{"id":54909,"date":"2026-06-16T13:53:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T13:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=54909"},"modified":"2026-06-17T01:10:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T01:10:10","slug":"garmin-smartwatches-in-uae-and-saudi-arabia-can-now-check-your-heart-rhythm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/garmin-smartwatches-in-uae-and-saudi-arabia-can-now-check-your-heart-rhythm\/","title":{"rendered":"Garmin Smartwatches in UAE and Saudi Arabia Can Now Check Your Heart Rhythm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Good news for runners in the Gulf who use Garmin to track workouts and health metrics. The <strong>ECG App is now available in the UAE and Saudi Arabia<\/strong> on compatible Garmin smartwatches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app can record a 30-second ECG and check for signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common type of irregular heartbeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before using the feature, make sure your smartwatch software and Garmin Connect app are updated to the latest version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shutterstock_2595594527.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shutterstock_2595594527.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shutterstock_2595594527-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shutterstock_2595594527-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>ECG App is available on compatible Garmin smartwatches<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>f\u0113nix 8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Venu 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forerunner 970<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Moving This Summer in the UAE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for more ways to stay active, check out <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/all-details-on-dubai-mallathon-citys-brand-new-running-event\/\">Dubai Mallathon 2026<\/a><\/strong> or spend a day at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/dubai-sports-world-dates-details\/\">Dubai Sports World 2026<\/a><\/strong>. If you&#8217;re in the capital, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/abu-dhabi-summer-sports\/\">Abu Dhabi Summer Sports<\/a><\/strong> is the perfect spot for indoor courts, pickleball, VR games, and plenty of activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good news for runners in the Gulf who use Garmin to track workouts and health metrics. The ECG App is now available in the UAE and Saudi Arabia on compatible Garmin smartwatches. The app can record a 30-second ECG and check for signs of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common type of irregular heartbeat. 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