Arab Therapy, a global platform for psychological support and online therapy, has announced a strategic investment from Saudi-based VMS to accelerate its entry into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The news was unveiled at the Global Health Exhibition 2025 in Riyadh, where Arab Therapy also confirmed its market entry following the acquisition of a telemedicine license from the Saudi Ministry of Health. The milestone aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 and underscores the push to advance digital mental health and improve quality of life.
Strategic Investment Drives Technical and Operational Growth
The collaboration with VMS represents a pivotal step in Arab Therapy’s regional expansion, enabling enhanced local infrastructure and scaled digital healthcare operations in Saudi Arabia. VMS brings experience in funding and guiding startups through technology-driven growth, operational excellence, and strategic scale. The partnership is expected to support Arab Therapy in delivering trusted, high-quality digital mental health services tailored to Saudi users.
A notable component of the alliance is the development of the Kingdom’s first Arabic AI-powered mental health assistant. This tool aims to provide instant, safe, and personalized psychological support in Arabic, showcasing Arab Therapy’s commitment to innovation in digital mental health.
Dr. Tareqk Dalbah, Founder and CEO of Arab Therapy, commented, “This investment from VMS marks a strategic milestone in Arab Therapy’s journey toward expanding into Saudi Arabia. We are building a comprehensive digital ecosystem that enables individuals and organizations to access professional psychological support easily and confidentially, creating a positive and sustainable impact on society.”
Moataz Abu Anq, Founder and CEO of VMS, said, “At VMS, we believe that healthcare innovation must include mental health as an essential part of overall well-being. Our partnership with Arab Therapy aligns with this vision and allows us to contribute to a holistic digital ecosystem that supports individuals and creates a real, positive impact in society.”
Expansion Aims to Enhance Quality of Life
Together, the efforts position Arab Therapy to establish a comprehensive digital mental health ecosystem in Saudi Arabia that integrates professional care, technological innovation, and cross-sector collaboration across education, healthcare, and corporate settings. The expansion reinforces Arab Therapy’s commitment to the Quality of Life Program within Saudi Vision 2030, with a focus on improving mental well-being and community happiness across the Kingdom.
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