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100-bed superspecialty hospital to come up in Muscat by 2020

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By Vinod Nair — MUSCAT: Feb. 5 -The Idealmed Muscat Hospital, which was officially unveiled in here on Sunday, will come up in Ghubra overlooking the Sultan Qaboos Street. Construction of the hospital will start in late 2017, and is expected to be completed by 2020.


Spread over 10,000 sqm of land, the six-storey hospital will have 100 beds and 43 specialised medical clinics, centres of excellence in ophthalmology, orthopaedics, cardiovascular disease, and mother and child care.


The project was announced by Al Afia Healthcare Development and Investment Company, a joint venture between Oman Brunei Investment Company, Suhail Bahwan Group and Idealmed Group.


The hospital management hoped the project will address the needs of the people of Oman and will be a milestone in the development of private healthcare services.


Qais bin Abdullah al Kharousi, CEO, Oman Brunei Investment Company, said: “The new hospital will be a role model for the contribution of the private sector in the development of healthcare service in Oman. This project is the result of months of planning and development under coordinated cooperation between three reputed companies with extensive history and a track record for great achievements.


“The three partners, Oman Brunei Investment Company, Suhail Bahwan Group and Idealmed Group, have each developed large scale projects that were professionally executed”.


He added that having Idealmed Group as a partner in this project ensures the highest standards of quality and care.


Idealmed Group operates over 20 healthcare facilities around the world, and has developed the Idealmed Institute in close collaboration with the University of Coimbra, to provide ongoing training to its global facilities.


From the medical staff of Idealmed Muscat Hospital, a minimum of 10 Omani physicians and nurses will be sent per year to the Idealmed Hospital in Portugal for training.


Fathi al Balushi, Chief Investment Officer, Oman Brunei Company, said, “The architecture mixes traditional Islamic architecture and Omani heritage with modernity, offering open spaces and special entrances for clinics to ensure the maximum level of privacy for all our patients.


“Colours have been designed and chosen carefully by and expert team of designers in Portugal to ensure the ideal environment for healing.”


Amal Bahwan, Deputy Chairman, Suhail Bahwan Group, said, “This joint venture is a role model for the contribution of the private sector to the development of the economy in Oman. The private sector is required to drive economic diversification and generate more job opportunities for Omani youth.”


Jose Alexandre da Cunha, Chairman, Idealmed Group, said: “We are happy to have this cooperation with our partner in Oman based on our shared vision and understanding of the importance of providing high quality projects.”


Dr Dania Alsammarae, CEO, Idealmed Muscat Hospital, said: “The Idealmed Muscat Hospital will offer a warm and nurturing environment with access to local expertise as well as world-renowned physicians and programmes. I see this institution not only becoming Oman’s first choice for healthcare, but also a preferred employer in Oman, as well as a centre of excellence that people will travel to, from around the Middle East.


“We understand that taking care of your health is a privilege and I am so honoured to be part of the team dedicated to bringing you and your families’ care you can trust and I welcome you to the Idealmed Muscat Hospital.”


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