A GCC landmark moment: King’s College Hospital London Dubai unveils its new Bahrain clinic

King’s College Hospital London Dubai has expanded its footprint across the GCC with the opening of its new clinic in Bahrain this month. The milestone was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted at Bahrain Specialist Hospital in Manama, celebrating the collaboration between partners from Bahrain, the UAE, and the UK.

Following the inauguration, distinguished guests gathered at the British Embassy in Bahrain for a reception marking this significant milestone in advancing access to world-class healthcare across the region.

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The ceremony was attended by a number of senior representatives, including Alastair Long, British Ambassador to Bahrain; Mohammed Saeed Al Raqbani, board vice chairman of King’s College Hospital London – Dubai; Kimberley Pierce, CEO of King’s College Hospital London – Dubai; Dr Najah Rashid Al Zayani, vice chairman of Bahrain Specialist Hospital; Dr Kasim Ardati, managing director of Bahrain Specialist Hospital; and Majed Ardati, CEO of Bahrain Specialist Hospital.

Speakers from King’s College Hospital London – Dubai used the occasion to underline the importance of expanding access to reliable, consultant-led care in Bahrain, introducing services that were previously unavailable to patients in the country. Speaking on the occasion, Alastair Long said: "It has been very exciting to welcome King’s College Hospital, such a globally renowned healthcare brand, to the Kingdom of Bahrain, where people will now be able to access the very best of UK healthcare close to their doorstep. I would like to thank everyone involved in helping this to happen and wish the hospital every success as it begins delivering clinical services here."

"Today’s launch is a proud moment for all of us at King’s. Our aim has always been to deliver a trusted, high standard of healthcare closer to the communities we serve, and expanding into Bahrain reflects that commitment. We look forward to working closely with our colleagues here to make a real difference for patients,” said Kimberley Pierce, CEO, King’s College Hospital London, Dubai.

Commenting on the launch, Roy Clarke, chief financial officer at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, said: "This launch marks an important new chapter in our long-standing partnership with King’s College Hospital London, Dubai. The opening of the Bahrain community clinic will support the delivery of high-quality care, alongside world-class services. Our collaboration continues to deepen through the knowledge and innovation framework signed earlier this year, and I wish the team every success as they move into this next phase of growth."

The new facility forms part of a broader collaborative effort involving teams in the UAE, Bahrain, and the UK, all working towards a more connected and integrated healthcare pathway across the region.

In the initial phase, the medical services at the new clinic will be delivered by doctors from King’s College Hospital London – Dubai. The clinic will offer a comprehensive range of specialties for both adults and children, with consultants from Dubai attending regularly to see patients.

This approach ensures that patients in Bahrain can access the best of British healthcare through western-trained consultants locally, without the need to travel.

For major procedures or surgeries, patients will be seamlessly referred to King’s College Hospital London – Dubai, ensuring continuity of care and a coordinated treatment journey.

As part of its rollout in Bahrain, King’s College Hospital London – Dubai will open several specialty clinics. The first, focused on neurosciences, is scheduled to open in January, with paediatrics to follow shortly thereafter. Additional specialties will include general surgery, liver transplant, orthopaedics, and other services. Each clinic will be supported by consultants from Dubai and aligned with King’s clinical governance standards.

The launch of King’s Bahrain marks another milestone in the expansion of UK-led healthcare standards across the GCC. It strengthens long-standing ties between Bahrain, the UAE, and the UK, and reflects King’s commitment to making specialist care more accessible to patients closer to home.