Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) CEO Sultan Al-Marshad participated in the inauguration of Indonesia’s Bengkulu University Hospital Development Project, financed through a $22 million concessional loan, highlighting nearly 49 years of SFD–Indonesia cooperation and a shared commitment to sustainable, human-centered development.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by University of Bengkulu Rector Dr. Retno Agustina Ekaputri and Bengkulu Province Vice-Governor Ir. H. Mian, along with other senior officials.
Al-Marshad stated: “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, SFD has provided more than $396 million in development loans for 12 projects in Indonesia, supporting healthcare, education, infrastructure, and other priority sectors.
