H.E. Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah on The Kingdom's Untold Humanitarian Story | 185

Dr. Abdullah is an Advisor to the Royal Court and the Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) as well as the pioneering surgeon who has led the separation of more than 70 conjoined twins since 1991. We explore his remarkable journey from his early days as a surgeon and the stories behind some of his most complex operations, to his conversations with the late King Abdullah during his final days. We wrap up with his decade-long role at the helm of Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian arm, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, exploring its global mission and the impact it has had in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.

0:00 Intro

3:10 How Medicine Shaped His Life

6:35 Saudi Arabia’s Conjoined Twins Program

10:28 The Most Difficult Operation of His Career

15:07 Enduring 23-Hour Surgeries

16:33 How Technology Changed Modern Surgery

18:01 Medicine as a Humanitarian Mission

19:17 From Treating Children to Helping Millions

27:32 The Global Impact of KS Relief

30:32 Saudi Humanitarian Work

35:09 A Personal Story About King Abdullah

42:32 Leadership, Vision 2030, and Saudi Arabia’s Global Role

47:36 Motivation, Pressure, and a Life of Service

56:03 Closing