King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH and RC) has renewed its accreditation as an academic medical centre for an additional three years from the Joint Commission International (JCI). This renewal upholds the prestigious accreditation first granted in 2000, making KFSH and RC the first healthcare institution in Saudi Arabia to achieve this distinction. It also reflects the hospital's commitment to providing tertiary healthcare in accordance with the highest international standards. KFSH and RC was also the first hospital in the Kingdom to be accredited as an academic medical centre by JCI in 2014. This accreditation represents a global recognition of the hospital's commitment to high-quality care and comprehensive patient safety standards. JCI standards are designed by healthcare experts worldwide to drive positive change, support continuous quality improvement, reduce risks, and build a patient safety culture. þKing Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre has ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and 20th globally, in the list of the world's top 250 Academic Medical Centres for the second consecutive year and recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East, according to the 2024 Brand Finance rankings. Additionally, in the same year, Newsweek magazine ranked it among the world's best 250 hospitals. Source: Saudi Press Agency