Oman’s Royal Hospital secures robotic surgery system in a US$3.8M healthcare investment

OMAN—Oman’s Ministry of Health has partnered with the Al Yusr Charity Foundation to finance an advanced robotic surgery system for the Royal Hospital, advancing the country’s technology-driven healthcare services.

The project, valued at RO1,500,000 (US$3.8 million), was formalised at the ministry’s headquarters in Al Khuwair as part of broader efforts to strengthen specialised surgical care across the country.

H.E. Suleiman bin Nasser bin Khamis Al Hajji, Undersecretary for Administrative and Financial Affairs, signed the agreement on behalf of the Ministry of Health, while Omar bin Mohammed Al-Farsi represented the Al Yusr Charity Foundation.

The investment comes as Oman accelerates the modernization of its healthcare infrastructure through public-private collaboration and increased adoption of advanced medical technologies.

In recent months, the Ministry of Health has expanded digital and surgical innovation initiatives, including the introduction of new imaging systems across referral hospitals and strengthened international health partnerships.

Strengthening robotic surgery capacity

Dr. Amer bin Khamis Al-Araimi, Director General of the Royal Hospital, described the agreement as a strategic milestone that will further enhance specialized surgical services at one of Oman’s leading tertiary care institutions.

He said the robotic system will improve surgical precision, reduce complications, and accelerate patient recovery while supporting the hospital’s efforts to align with international standards in minimally invasive and precision surgery.

The technology will also expand opportunities for Omani medical professionals to gain advanced training in robotic-assisted procedures, strengthening national surgical expertise.

According to the Ministry of Health, the new system will support more than six specialized clinics within the Royal Hospital, improving operational efficiency and enabling more patients to access complex procedures locally.

This development is expected to reduce the need for some patients to seek highly specialized surgical treatment abroad.

Building on recent surgical innovation

The agreement builds on the Royal Hospital’s recent progress in robotic medicine

In November 2025, the hospital performed Oman’s first robotic-assisted surgery, followed days later by the country’s first successful remote robotic surgery conducted in collaboration with Kuwait’s Sabah Al-Ahmad Urology Center.

These milestones positioned Oman among regional leaders in smart surgery.

Royal Hospital has continued to scale its advanced surgical capabilities.

Official figures show the facility carried out more than 14,400 surgeries in 2025 while serving as a national referral center for highly specialized care.

The latest partnership also reflects growing momentum in Oman’s robotic surgery landscape.

Earlier this year, private-sector provider Aster Royal Al Raffah introduced robotic-assisted surgery services, signalling wider adoption of the technology across the Sultanate’s healthcare system.

For Al Yusr Charity Foundation, the project forms part of its broader healthcare-focused social responsibility agenda aimed at supporting initiatives that improve patient outcomes and strengthen Oman’s medical service delivery.