The King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAAUH), based at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University (PNU) and Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services (HMG) announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between both institutions. The MoU includes a collaborative framework between KAAUH and HMG in order to facilitate an international exchange of medical knowledge and technologies through physicians, administrators, and allied health professionals sharing educational, clinical and other health care experiences. "This MoU reflects our vision in being a role model University Hospital, and will enable KAAUH to receive needed clinical, administrative, and educational services from a leading institution with distinctive scientific and professional efficiencies and expertise in all specialties," said Dr. Ahmad Mohammed Abuabah, chief executive officer of KAAUH, after the signing. Ms. Cathy Easter, president and CEO of Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services, said "Today's signing ceremony marks a new chapter in our operations in Saudi Arabia. KAAUH is a vital constituent of Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University academic complex, where exceptional health care is combined with the best learning experience. We are committed at Houston Methodist to extending the reach of Houston Methodist Hospital's to the international community and we look forward to nurturing the strategic partnership with KAAUH in the best possible ways." This MoU covers many significant areas of partnership, to include clinical collaborations towards the development of the Centers of Excellence, hospital operations, patient experience, and the exchange scientific knowledge and expertise through visiting physicians and other education and training programs. As well as establishing and jointly participating in local, regional and international conferences. Houston Methodist Hospital, founding member of the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas — the largest medical complex in the world, has a long history that spans more than 90 years of medical and health care services' excellence. Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services has contributed extensively to the patient experience sector and has attracted international patients from the around the world to receive treatment in its advanced facilities in Houston, Texas. — SG
