RAK ruler Sheikh Saud opens Sheikh Khalifa Speciality Hospital - in pictures

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  Sheikh Saud and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed arrive at the inauguration of SKSH in Ras Al Khaimah.

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  Sheikh Saud and Sheikh Mansour meet the heads of the Seoul National University Hospital, which will manage the new RAK hospital.

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  Sheikh Mansour shakes the hand of a patient during the tour of the 248-bed hospital.

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  The Sheikh Khalifa Speciality Hospital is the largest specialist hospital in the Middle East.

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  Sheikh Saud and Sheikh Mansour sit during speeches at the opening ceremony of RAK's new specialist hospital.

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  Sheikh Saud and Sheikh Mansour are given a tour of the hospital facilities.

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  Sheikh Saud and Sheikh Mansour unveil the plaque during the inauguration of the Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital

The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, Sheikh Saud bin Saqr, officially opened the Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital (SKSH) in RAK on Wednesday. Accompanying him was Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister.

After the official openning ceremony, they were given a tour of the hospital and its facilities.

During his speech, the RAK Ruler spoke about the new hospital as part of an initiative by UAE President Sheikh Khalifa to enhance the overall and sustainable development of the UAE.

Similarly, Sheikh Mansour underscored the importance of this project in the development of the infrastructure in the northern emirates.

All photos courtesy Wam