Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: AKDITAL, Morocco’s largest private healthcare group, secured the necessary approvals from the Saudi Ministry of Health and relevant authorities for AKDITAL Olaya Hospital in Riyadh to commence operations in the Kingdom.

This step represents a milestone in AKDITAL’s transition into active operations in the Saudi healthcare market, the group announced in a press release today.

AKDITAL Olaya Hospital has completed the licensing and operational requirements applicable to private healthcare facilities in Saudi Arabia to deliver premium healthcare services to patients in Riyadh.

The opening of the Riyadh hospital is part of the first phase of a wider expansion program, through which AKDITAL plans to invest up to SAR 5.3 billion in Saudi Arabia by 2030.

The program aims to establish and operate a network of hospitals across the Kingdom, with Riyadh serving as the Group’s initial operational base ahead of planned hospitals in other major Saudi cities.

Rochdi Talib, chairman and chief executive officer of AKDITAL Group, said: “Saudi Arabia represents an important market within AKDITAL’s international expansion strategy. The Kingdom’s healthcare sector is undergoing significant growth and transformation, supported by increasing investment and the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. We see substantial long-term potential for private healthcare and an opportunity to contribute the expertise we have developed in managing and operating healthcare facilities, while adapting that experience to the specific needs of patients in Saudi Arabia.”

He noted that the group aspires to establish a sustainable presence in Saudi Arabia, starting in Riyadh and expanding through planned projects in Makkah, Jeddah and Madinah.

AKDITAL Olaya Hospital includes more than 50 specialized healthcare units, 11 operating and medical procedure rooms, more than 30 intensive care beds, and an emergency department with a capacity of 18 beds.