Saudi-based digital mental health company Arab Therapy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah. The agreement aims to integrate digital psychological support services into one of the Kingdom’s top academic institutions, providing students and staff with access to professional mental health resources.
Quick Facts
- Who: Arab Therapy and King Abdulaziz University.
- What: A partnership for research and digital mental health services.
- Why: To promote well-being and align with Vision 2030 goals.
Integrating Digital Wellness into Saudi Academia
The partnership formalizes a collaboration between Arab Therapy and the university’s King Fahd Medical Research Center. It stems from a shared goal to establish psychological well-being as a key component of academic success and productivity, directly supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives for healthcare and human capital development.
The MoU was officially signed by Dr. Tariq Asim Rushdi Dalbah, CEO and Co-Founder of Arab Therapy, and Prof. Amin bin Youssef Mohammed Al-Nu’man, Vice President for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at King Abdulaziz University.
A Multi-Faceted Approach to Campus Well-being
Under the agreement, the two organizations will cooperate on several key initiatives. They plan to conduct joint mental health research, producing scientific papers backed by the King Fahd Medical Research Center.
The partnership also provides for confidential digital psychological support sessions for the university community through the Arab Therapy platform. Additionally, it includes awareness workshops on topics like stress management and burnout prevention, the creation of a student-led “Mental Health Ambassador Unit” to promote awareness on campus, and the joint production of informational content.
Commenting on the agreement, Dr. Tariq Dalbah, CEO and Co-Founder of Arab Therapy, said: “This partnership with King Abdulaziz University marks a pivotal moment in Arab Therapy’s mission to make professional psychological support accessible to every Arab individual. Integrating our platform into the heart of one of Saudi Arabia’s most distinguished universities does not only mean providing immediate mental health support to thousands of students and staff — it means building an entirely new generation of mental health professionals trained to internationally accredited standards.”
About Arab Therapy
Arab Therapy is a digital mental health company founded in Berlin, Germany, and now headquartered in Saudi Arabia. The company connects users with licensed therapists through a secure platform available in Arabic, English, and German. Operating from its Riyadh headquarters with branches in Amman, Cairo, and Berlin, Arab Therapy serves individuals, corporations, and educational institutions.
About King Abdulaziz University
Located in Jeddah, King Abdulaziz University is one of the most prominent research universities in Saudi Arabia and the Arab world. The university is committed to advancing knowledge and innovation in alignment with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
Source: Zawya
