Burjeel Holdings acquires PhysioTrio Centre in Riyadh to expand Saudi presence
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)ADX-listed Burjeel Holdings has announced the acquisition of a100% stake in PhysioTrio Physiotherapy Center in Riyadh through its subsidiary, Burjeel Arabia, a statement from the company said. However, the cost of the acquisition is not mentioned. PhysioTrio, which was established in 2013, is known for its operational efficiency, high patient demand, and strong focus on sports rehabilitation. It also holds key partnerships, including contracts with the Kingdom's Ministry of Sport. The centre will now be integrated into Burjeel's PhysioTherabia network, which has become the largest and fastest-growing physiotherapy and wellness network in Saudi Arabia. With this latest addition, PhysioTherabia now operates 30 facilities across the Kingdom, including eight in Riyadh and a specialist centre in Mecca.'Saudi Arabia represents a key pillar in our long-term growth strategy,' said Safeer Ahamed, Co-CEO of Burjeel Holdings. 'The acquisition of PhysioTrio expands our footprint in the Kingdom and aligns with our vision to elevate access to high-quality, specialised physiotherapy and wellness services.Through this integration, we are accelerating our efforts to support the Kingdom's healthcare transformation and the goals of Vision 2030.'The integration into the PhysioTherabia network will allow PhysioTrio to benefit from access to centralised protocols, AI-driven assessment tools, and standardised training programmes. The acquisition builds on Burjeel's growing footprint in Saudi Arabia, which includes the integration of mental health platform Aspris Healthcare in Riyadh via its joint venture Alkalma. The Group is also actively expanding its offerings in day surgery, digital health, and complex care delivery to support the Kingdom's healthcare goals.
Burjeel Holdings operates a diversified healthcare platform across the UAE, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, with a network of 111 assets, including 20 hospitals, 36 medical centres, and 30 physiotherapy and wellness centres. Its brands include Burjeel, Medeor, LLH, Lifecare, PhysioTherabia, and Tajmeel. Its net capitalisation, according to the latest ADX records, is Dh6.992 billion.
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