The newly signed Arab Therapy MOU with King Abdulaziz University establishes a framework to advance mental health research and digital health services in Saudi Arabia. The agreement was signed in Jeddah 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 the university.
Under the agreement, the digital health company and the King Fahd Medical Research Center will conduct joint scientific studies. Meanwhile, the partnership will provide confidential digital psychological support sessions for university students and staff through the Arab Therapy platform. These services aim to address psychological well-being as a component of academic performance.
Details of the Arab Therapy MOU
The collaboration also includes campus-wide awareness initiatives, such as workshops on stress management, burnout prevention, and mindfulness. Furthermore, the organizations will establish a Mental Health Ambassador Unit within student clubs to distribute educational content. A dedicated joint working team will manage all cooperative activities between the two entities.
Academic and Research Collaboration
The joint scientific research will focus on producing studies and scientific papers supported by the King Fahd Medical Research Center. This research aims to improve service quality and strengthen the evidence base for digital psychological support. Additionally, the awareness content will be distributed across both digital and university channels.
Executive Statements
“This partnership with King Abdulaziz University marks an important step in Arab Therapy’s mission to make professional psychological support accessible,” said Dr. Tariq Dalbah, CEO and Co-Founder of Arab Therapy. “Integrating our platform into the university provides immediate support to students and staff while training future professionals.”
Dr. Tariq Dalbah, CEO and Co-Founder of Arab Therapy
Institutional Background
Arab Therapy, which relocated its headquarters from Berlin to Saudi Arabia, connects users with licensed therapists under the supervision of specialists from the University of Hamburg. Notably, the company serves individuals, corporations, educational institutions, and government entities through its web platform, mobile application, and the Siraj app.
King Abdulaziz University, located in Jeddah, is a prominent research institution in the Arab world. Through this partnership, the university continues its commitment to advancing knowledge and human capital development in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. Consequently, the Arab Therapy MOU represents a structured effort to integrate digital health solutions into the academic environment.
