After a debilitating stroke, which affected his movement and in the absence of proper rehabilitative care, our Founder sought out the rehabilitation services in Europe. Upon his return he sought a communal space where he and his elderly friends could enjoy healthy activities in a safe environment. Unable to find any, he became determined to establish a wellbeing center for the elderly that available and accessible for all. A place that centered quality of life at the core of its rehabilitation practice; prioritizing accessibility, without compromising quality. With these values in mind, he set out to realize his dream. Tragically, before completion, the late Sheikh Abdul Latif Jameel passed away. However, his children made sure to make this dream a reality. In honor of their Father\u2019s passing, the Jameel Family transformed his original dream of an elderly home into a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center – the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Abdul Latif Jameel Rehabilitation Center was officially opened and inaugurated under the stewardship of Prince Majid bin Abdul Aziz in 1997.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the Center grew and thrived, so did the medical needs of its inpatients, who often made the center their home for months or years on end. In response, the center expanded to include multiple clinics, catering for the medical needs of its residents. As its success grew, it expanded to become a hospital for all and today pioneers new therapies and treatments such as the Cyberdyne HAL exoskeleton for spinal injuries. It has now become the GCC training hub for this technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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