University of Science & Technology

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_x000C_In line with its strategic plan to become the premier provider of private educational and healthcare services in Yemen, the Al-Mawarid Company for Educational and Health Services, which operates under the brand names of University of Science and Technology (UST) and University of Science and Technology Hospital (USTH), is embarking on a three year expansion program. The project is estimated at total cost of $38.9 million and comprises the following components:- Expansion of UST’s physical facilities and capacity in Sana’a and Taiz:UST currently has six branches located in six different governorates of Yemen, with the largest branch in Sana’a. UST also intends to increase the capacity of its distance learning program and information technology systems. - Expansion of USTH, an existing teaching hospital (144 beds) in Sana’a, up to 200 beds capacity gradually over the next three years:The expansion will also involve some upgrading of current facilities, the completion of a car park, purchase of certain specialized medical equipments, expansion of cardiothoracic surgery services, provision of certain oncology (cancer care) services and relocation and refurbishment of emergency department.