KPMG names SDM as 2026 Global Tech Innovator winner in Saudi Arabia
KPMG has named SDM as the winner of its 2026 Global Tech Innovator competition in Saudi Arabia. The health-tech company will represent the Kingdom at the global final in Lisbon in November.
Following a competitive final that brought together some of Saudi Arabia’s most promising technology companies, SDM was selected by the judging panel based on the strength of its innovation, market potential, customer adoption and traction, long-term growth potential, and the quality of its pitch.
SDM is a health-tech company developing AI-driven diagnostic and digital health solutions, including retinal imaging technologies designed to support the detection of chronic and systemic diseases.
Commenting on the recognition, Samer Abdallah, Partner and Board Member at KPMG in the Middle East, and chair of the judging panel, said: “SDM stood out for combining a strong technology proposition with a clear real-world application and the potential to scale. We are pleased to see the company represent Saudi Arabia on the global stage and look forward to seeing the next phase of its journey.”
Naif AlObaidallah, CEO of SDM commented: “This is a proud moment for SDM and our team. What we have built was born in Saudi Arabia, developed by Saudi talent, and designed for the healthcare needs of our people and seeing it recognized nationally, and now taken to a global stage, reflects how far our deep tech sector has come.”
Speaking about the firm’s forthcoming trip to Portugal, he said: “We are honored to represent Saudi Arabia at Web Summit in Lisbon, and we go with a clear message: we are not only embracing deep tech here we are building it, and we are ready to take it to the world.”
Global Tech Innovator
KPMG’s Global Tech Innovator competition provides technology entrepreneurs with access to KPMG advisers and industry networks, international exposure, and opportunities to connect with investors and technology leaders. The competition is held in 20+ countries around the world, with the winners of all local editions invited to compete in the global final.
The Saudi edition was held for the sixth time this year. The other 2026 finalists were Authena, Carevision, Eyego, LinusBio, Nommas, Plantafarm, Terraxy, Think AI, and WhiteHelmet, representing technologies spanning healthcare, AI, space, agriculture, industrial applications, food supply chains and construction.
“The quality of this year’s finalists reflects the depth and diversity of technology innovation emerging from Saudi Arabia,” noted Abdallah.
