- Official Saudi Market Entry: Arab Therapy secured its telemedicine license and announced its launch during Global Health Exhibition 2025 in Riyadh.
- Strategic Investment by VMS: The Saudi firm’s investment supports local infrastructure development and the creation of the first Arabic AI mental health assistant.
Aligned with Vision 2030: The expansion strengthens digital mental health innovation and enhances the Kingdom’s quality of life initiatives.
Arab Therapy, an online mental health and teletherapy service headquartered in Berlin, has officially announced its entry into the Saudi market during its participation in the Global Health Exhibition 2025 in Riyadh.
This expansion follows the platform’s acquisition of a telemedicine license from the Saudi Ministry of Health and a strategic investment from Saudi-based VMS, marking a major milestone in supporting digital mental health and quality of life in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.
Strategic Investment to Power Local Growth
The partnership with VMS represents a pivotal step in Arab Therapy’s regional expansion. As one of Saudi Arabia’s leading enablers for startups, VMS provides technical infrastructure, operational expertise, and smart growth strategies to help scale innovative ventures.
This investment will allow Arab Therapy to strengthen its local technical and operational presence, offering reliable digital therapy services that meet local regulations and user needs. It will also accelerate the development of the first Arabic AI-powered mental health assistant, designed to provide instant and secure psychological support in Arabic.
Leadership Statements
Dr. Tarek Dalbah, Founder and CEO of Arab Therapy, stated:
“This investment from VMS marks a strategic milestone in our expansion into Saudi Arabia. We are building a comprehensive digital ecosystem that empowers individuals and organizations to access professional mental health support with ease and complete confidentiality, creating lasting positive impact.”
Motaz Abu Anq, Founder and CEO of VMS, added:
“We believe that innovation in healthcare must include mental health as a key pillar of overall well-being. Our partnership with Arab Therapy aligns with this vision and will help us create an integrated digital ecosystem that truly benefits people and drives real impact.”
Enhancing Quality of Life
This expansion signifies a major step in Arab Therapy’s mission to build an integrated digital mental health ecosystem that connects professional care, technological innovation, and collaboration across educational, medical, and institutional sectors.
Through its presence in Saudi Arabia, Arab Therapy reaffirms its commitment to contributing to the Saudi Vision 2030 goals by promoting mental wellness and improving the overall quality of life in the Kingdom.
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