RIU to build 600-bed hospital in Islamabad

Islamabad: Riphah International University plans to build a 600-bed hospital and a new state-of-the-art campus at Gulberg in Islamabad. The project will be completed in two years-time. A ceremony was held at a local hotel here on Friday to launch the project.

Explaining about the project, the Executive Director, Islamic International Medical College Trust (IIMCT) Engr. Asadullah Khan said that this project will be a state of the art in healthcare sector and it will deploy modern technologies Including Modern ventilation, heating and cooling System, Modern drain system for natural rain water. Proper use of day light makes it environment friendly and energy efficient project.

An international consortium of architects comprising JRHP, environmental specialists firm VERDOUS, engineering firm RAMBOLL and medical planners Keppie have already been working with Riphah for the design of the project.

Addressing on the occasion, CEO DIBPL Junaid Ahmed said, Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited is proud to be associated with Islamic International Medical College Trust as Mandated Lead Arranger for the Syndicate Project Finance Facility of PKR 1,650 Million. In addition, DIBPL is honored to have recently signed a cash management mandate with this esteemed organization.