# Saudi Arabia medical training expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/saudi-arabia-medical-training-expansion
> Updated: 2026-08-31T08:52:59.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Health Holding Company announced the availability of 5,139 medical training seats for the 2026 Saudi Board programs. This figure represents approximately 56% of the 9,245 accredited seats available nationwide and marks a growth of over 20% in training seats provided by the company’s twenty health clusters.

In collaboration with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, the company is streamlining administrative processes for trainees by directly managing sponsorship and secondment letters. Additionally, the number of secondments and scholarships for health practitioners within the clusters has increased by more than 30% compared to the previous year. Training programs are scheduled to begin on October 1 to support healthcare sector transformation goals under Saudi Vision 2030.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Mawhiba Gifted Classrooms enroll 11,000 students in Saudi Arabia

Over 11,000 students have joined the Mawhiba Gifted Classrooms program in Saudi Arabia for the 2026/2027 school year, with 5,200 more enrolled in advanced science and mathematics tracks.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mawhiba-gifted-classrooms-enroll-11000-students-in-saudi-arabia

### 2026-08-21: Health Holding Company announces 5,139 medical training seats for 2026

Saudi Arabia's Health Holding Company has increased medical training seats by over 20%, providing 5,139 positions for the 2026 Saudi Board programs and streamlining administrative sponsorship processes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/health-holding-company-announces-5139-medical-training-seats-for-2026

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