Ministry of Health of UAE decided to expand Al Qassimi Hospital, in addition to 200 beds for maternity, gynecology and pediatrics as self-contained hospital for all kinds of services and facilities. It was also decided to extend the Emergency department of the existing hospital to respond to the additional needs for better emergency services. Ministry of Public Works of UAE, that financed the project, appointed UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects and UPA as consultant for design and site supervision.  The design is developed as joint venture between General Planning & UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects and UPA. Project  MCK did consultancy services for medical planning and equipment. UPA continued the project up to site supervision and final delivery to client.