Air Ambulance Service Provides Rapid Emergency Response Across Saudi Arabia

Air Ambulance Service Provides Rapid Emergency Response across Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, July (پاکستان پوائنٹ نیوز ‎‎‎ 20 يوليو 2026ء) According to SRCA's 2025 annual report, the service operates 12 bases across the Kingdom and maintains two fixed-wing aircraft for long-distance transport and 13 twin-engine helicopters, with 170 reserved flight hours, serving more than 27 million people. Riyadh Region recorded the highest coverage rate at 91.42%, followed by Makkah Region at 23%, Eastern Region at 9%, Madinah Region at 6%, Qassim and Jazan regions at 4% each, and Hail Region at 2%. A total of 1,526 patients were transported by helicopter during 2025.

SRCA continues to enhance its emergency readiness through periodic drills, national exercises, and continuous training.