KSA Health Ministry signs a contract for the first stage of King Faisal Medical City

At a total cost of SR4billion

Riyadh: Sunday, February 12, 2012: Saudi Arabian Health Minister Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah has, on Saturday February 11, signed a contract to kick-start the construction of the first stage of King Faisal Medical City, assigned to serve the southern province, at a total cost of over SR4 billion.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister Dr Al-Rabeeah expressed his sincere thanks and gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to his highness Crown Prince Naif, Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior, for their continuous support to the kingdom's healthcare sector.

The minister also said the royal gesture clearly demonstrates the vision of the king, who is keen on providing the highest level of healthcare to all Saudi citizens across the kingdom.

The contract for the construction of the first stage of the King Faisal Medical City with a capacity of 500 beds was assigned to Al Fouzan Trading and General Construction Company. The contract period is for three years.

Following the signing ceremony, Dr. Al-Rabeeah said the assigned projects are an integral part of a nation-wide initiative to build medical cities and healthcare projects in a variety of the kingdom's regions and provinces. "We were honored to sign these critical contracts today as they are a clear demonstration of the directives from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to further improve our national healthcare system".

According to the minister, the new medical cities and specialized hospitals will enjoy full financial and administrative independence. The ministry, therefore, is keen to provide the suitable administrative environment to organize work and optimize the resource under the leadership of a unified board, chaired by the Minister of Health himself.

The board, which also includes representatives of other concerned ministries, is the governing body of the new projects to guarantee full compliance with the royal vision. Many achievements have been reached in this regard under the umbrella of The National Project for the Comprehensive, Integrated Healthcare.

Minister Dr. Al-Rabeeah concluded his statement by praying to the Almighty Allah to preserve the country and its leadership and people, and to grant the nation continued peace and stability. The minister also prayed that the efforts behind these projects be honestly done of a divine purpose.

The King Faisal Medical City will be built on an area of 262,836 square meters. It comprises a specialized hospital, eye hospital, and cardiac and neuroscience hospitals. The project was designed by HDR Middle East a pioneering scientific company with extensive expertise in this regard.

The clinical capacity of the KFMC totals 1,350 beds. It will also have 200 housing units and 200 independent apartments for the staff.

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