SAUDI ARABIA – The Almana Group of Hospitals has expanded its regional footprint in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by establishing a new hospital in Dammam.

Covering an area of over 75,000 square meters in the capital of the Eastern Province, the new Aziziah Dammam Hospital is the eighth healthcare facility owned by the Almana Group of Hospitals.

The new hospital will complement the group’s existing network of three medical centers, and 30 clinics spread across four cities – Khobar, Dammam, Jubail, and Ahsa.

This strategic expansion is set to bolster the Almana Group’s medical capacity to serve its in-region clients while providing continuous support to significant healthcare projects in Saudi Arabia.

What’s more, the Almana Group has launched an expansion plan that will see the new Aziziah Dammam Hospital increase its bed capacity and clinic facilities to redefine healthcare delivery.

The project’s completion by the end of 2024 will see the addition of 52 clinics and 185 beds, reflecting Almana’s steadfast dedication to enhancing healthcare services,” the group said in a press release.

The new facility is designed to offer top-notch medical care to a substantial number of patients each year and meet the evolving needs of patients, families, and communities.

The opening of the Aziziah Dammam Hospital marks a significant step forward in the provision of quality healthcare services to the population of Saudi Arabia.

In line with Vision 2030, the new hospital will ensure patients have access to a global network of physicians and specialists to provide the highest quality care and a world-class patient experience built around the best practices at the Almana Group.

Equipped with state-of-the-art digital operating rooms, the new hospital will further add to patient convenience by providing easy access for patients, visitors, and ambulances,” stated the Almana Group.

The new hospital has a fully-fledged emergency unit to provide holistic, integrated, and specialized care, and ultimately achieve the best possible patient outcomes.

Aziziah Dammam Hospital will house a fully automated robotic pharmacy to improve efficiency in dispensing of medications, minimizing human errors, and reducing wait times.

Alongside Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, OB-GYN, Orthopedics, Cardiology, Urology, and Pre – Anesthesia, a new laboratory and Pathology Department will provide a comprehensive and wide variety of tests and services to ensure that patients are given the utmost care.

To deliver the highest standard of care, over 960 healthcare workers will be employed to join the Almana workforce in the first phase of the hospital construction project.

The combined workforce will be dedicated to providing specialized treatments meeting the highest standards of care, according to the Almana Group.

The hospital’s qualified staff will be available 24/7 to assist physicians in diagnosing, establishing a prognosis, and detecting disease through screening, managing, and monitoring patients.

In his address, Mr. Mana Almana, Chief Executive Officer of Almana Group of Hospitals, stated: “Aziziah Dammam Hospital marks a new chapter for Almana Group of Hospitals’ commitment and legacy to provide specialized, integrated, and comprehensive care.”

Mr. Almana emphasized that the hospital chain aims to provide comprehensive, compassionate care for thousands more patients each year.

He underscored that the official launch of the Aziziah Dammam Hospital is a testament to the group’s unwavering ambition to provide innovative health solutions and services to all its patients wherever they are and whenever they need them.

Moreover, patients can book their medical appointments online via the Almana Hospital application from the Apple Store and Google Play Store, the group’s website, or by phone.

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