Elegancia Healthcare, a subsidiary of Power International Holding (PIH) and Elegancia Group, has signed an agreement with Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles, the prestigious international healthcare provider, for a 250-bed, world-class general hospital.

The luxurious 250-bed facility, named The View Hospital, will span approximately 95,000 sqm, situated amongst the spectacular backdrop of Al Qutaifiya; offering a picturesque sea view, overlooking Katara and the skyline of Doha.

The hospital will host nearly 23,000 inpatients and more than 300,000 outpatients, in the hospital’s elegantly furnished facilities, uncompromising quality in patient care and accommodation.

The View Hospital will welcome visits from doctors of Cedars-Sinai and will bring world-class healthcare services to Qatar. It will feature six elegant presidential suites, nine ambassador suites, 50 VIP suites, and state-of-the-art operating rooms, day care, critical beds and labs.

The View Hospital is scheduled to open in August 2022, with a key mission to set new standards for quality and innovation in patient care, creating a unique experience with highly qualified staff, technological advancement and compassionate care.

Founded in Los Angeles in 1902, Cedars-Sinai now cares for more than one million people each year in over 40 locations worldwide. By partnering with Cedars-Sinai, Elegancia Healthcare’s inaugural general hospital will provide patients with world-class healthcare, supported by leading-edge technology and state-of-the-art facilities.

From top right to left: Dr. Alaa Al-Khayyat, Mrs. Greta Holtz, Mr. Moutaz Al-Khayyat, Mr. Saleh Al-Sharqi, Mr. Ramez Al-Khayyat, Mr. Mohamed Al-Khayyat, Mrs. Veronica Kavanagh, Dr. Bassam Sayad, Dr. Heitham Hassoun, and Mr. Steve Thomson

The signing ceremony was held at the View Hospital’s construction site in Al Qutaifiya, in the vicinity of Lusail, Katara and The Pearl, Qatar. The attendance included Madame Ambassador Greta Holtz CDA American¬¬ Embassy, PIH’s Chairman, Mr. Moutaz Al-Khayyat, Group CEO Mr. Ramez Al-Khayyat, in the presence of Cedars-Sinai executives, President and CEO, Mr. Thomas Priselac, Executive VP and Chief Strategy Officer, Mr. Richard Jacobs, Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Eduard Prunchunas, VP and Medical Director, Dr. Heitham Hassoun and Senior Global Consultant, Mr. Steve Thompson.

Mr. Moutaz Al-Khayyat said: “This new partnership takes our company to the next level and will enable us to provide the highest quality healthcare for years to come. We will strive to lead in this vital sector through our exclusive partnership with Cedars-Sinai, and together we look forward to adding value to our community for generations.”

Dr. Bassam Sayad on behalf of Elegancia Healthcare

Dr. Bassam Sayad, CEO of Elegancia Healthcare added: “We are committed to supporting the government of Qatar’s overarching goal of further enhancing and diversifying the nation’s private healthcare offering. Our strategy and values are very well aligned with Cedars-Sinai’s and we are looking forward to working together on this important project.”

Dr. Heitham Hassoun on behalf of Cedars-Sinai

Heitham Hassoun, VP and Medical Director of Cedars-Sinai said: “We are delighted to partner with Elegancia Healthcare in this significant endeavour. The pandemic has once again highlighted the huge importance of accessible healthcare, and we will work tirelessly together to help achieve this vision in Qatar. Moreover, this new facility will encourage knowledge-sharing across international borders, enabling us to treat even more patients and improve lives.”

Dr. Alaa Al-Khayyat, Board Member of Elegancia Healthcare said, “One of the most important added value of this partnership is the access we will have to more than 2,000 doctors in the network of Cedars Sinai.”

This new development comes as the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) looks to expand the role of private health care providers to achieve its ambitious expansion plans for Qatar.