King Faisal Specialist Hospital Foundation, Al Jomaih Foundation to build Riyadh stroke unit

The King Faisal Specialist Hospital Foundation and the Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Jomaih Foundation have signed an agreement to establish and equip a stroke unit at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Riyadh. The project will cost more than SAR 12 million, treat up to 1,200 patients a year and expand access to faster stroke care, training and research in Saudi Arabia.

Why it matters: - The new stroke unit is designed to speed treatment in the critical hours after a stroke, when every minute can affect recovery and long-term disability. - The unit will add specialized capacity at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Riyadh, one of Saudi Arabia’s key centers for advanced care. - The project also links patient care with training and clinical research in stroke medicine and neuroscience.

What happened: - The King Faisal Specialist Hospital Foundation and the Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Jomaih Foundation signed a partnership agreement to establish and equip a stroke unit at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Riyadh. - H.E. Dr. Majid bin Ibrahim Alfayyadh, CEO of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, signed for the King Faisal Specialist Hospital Foundation. - Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed Al Jomaih, a member of the Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Jomaih Foundation’s Board of Trustees, signed for the foundation. - The unit will cover 870 square meters. - The unit will have the capacity to treat up to 1,200 patients a year. - The total investment is more than SAR 12 million. - The facility will be named the Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Jomaih Stroke Unit in honor of the late Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Jomaih.

The details: - Work on the unit is now under way. - Once operational, the unit is expected to treat more than 6,000 patients in its first five years. - The unit is expected to improve recovery and reduce the risk of permanent disability by enabling faster treatment after a stroke. - The unit will support training for Saudi healthcare professionals. - The unit will also support clinical research in stroke medicine and neuroscience. - The project is intended to advance neurocritical care in the Kingdom. - Dr. Alfayyadh said the unit will strengthen care for critically ill neurological patients and help make specialized care available to more patients. - Sheikh Mansour Al Jomaih said the foundation chose the project because of its direct impact on patients and families and because it honors his father’s legacy of giving.

Between the lines: - The partnership shows how charitable funding is being directed toward specialized healthcare infrastructure rather than general philanthropy. - Naming the unit after Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Jomaih ties the donation to a long-term public benefit and a family legacy. - The project also reinforces King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre’s role as an independent, nonprofit institution focused on specialized care, research and innovation.

What's next: - Construction and تجهيز of the stroke unit will continue under the new agreement. - The facility will open once work is complete and start treating patients at full capacity. - The hospital expects the unit to become a hub for stroke care, professional training and neuroscience research in Riyadh. - The project is positioned to expand access to advanced stroke treatment across Saudi Arabia.