New facilities
Clinic & Hospital Setup Consulting in Saudi Arabia
We build the Saudi setup plan in the right order: investor route (MISA registration where foreign capital is involved), commercial registration, site selection against MOH space and zoning requirements, initial approval on Seha, fit-out and final licence. We also plan Saudisation requirements for administrative roles early, because they shape the staffing budget from day one.
The rules of the ground
Who regulates and pays in Saudi Arabia
Private sector employers must insure their Saudi and expatriate employees and dependants under the CHI mandatory policy, so insured patients form the core of private provider revenue. Claims, eligibility checks and prior authorisations are exchanged through NPHIES, the national platform, and payment depends on clean electronic submission using CHI coding standards. Insurers themselves are now licensed by the Insurance Authority, while CHI keeps the policy and exchange rules. Network contracts, tariffs and approval rules are negotiated insurer by insurer, and the largest payers dominate the market.
Licenses private hospitals, medical complexes, clinics and pharmacies, sets facility standards and inspects compliance, with applications handled electronically through the Seha platform.
Regulates the mandatory private health insurance system, the unified policy and coding standards, and runs NPHIES together with the national health information bodies.
Verifies credentials through DataFlow, grants professional classification and registration via Mumaris Plus, and sets the licensing exams every practitioner must clear before practising.
Issues Medical Device Marketing Authorisation (MDMA) and establishment licences for importers and distributors, and oversees device safety, recalls and vigilance.
Registers foreign investors under the Investment Law, the first step before a foreign-owned company can obtain its commercial registration and sector licences.
Scope
What we deliver in Saudi Arabia
Feasibility and business case
Market and catchment review, specialty mix, competitor mapping, payer landscape, capital and operating cost estimates and a phased revenue model, so you decide on evidence before signing a lease.
Site selection and space planning
Assessment of candidate premises for zoning, access, parking and services, and a functional brief for your designer aligned with the regulator's facility design guidelines, such as the DHA Health Facility Guidelines.
Licensing roadmap and submissions
A step-by-step licensing plan covering initial approval, design review, inspection and activation with the relevant authority, plus coordination of trade licence, civil defence and municipality requirements.
Staffing plan and practitioner licensing
An opening organisation chart, job descriptions and recruitment timeline, with support for practitioner licensing through DHA Sheryan, DoH, MOHAP, SCFHS or the relevant authority for each hire.
Systems and equipment readiness
EMR and practice management selection that meets NABIDH, Malaffi or Riayati integration requirements where they apply, plus an equipment list and procurement plan tied to your services and budget.
Launch and first 90 days
SOPs, policies, front-office scripts, insurance readiness and a soft-opening plan, followed by a 90-day review of volumes, claims and patient feedback to correct course early.
Process
How the work runs
Concept and feasibility
We test the idea against the market, the regulator's requirements and your budget, and agree the service scope and facility type to license.
Design and approvals
The functional brief guides your designer; we review drawings against facility guidelines and coordinate initial approval and design review submissions.
Build, hire and equip
Fit-out, recruitment, practitioner licensing, equipment delivery and systems setup run in parallel on one integrated timeline, with weekly tracking of every dependency.
Inspection and activation
A mock inspection, final document checks and coordination of the regulator's inspection lead to licence activation and permission to receive patients.
Open and stabilise
We support the soft opening, insurance go-live and the first 90 days of operations, adjusting workflows until daily routines are stable.
Frequently asked questions
Can a foreign investor own 100% of a private clinic or hospital in Saudi Arabia?
What does a healthcare consultancy in Saudi Arabia actually do for a new facility?
Is NPHIES mandatory for private providers?
How long does it take to license a clinic in Saudi Arabia?
How long does clinic setup take in Dubai?
Which authority licenses my clinic in the UAE?
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Talk it through with Dr. Neeraj.
Tell us where your facility is today and where you want it to be. You leave the call with a clear next step.