Diriyah Company and The Saudi Commission for health specialties join forces to enhance workplace health and safety

Diriyah, 6 March 2024: Diriyah Company and The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that aims to enhance collaboration in the healthcare sector by facilitating the exchange of valuable information on education and training programs. It also seeks to raise awareness about occupational health and safety in the workplace. Through this partnership, both parties aim to deliver positive developments in healthcare and contribute to the overall well-being and quality of life within the Diriyah community.

The MoU signed by Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO of Diriyah Company, and Prof. Aws Alshamsan, Secretary General of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, represents a significant leap forward in fostering collaboration in areas including the advancement of training and educational curricula tailored to the specific needs of both entities and the acquisition of essential accreditations for the training programs developed through this agreement. It also forms a part of a broader series of agreements and initiatives by the company in partnership with multiple organizations, all aimed at elevating occupational health standards across all projects and fostering a work environment that prioritizes health and safety.

The agreement also seeks to strengthen a broad range of health specialties in Diriyah, as well as emergency medical services, and crisis management. The collaboration will focus on enhancing the expertise and efficiency of the healthcare workforce, as well as deliver joint training and development programs. This collaboration will leverage services such as occupational registration and classification, as well as joint coordination in organizing health, safety, and occupational health exhibitions and conferences.

Diriyah Company is fully committed to implementing stringent standards in occupational health and safety across its development projects, raising awareness within the community and developing its workers' competencies to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. These efforts align with the strategy to transform Diriyah into a renowned tourist and cultural destination, aiming to attract over 50 million visits by 2030, contributing to the broader vision of helping  diversify the national economy.