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Oman, Kuwait Fund sign agreement to finance new Samail Hospital project

The Government of the Sultanate of Oman has signed a financing agreement with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to support the construction of the new Samail Hospital in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate.

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Monday, November 10, 2025

MUSCAT – The agreement was signed on behalf by His Excellency Sultan bin Salem Al Habsi, Oman’s Minister of Finance, and by His Excellency Waleed Shamlan Al Bahar, Director General of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development.

The project aims to enhance healthcare services in the Wilayat of Samail and nearby areas by establishing a comprehensive medical facility that meets the growing healthcare needs of citizens and residents.

The new Samail Hospital will feature a capacity of 170 beds, expandable to 300 beds, with a building area of 65,804 square meters and a total site area of 250,000 square meters.

The initiative aligns with the government’s broader efforts to develop the national health sector, improve the quality of medical services, and strengthen healthcare infrastructure in line with the goals of Oman Vision 2040. It also aims to reduce pressure on referral hospitals, enhance medical staff training, and support the development of a world-class healthcare system across the Sultanate.

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