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Our vision


To shape the future of specialized healthcare.


Our mission


To serve society with the highest level of healthcare and best patient experience in an integrated education and research setting.

Our values, our promise

Every decision, innovation, and interaction at KFSH&RC is guided by principles that define our care, compassion, excellence, and accountability.

Accountability

Expect transparent governance, quality monitoring, and an ongoing commitment to patient safety.

Safety

Rigorous protocols, award-winning safety initiatives, and a hospital-wide culture of patient protection.

Patient-centric

Care is personalised, compassionate, and respectful of individual needs, preferences, and dignity.

Excellence

From pioneering medical treatments and groundbreaking research to patient care.

Collaboration

Uniting multidisciplinary teams, international partners, and cutting-edge research.

Transparency

We communicate openly with patients and families, sharing information about treatments and outcomes.

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors provides strategic leadership, advancing clinical excellence, research, and innovation, while ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
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Chairman

Mr. Mazen Alromaih

Mazin A. Al Romaih

Board Member

Mazin A. Al Romaih is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Banque Saudi Fransi and Founder and CEO of Future Generation Investment Company. He serves on multiple boards including the Real Estate Development Fund, Saudi Tourism Authority, Saudi Arabian Airlines, and as Vice Chairman of Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group.
Mr Al Romaih has held senior roles including General Manager of Corporate Finance at the Capital Market Authority, CEO of Samba Capital & Investment Management Company, and Chairman of the Board of Saudi Fransi Capital. He previously served on the boards of the Capital Market Authority, HSBC Saudi Arabia Limited, and Al Yamamah Steel Company.
He holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Financial Management from the University of Buckingham.
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Vice Chairman

H.E. Dr. Saleh Alqahtani

Dr Saleh Alqahtani, MD, FRCPC

Board Member

Dr Alqahtani is a board-certified transplant hepatologist and gastroenterologist with extensive leadership experience in academic medicine, clinical services, and healthcare governance in Saudi Arabia and the United States.
He held faculty and leadership positions at Johns Hopkins University as Medical Director of International Digestive and Liver Services, and at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center as Associate Director of the Gastroenterology Fellowship Programme.
As Acting Chairman of the KFSH&RC Board of Directors and Executive Director of the Royal Clinics, Dr Alqahtani provides strategic oversight and governance for clinical services. Dr Alqahtani earned his medical degree at King Abdulaziz University and completed fellowships in gastroenterology at the University of Calgary and in liver diseases and liver transplantation at the Mayo Clinic.
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CEO

H.E. Dr. Majid Alfayyadh

Dr Majid I. Al Fayyadh, MD, MMM

Chief Executive Officer

Dr Majid Al Fayyadh is Chief Executive Officer of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre. He is a consultant in paediatric cardiology and electrophysiology with extensive experience in clinical service delivery and healthcare transformation.
Prior to his appointment as CEO, Dr Al Fayyadh served as Deputy Executive Director for Medical and Clinical Affairs at KFSH&RC and as consultant to the Director of the Vision Realisation Office at the Ministry of Health. He held senior clinical leadership roles including Deputy Director of the Heart Centre and Section Head of Paediatric Cardiology.
Dr Al Fayyadh completed fellowships in paediatric cardiology at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center and paediatric cardiac electrophysiology at Baylor College of Medicine. He holds a Master of Medical Management from the University of Southern California and earned his medical degree from King Saud University.

Message from the CEO

Throughout 2023, KFSH&RC pursued its transformational journey, guided by the Kingdom's vision and our aspirations. We stand on the brink of a new era, where progress transcends medical advancements. It extends to the lives we touch, the hope we instil, and the healing we provide. KFSH&RC is not merely changing the landscape of healthcare; we are elevating lives and shaping human well-being for generations to come.

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World-class healthcare, globally recognized

At KFSH&RC, we’ve redefined what it means to be a global healthcare leader. By achieving the prestigious Global Healthcare Accreditation with an outstanding 95% score, we have solidified our status as a premier destination for complex international care.

Our team is specifically trained to navigate the unique needs of international patients, ensuring that every journey is defined by compassion, sustainable practices, and world-class medical expertise.

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Quality & performance excellence

The Quality and Performance Excellence (QPE) group provides strategic leadership to ensure safe, effective, patient-centred, and high-reliability care across the organisation. Our team oversees clinical quality, patient safety, performance improvement, accreditation readiness, patient experience, infection prevention, and analytics. Through data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement, we support excellence in care delivery and risk reduction. We foster accountability, transparency, and learning to help teams achieve optimal patient outcomes.

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Quality awards & accreditations

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JCI

Joint Commission International Accreditation

Joint Commission International Accreditation

The global benchmark for patient safety & clinical excellence

Joint Commission International (JCI) is the globally recognized accreditation body for healthcare organisations, representing the international arm of the U.S.-based Joint Commission. It evaluates hospitals and health systems against rigorous international standards with a strong emphasis on patient safety, clinical quality, risk management and continuous performance improvement.


Achieving JCI accreditation signals that a facility like KFSH&RC meets world-class benchmarks for care delivery and operational excellence and supports efforts to standardise processes, reduce patient harm, and foster a culture of quality that aligns with global best practice. JCI accreditation is a mark of prestige and external validation that enhances confidence among patients, clinicians and international partners. 
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CBAHI

Saudi Central Board Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions

Saudi Central Board Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions

Nationwide governance and clinical excellence

The Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI) is the official national accreditation body authorized by the Saudi Health Council to assess and certify both public and private healthcare facilities across the Kingdom. CBAHI’s standards are specifically designed to align with Saudi healthcare regulations, focusing on patient safety, organizational management, clinical performance, and compliance with national health priorities. 


For hospitals like KFSH&RC, CBAHI accreditation is mandatory for licensure, and demonstrates compliance with the Kingdom’s quality and safety expectations, reinforcing continuous quality improvement, stronger governance, and alignment with Saudi Vision 2030’s healthcare transformation goals.
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CHI

Council of Health Insurance

Council of Health Insurance

Regulatory excellence in health insurance compliance

The Council of Health Insurance (CHI) accreditation is a Saudi regulatory framework that assesses healthcare providers’ readiness and performance within the cooperative health insurance market. Under the Cooperative Health Insurance Law, CHI evaluates healthcare organizations against a set of operational standards covering beneficiary-centric processes, clinical coding, revenue cycle management, and compliance with regulatory requirements, enabling providers to be recognized and classified as accredited participants in the health insurance ecosystem.


KFSH&RC’s CHI accreditation supports integration with national insurance systems, enhances transparency and quality of care for insured patients, and aligns provider performance with value-based care principles promoted by the Council. 

Quality & safety report

The Quality and Safety Report is a quarterly publication from the Office of the Chief Quality and Performance Excellence. It covers Sentinel Events, Mortality and Morbidity, Medicolegal, Accreditation, Clinical Risk Management, and Key Performance Indicators. The report is presented to the KFSH&RC governing body and accessible to all staff.

Quality & Safety Report 2025
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Quality & Performance Excellence

The Quality and Performance Excellence (QPE) group leads efforts to ensure safe, effective, patient-centred care across the organisation. We oversee clinical quality, patient safety, performance improvement, accreditation readiness, patient experience, and infection prevention. Through data-driven decision-making, we foster accountability and help teams achieve optimal patient outcomes.

  • Patient Safety
  • Efficiency
  • Performance Improvement
  • Patient Experience Division
  • Accreditation Department
  • Infection Control
  • Analytics Center of excellence
  • Mortality & Morbidity Department

Patient Safety Section

The Patient Safety and Clinical Risk Management Section reports to the Chief Quality Officer. We lead patient safety and clinical risk management across KFSH&RC, working with Quality teams in departments and Centres of Excellence. We promote a proactive, just approach to identifying and reducing risk to patients, staff, and visitors.

Efficiency

Operational Efficiency Management focuses on optimising hospital resources to support high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. We aim for financial sustainability through cost containment, revenue growth, and improved patient flow. Working with clinical, financial, and administrative teams, we enable strategic decision-making while maintaining excellence in patient care.

Performance Improvement

The Performance Improvement (PI) section leads projects to improve the safety, effectiveness, and reliability of care. We identify performance gaps, analyse root causes, and implement sustainable solutions. Using the I.A.C.T. methodology, PI projects align with strategic goals and accreditation requirements.

Patient Experience Division

The Patient Experience Office fosters a person-centred culture where every patient and family receives compassionate, respectful care. We oversee Patient Relations, Social Services, and Patient Experience functions across Riyadh, Jeddah, and Madinah. We enhance patient engagement and satisfaction through data-driven insights and cross-departmental collaboration.

Accreditation Department

The Accreditation Department leads national and international accreditation efforts to ensure readiness, compliance, and performance excellence. Integrated with the hospital's Quality Framework, we use ongoing monitoring and evidence-based strategies to support clinical and operational teams.

Infection Control

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology (ICHE) focuses on preventing healthcare-associated infections through evidence-based practices, surveillance, and outbreak management. Our data-driven approach aligns with accreditation requirements and enhances patient safety.

Analytics Center of excellence

The Analytics Centre of Excellence (ACE) leads enterprise intelligence for executive decision-making within Quality and Performance Excellence (QPE). We govern strategic Quality KPIs and design advanced analytics and AI solutions that drive system transformation.

Mortality and Morbidity Department

The Mortality and Morbidity (M&M) Department oversees structured reviews of mortality and morbidity cases. We identify clinical practice issues, errors, and communication breakdowns. These reviews support organisational learning, quality improvement, and patient safety across KFSH&RC.

Annual reports

A comprehensive overview of our performance, governance, and impact over the year.
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