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Dar Al Uloom University Hospital

📍 Riyadh

Community hospital · founded 1952 · non-profit foundation

About

Dar Al Uloom University Hospital is a significant medical institution located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As the university hospital for Dar Al Uloom University, it plays a crucial role in the clinical training and development of medical students and future healthcare professionals. The hospital is equipped with modern medical technology and facilities, designed to meet both local and international standards of patient care and medical education. It provides a wide range of medical services across numerous specialities and sub-specialities. The hospital is structured to serve the community by offering comprehensive healthcare solutions. Its facilities include outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, and emergency services, ensuring a full spectrum of care for patients. The institution is committed to providing high-quality medical services, supported by a team of experienced healthcare professionals and specialists. The integration of the hospital with the university's College of Medicine fosters an environment of continuous learning and research, which contributes to the advancement of medical practices. Dar Al Uloom University Hospital offers specialised medical centres to address specific health needs within the community. These centres are focused on providing advanced diagnostic and treatment options in their respective fields. The hospital's infrastructure is designed to support a considerable number of patients, with dedicated beds for both general and critical care, reflecting its capacity to handle a high volume of medical cases. The institution maintains a focus on patient-centred care while also serving its primary function as a teaching hospital.

Legal name
Dar Al Uloom University Hospital
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
2,500

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 4

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,241
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level III
  • Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 68 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 35 min

Subspecialty centres

Transplant programmes

  • Cornea

All departments

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Emergency

Quality metrics

MetricValueBenchmark
Risk-adjusted 30d mortality 4.1% EU avg 3.0%
HAI rate per 1000 patient-days 3.6 EU avg 1.8
30d readmission rate 24% EU avg 14%
Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) -10% EU avg 76%

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Patient experience

Room categories
ward · semi-private · private
Meals
standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
Chaplaincy
Christian · Muslim · Jewish
Private bathroom
private + suite rooms
Wi-Fi
Free in all rooms

Awards & rankings

  • Top hospital — Riyadh

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

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