out in close coordination with the Saudi Centre for Organ Transplantation and the UAE’s National Programme for Donation and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissue (Hayat). Precision and Speed The life-saving procedure required seamless cross-border cooperation. The donor’s heart was extracted in Abu Dhabi, transported to Riyadh via private aircraft, and transplanted into the boy—all within the strict five-hour medical window required for success. No Other Options The child had been battling advanced heart failure due to a complex congenital defect. Despite medications, respiratory support, and pacemaker implantation, his condition showed no improvement, leaving transplantation as the only option. “Every minute counts in such operations,” medical experts said, noting that delays in organ transport can critically affect the outcome. Regional Humanitarian Cooperation This case reflects the growing collaboration between Saudi Arabia and the UAE in organ donation and transplantation. It also underscores the humanitarian role of donor families whose decisions give critically ill patients a chance at life. The KFSHRC Heart Centre is recognized globally for its pioneering cardiac achievements, including the world’s first fully robotic heart transplant and robotic artificial heart pump implantation without chest incision.