RIYADH: The King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAAUH) at the Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU) has unveiled an initiative to develop and structure health care costs.
This move is one of strategic initiatives to prepare for the privatization of health services, according to Dr. Ahmed Abu Aba, the hospital’s executive director. “This project is a pre-emptive step for the development of new funding models for the development of health care cost structures in the Kingdom,” he said.
The hospital executive director added that the development of the cost structure is part of an in-depth look at the cost of health care to patients. Such health care, he added, includes staff doctors, nurses, medicines, operating rooms, and the general costs of operating the hospital for each patient. He added that this step will enable the hospital’s medical staff to focus on the most effective ways to reduce the disparities in health care and enhance the quality of medical services.
The 300-bed hospital, which was launched in partnership with a leading global health care provider, has an emergency department and specialized clinics that offer services in obstetrics and gynecology, internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, ophthalmology, and ear, nose and throat. It is distinguished by having three integrated centers in women’s and adolescent health and child growth and development.
As part of its mission, the hospital combines the provided services with education and scientific research, which will, in turn, lead to the best knowledge and care for patients and students using state-of-the art practices.
Saudi university hospital unveils plan to structure health care costs
Saudi university hospital unveils plan to structure health care costs
Digital Umrah guide enhances pilgrim experience
JEDDAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has released the “Umrah and Ziyarah Guide” in 16 languages to provide pilgrims with guidance and regulatory information in their native languages.
The initiative aims to raise awareness and help pilgrims perform their rituals with ease and peace of mind, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.
The guide serves as an interactive reference covering all stages of the Umrah and visitation journey — from pre-travel preparations and visa procedures to performing rituals, navigating the Two Holy Mosques, and completing departure formalities.
Organized chronologically, it allows pilgrims to quickly access stage-specific information and is enhanced with visuals and digital links to maps, instructional videos, and supporting services.
Topics include ihram, tawaf, and sa’i, etiquette within the Two Holy Mosques, and key services at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, along with organizational and behavioral guidelines to ensure smooth operations.
The ministry said the guide’s launch is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the pilgrim experience, strengthen procedural awareness, and support digital transformation, ultimately improving service quality and facilitating the journey. It is available at haj.gov.sa/Guides.
