The deal is expected to improve partnership between both institutions, especially in medical physics and to develop training and research strategies between both institutions.

KFSH-D Chief Executive Officer Dr Khalid M. Al Shaibani and KFUPM Rector and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Khalid Al-Sultan, signed the MoU.

“We are keen to establish a very effective partnership and joint collaboration between our hospital and the outstanding academic and research institutions as part of our commitment to provide a world-class medical services,” said Dr. Khalid A. Al Shaibani, CEO of KFSH-D.

“These partnerships aims to develop sustainable health policies that can improve the outcomes of the services we provide at KFSH-D,” added Dr. Al Shaibani.

KFSH-D has signed several MoUs in the past three years with a number of key health, academic and research institutions.