Her Royal Highness Princess Adila bint Abdullah Al Saud is a Saudi royal, national health advocate, and leading voice for compassionate, equity-driven care for children and families affected by cancer. She serves as President of the Sanad Children’s Cancer Support Society and Chair of the National Home Health Care Foundation, two organizations she helped shape to address the medical, social, and financial burdens faced by vulnerable patients across Saudi Arabia. Princess Adila’s work in health advocacy began in the late 1990s, grounded in the belief that healing extends beyond clinical treatment to dignity, compassion, and family support.
Under her leadership, Sanad has become one of the Kingdom’s most impactful pediatric cancer support organizations, guided by a clear principle: no child left behind, regardless of nationality or socioeconomic status. She remains personally engaged, regularly visiting hospitals, meeting families, and advocating for children who face barriers to care, including refugees and those without formal access to healthcare systems.
Beyond cancer care, Princess Adila has been a longstanding advocate for women’s empowerment and economic independence, supporting initiatives that expanded employment opportunities for women, particularly those from low-income backgrounds. Her work has demonstrated that inclusive policies can deliver both social and economic benefit, reshaping perceptions of women’s roles in the workplace. Her leadership reflects a deep commitment to social justice, human dignity, and the belief that true leadership is measured by the lives improved, not the titles held.
The 100 Most Influential People in Oncology in 2025 recognizes the changemakers in cancer care who have helped shape current practice in oncology and continue to drive innovation and research towards better outcomes, advocacy, philanthropy, leadership and education. For the many deserving individuals not mentioned in this list, we will continue to acknowledge, honor and elevate your voices in our daily publications from across the world.
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