Qassim Governor Witnesses SAR 2.7 Million Agreement to Expand Women's Emergency Department at Al-Rass General Hospital

14 Jun 2026

His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Qassim Region, witnessed today the signing of an agreement to implement the Women’s Emergency Department Expansion Project at Al-Rass General Hospital, valued at SAR 2.7 million. The agreement was signed between Qassim Health Cluster and the Friends of Patients Association in Al-Rass Governorate, during a meeting at the Emirate headquarters attended by Al-Rass Governor Saud Al-Assaf, Chief Executive Officer of Qassim Health Cluster Dr. Mousa Al-Harbi, and Chairman of Al-Rass Chamber of Commerce Faiz Al-Harbi.

His Royal Highness emphasized that the agreement represents an exemplary model of integration between the healthcare sector, the non-profit sector, and community institutions. He noted that community partnerships have become a key pillar in supporting healthcare projects and enhancing the quality of services provided to beneficiaries.

HRH further stated that the region continues to witness impactful initiatives that contribute to the development and expansion of healthcare services and facilities, in line with the needs of citizens and residents and in support of improving quality of life in accordance with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

He added that the contributions of the non-profit sector, business leaders, and philanthropists to the implementation of such healthcare projects reflect a strong sense of social responsibility and demonstrate the integration of efforts aimed at serving people—an approach that is highly valued and actively supported.

His Royal Highness also commended the efforts of the Friends of Patients Association in Al-Rass and its supporters, as well as the role of the Al-Rass Chamber of Commerce in backing the project. He noted that such initiatives contribute to enhancing the efficiency of healthcare facilities and providing a comprehensive treatment environment for beneficiaries.

For his part, Dr. Mousa bin Mohammed Al-Harbi, Chief Executive Officer of Qassim Health Cluster, expressed his appreciation to the Governor of Qassim Region for his continuous support and patronage of healthcare and development initiatives. He explained that the project aims to expand the Women’s Emergency Department at Al-Rass General Hospital, increase its capacity, and improve the service delivery environment, thereby enhancing response times and the quality of healthcare services provided to female beneficiaries, while keeping pace with the growing demand for healthcare services in the governorate.