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Makkah, February 25, 2026, SPA — Adhering to medically recommended dietary guidelines plays a critical role in maintaining patient safety during fasting. Health experts advise against beginning Iftar with heavy or high-sugar foods. Instead, it is preferable to start with a light option, such as dates and milk, then pray Maghrib, before gradually consuming the main meal. Emphasis should be placed on complex carbohydrates that are absorbed slowly and help maintain stable blood glucose levels, while sweetened juices and sugary beverages should be avoided. Dr. Sanaa Barnawi, a family medicine consultant at the Makkah Virtual Health Center, ex

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has received the Gold Award in the Best Patient Experience category at the Saudi Customer Experience Awards 2026, held in partnership with Awards International. The award recognizes KFSHRC’s leadership in patient experience management and the institution-wide practices it has put in place to deliver measurable improvements. This includes enhancing the care journey and strengthening communication with patients and their families throughout treatment. The recognition followed an independent, multi-stage assessment across KFSHRC’s campuses in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Madinah.

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh – December 03 : King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has received two Gold Awards in patient experience and customer service at the 2025 International Customer Experience Awards organized by Awards International. The hospital was honored for Best Use of Customer Insight and Feedback for a Strategic Approach and Best Customer Service for organizations with more than 5000 employees. These awards highlight the hospital’s continued progress in enhancing the patient experience. Over the past year, KFSHRC has implemented a comprehensive strategy to improve service quality and strengthen digital se