The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has inaugurated the Bengkulu University Hospital Development Project in Indonesia, financed through a concessional development loan of $22 million.
The initiative has highlighted nearly 49 years of SFD–Indonesia cooperation and a shared commitment to sustainable, human-centered development. CEO Sultan Al-Marshad participated in the inauguration of Bengkulu University Hospital Development Project.
Serving as both a medical facility and a teaching and research hospital, Bengkulu University Hospital will significantly expand access to quality healthcare services.
It will also create comprehensive training and hands-on learning opportunities for medical students and healthcare staff, and reinforce the resilience and capacity of the local health system, ultimately improving health outcomes and supporting the well-being of surrounding communities.
University of Bengkulu Rector Dr. Retno Agustina Ekaputri and Bengkulu Province Vice-Governor Ir. H. Mian, along with other senior officials were present at the event.
Sultan Al-Marshad CEO – SFD
“This hospital is a milestone in strengthening healthcare services for the people of Bengkulu and beyond. It reflects almost five decades of close cooperation and active partnership between the Saudi Fund for Development and the Republic of Indonesia, and contributes to our shared ambition of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. At the fund, we are dedicated to placing people at the heart of development and supporting a future that is both prosperous and sustainable.”
Since 1976, the Saudi Fund for Development has extended over $396 million in development loans to support 12 major projects across Indonesia. These initiatives span key sectors such as healthcare, education, infrastructure, and other national priorities.
The Fund emphasized that such efforts reflect the value of long-term development cooperation, designed to align with the specific needs of beneficiary countries while contributing to broader global development goals and sustainable growth.
