Saudi Arabia and aerospace medicine in the era of the national vision of 2030

Authors

  • Bader H. Shirah King Abdullah International Medical Research Centre / King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
  • Yousef M. Al Talhi King Abdullah International Medical Research Centre / King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Keywords:

Aerospace Medicine, Saudi Space Commission, National Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

The interest of Saudi Arabia in space was clear with the recent establishment of the Saudi Space Commission (SSC) on December 27, 2018, and the appointment of his royal highness Prince Sultan bin Salman (the first Saudi astronaut) as the chairman of the board of directors. The recent inauguration of SSC is an opportunity for Saudi Arabia to be a major contributor in the field of aerospace medicine, which can be achieved through a variety of endeavours. There are several limitations for Saudi Arabia to contribute in the field of aerospace medicine such as the absence of previous experience in the field and the lack of trained individuals. This article is considered a call for action and serves as the initial step for the dawn of the field of aerospace medicine in Saudi Arabia. Aerospace medicine should be a priority in the SSC national strategy, which is currently under construction.

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Published

2019-12-25

How to Cite

Shirah, B. H., & Al Talhi, Y. M. (2019). Saudi Arabia and aerospace medicine in the era of the national vision of 2030. International Journal of Health Sciences, 14(1). Retrieved from https://pub.qu.edu.sa/index.php/journal/article/view/4538

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 1 (2020): Jan.-Feb.

Section

Editorial

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