An official delegation from Siemens Healthineers Middle East, headquartered in Dubai, UAE, and its agent in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Wael Pharmacy, visited the University Medical Centre (UMC) in King Abdullah Medical City to follow up on the progress of construction work for the development of the Diagnostic Radiology Department, to ensure compliance with construction standards within schedule. They were received by the CEO of UMC Dr Salman Hamad Al Zayani, and the Head of the Diagnostic Radiology Department, Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist, Dr Mai Ebrahim Mattar.

This cooperation between UMC and Siemens Healthineers, the leading company in the field of medical technology, and Wael Pharmacy aims will oversee the import of the first AI driven MRI and CT scan device to the Middle East, which supports the development of the Diagnostic Radiology Department’s services. This bolsters the diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities of UMC by employing the latest smart medical technologies to serve patients and visitors from the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Gulf States, in line with the strategic academic and health goals of Arabian Gulf University (AGU). 

Dr Salman Hamad Al Zayani stressed the keenness of UMC to develop its medical services by importing the latest diagnostic and therapeutic devices and attracting specialised medical personnel, which will optimise diagnosis and treatment for patients. The next phase will constitute an exceptional shift by updating various departments and specialties, according to the latest international specifications.

For her part, Ms Merih Erkovan, Head of Sales at Siemens Healthineers Middle East, stated, “We are proud to cooperate with UMC, affiliate of AGU, an academic hospital that upholds the highest medical standards.”

She added, "We always strive to provide the latest devices that give accurate diagnosis for treating patients, ensuring easy usage for medical staff, taking into account the highest standards of patient safety. Our priority is to provide the centre with the latest MRI device that provides doctors with detailed results and high-resolution images via artificial intelligence technologies.”

During the signing, she indicated, "Siemens Healthineers continues to implement a strategy to supply the Gulf market with the latest technology, enabling healthcare experts to provide high-quality care for patients. We strive to overcome the most serious ailments through pioneering achievements in the field of healthcare, besides deepening the benefit of digital transformation and automation on a large scale to create a value chain for smart imaging technologies.”