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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
Amana Healthcare, part of the M42 group, in partnership with Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), has held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction on Amana Healthcare Bahrain’s first specialised long-term care and rehabilitation facility in Al Jasra.
The development marks Amana Healthcare’s entry into Bahrain and reflects its commitment to delivering world-class health solutions and specialised care for the health and wellbeing of people in the Kingdom.
Members of Amana Healthcare – Bahrain’s Board of Directors attended the ceremony, including Dr Mohamed AlSaati, Acting CEO of M42 Bahrain and CEO of Amana Healthcare Bahrain and Khalid Hussain Taqi, Managing Director - Local Impact Investments at Mumtalakat.
AlSaati commented, "This highly specialised new facility will address a critical need in Bahrain, particularly long-term complex medical needs, and post-acute rehabilitation. We are proud to be partnering with Mumtalakat to address crucial gaps in the healthcare landscape, support the vision of the country, and create jobs for Bahrainis. The groundbreaking will mark the first step in this journey, with momentum maintained through a Recruitment Day on October 12, 2024 in Manama to engage and recruit the Kingdom’s most skilled local professionals. We’re looking forward to seeing Amana Healthcare take shape in Bahrain ready to positively impact people in the Kingdom."
Taqi said, "Mumtalakat is committed to investing in key sectors of Bahrain’s economy to benefit and enrich the lives of its people. The launch of Amana Healthcare will allow us to leverage M42’s expertise in delivering world-class care, ensuring that technology and innovation are at the forefront of one of the most vital sectors – healthcare. The groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of the project, which will ensure the efficient use of resources and further elevate the accessibility and quality of healthcare provided to all citizens and residents. Furthermore, this aligns with our mandate to create sustainable, long-term partnerships that deliver valuable services, while creating highly skilled job opportunities."
Scheduled to commence operations in 2025, the new facility will be the first international premium provider of specialised long-term care and post-acute rehabilitation services in Bahrain – an innovative approach set to advance healthcare in the region and beyond.
The 15,000-square-metre, 100-bed facility will feature two large gyms, a hydrotherapy pool, two majlises, and gardens.
The facility aims to offer world-class, tech-enabled services across its three wings.
