UAE: How a heart from a brain-dead child in Abu Dhabi saved the life of 7-year-old Saudi boy

A critically ill seven-year-old Saudi boy received a lifesaving heart transplant at KFSHRC in Riyadh, with the donor heart airlifted from Abu Dhabi. The complex, time-sensitive operation involved seamless cross-border coordination between Saudi and UAE medical authorities. The procedure highlights KFSHRCs global leadership in cardiac care and the success of Gulf-wide healthcare collaboration.