A transformative leader in medicine, Dr. Selwa Al-Hazzaa has spent four decades shaping the field of ophthalmology and breaking barriers for women in Saudi Arabia. She became the first Saudi woman to head a medical department at a leading hospital when she was appointed Head of Ophthalmology at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in 1997, a position she held for 25 years.

As Founder and CEO of Smart Diagnostic Medicine (SDM), she is pioneering the integration of artificial intelligence in eye care, driving innovation in diagnostic accuracy and early disease detection. Her humanitarian work includes providing over 25,000 free eye screenings for underserved communities.

A national icon and global medical leader, Dr. Al-Hazzaa continues to inspire the next generation of doctors, researchers, and policymakers.