Manama, July 27 -- Dr Khalid bin Abdulrahman Al Ohaly, President of the Arabian Gulf University (AGU) said the construction of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Medical City was progressing as planned with completion expected by the end of December, 2021.

"Despite the challenges we are facing due to the spread of the novel Coronavirus +Covid-19+ pandemic which have certainly affected the progress of the construction works, AGU is working hand-by-hand with the contractor to sketch a plan B to complete it on time. Meanwhile, we are tirelessly working to be ready for operating the City and put the recruitment plans as we want to attract unique human resources," the president said after touring the project site to view the progress of the construc...