The Arabian Gulf University signed a package of contracts for the implementation of a number of strategic projects, including contracts to complete the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Medical City project, as well as other contracts to develop the university’s facilities and its academic, research, and service infrastructure. The signing ceremony was attended by a number of Their Excellencies the Ministers, the CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development, and a number of senior officials.

As part of the completion of the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Medical City project—which is being implemented with a generous grant from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the supervision and oversight of the Saudi Fund for Development—the university signed an agreement with Kanoo Information Technology to equip the medical city with an integrated technology system encompassing information technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, healthcare systems, institutional systems, and digital integration solutions, thereby ensuring the technical readiness of the medical city and supporting the operation of its facilities and systems in accordance with the latest international standards.

The university signed an agreement with Al-Salam Projects Company for the supply, installation, and furniture, interior solutions, and non-medical equipment for the campus, thereby contributing to the completion of its various facilities and preparing them for operation, while providing modern and safe work environments that support the delivery of advanced healthcare services in accordance with global best practices.

Regarding the development of the university’s facilities and infrastructure, the signing ceremony included the conclusion of several contracts related to the development of the campus, student housing, and educational, research, and service facilities. The university signed a contract with Naz Al-Khaleej Company to implement an integrated project to develop the water network in the student housing complex in Al-Zalaq, which includes the construction of two water tanks with a capacity of 4,000 cubic meters each, and the implementation of development works covering an area of 20,000 square meters, including the replacement and modernization of all pipelines and related infrastructure, with the aim of improving water quality and ensuring the sustainability of services provided to all residents of the university housing.

The university also signed a contract to install a state-of-the-art system of electronic gates and access control systems at the entrances to the student dormitories, which will help enhance safety and security and improve the efficiency of traffic management within the dormitories. The project includes the construction of new buildings, the installation of advanced electronic gate systems, and the provision of air-conditioned waiting areas for buses designated for students.

As part of the development of campus life facilities, the university signed a contract with Mohamed Jalal Contracting Company to implement an integrated project to develop the sports and recreational facilities at the Arabian Gulf University Club in Al-Zalaq. The project includes a comprehensive renovation of the club’s facilities, the construction of a soccer field, a volleyball court, a basketball court, and a padel court, in addition to upgrading the existing squash courts, completely modernizing the infrastructure, and transforming the club’s facilities into a full-service café that serves the university community and provides them with a modern social and recreational environment.

As part of its efforts to strengthen the medical education system, the university is moving forward with a project to expand the Medical Skills and Simulation Center by establishing 24 medical simulation rooms equipped with the latest educational and training simulation technologies across an area of 900 square meters, bringing the total number of simulation rooms at the center to 44, thereby enhancing the quality of clinical training and elevating the outcomes of medical education in line with the latest international standards. The project has been awarded to Kontra as part of the university’s plan to develop its educational infrastructure.

In addition, the signed projects include the implementation of a comprehensive program to modernize research laboratories on the main campus, where MAR Global will renovate and equip them with high-quality laboratory furniture meeting the highest standards, including the installation of new flooring, upgrading the infrastructure, and providing specialized laboratory equipment that supports research activities and enhances the laboratories’ efficiency and readiness to accommodate advanced research projects.

In terms of supporting scientific research, the projects include the complete relocation and renovation of the animal research facility in accordance with the latest international standards for the design and operation of animal research facilities, through the construction of a new facility equipped with support services and an advanced functional design that ensures efficient workflow, while providing a self-contained infrastructure that prevents any cross-contamination between research experiments, as well as a safe and humane environment for the care and housing of research animals. Al-Yousif Building Materials Company is responsible for implementing the project.

These projects are part of the Arabian Gulf University’s vision to continue developing its infrastructure and enhancing the readiness of its academic, research, and service facilities, thereby supporting excellence in education, scientific research, and innovation, enhance the quality of university life, and strengthen the university’s position as a leading academic and research institution within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).