Arab Therapy Raises $2M Pre-Series A to Expand Arabic Mental Health Services in Saudi Arabia

Tareq Dalbah and Hekmat Al-Hasi, Arab Therapy co-founders

Arab Therapy, a Berlin-based and Jordan-born AI-powered mental health platform, has raised $2 million in Pre-Series A funding to expand its digital mental health services across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.

The round was led by Manara Ventures, with participation from Anara Impact Fund and Value Makers Studio (VMS).

The funding will support Arab Therapy's regional expansion, product development, and efforts to scale its digital mental health services for both individuals and organizations.

Founded by Jordanian entrepreneurs Dr. Tareq Dalbah, CEO and Co-Founder, and Hekmat Al-Hasi, CPTO, Arab Therapy currently operates across Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Germany, and Egypt.

How will Arab Therapy use its new funding?

Arab Therapy plans to direct the new capital toward three key areas:

• Expanding in Saudi Arabia: Strengthening its presence in Saudi Arabia and entering additional regional markets.
• Developing AI-powered products: Further building Arabic-language AI tools for digital mental health support.
• Scaling B2C and B2B services: Increasing access to digital mental health programs for individuals and organizations.

The company's expansion comes as demand for accessible mental health support grows across the Middle East, while services designed specifically around Arabic language and cultural context remain relatively limited.

What mental health services does Arab Therapy provide?

Arab Therapy combines digital content, artificial intelligence, and professional therapy through two primary business models:

Model	Target Users	Services
B2C	Individuals	Mental health content, Arabic AI tools, and online therapy sessions
B2B	Organizations and employees	Tailored mental health and employee well-being programs

Its platform includes a specialized mental health content library, Arabic-language AI tools, and online therapy sessions delivered by licensed professionals.

Arab Therapy's clinical framework is supervised by certified specialists affiliated with the University of Hamburg in Germany, providing clinical oversight for its digital mental health offering.

Why is Arabic-language mental healthcare a significant market opportunity?

Arab Therapy is targeting a gap in digital mental healthcare for the more than 400 million people who speak Arabic globally, according to company data.

The opportunity extends beyond the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Arab Therapy estimates that 30 million to 50 million Arabs live outside the region, creating a potential user base across both Arabic-speaking markets and the global Arab diaspora.

Despite the size of this population, a significant portion of digital mental health content and services is still primarily available in English, creating challenges for users seeking support in their native language and within their cultural context.

Arab Therapy's proposition is therefore built around combining:

1. Arabic-language access
2. Culturally relevant mental health content
3. AI-powered tools
4. Professional online therapy
5. Services for both individuals and organizations

How is Arab Therapy addressing the cultural gap in digital mental health?

The company argues that language alone does not fully address the needs of Arabic-speaking users. Mental health services must also account for cultural attitudes, communication patterns, and the social context surrounding mental health across Arab communities.

Arab Therapy's model combines Arabic-language technology with professionally delivered therapy and culturally relevant content. This positioning allows the company to target both consumers seeking individual support and organizations looking to provide structured employee mental health programs.

The approach is particularly relevant as digital healthcare adoption expands across markets such as Saudi Arabia, where the company plans to accelerate its growth following the new investment.

What did the investors say about Arab Therapy's expansion?

Luma Fawaz, Managing Director at Manara Ventures, said the investment reflects the firm's focus on supporting companies led by Jordanian founders that have the potential to build businesses serving markets across the region.

Nadia Moukaddam, Principal at Anara Impact Fund, highlighted Arab Therapy's focus on the cultural and linguistic gap in regional mental health services, saying the team has the capabilities to build a potential market leader.

Moataz Abuonoq, Founder and CEO of Value Makers Studio (VMS), said the combination of AI with cultural and linguistic considerations could help broaden access to mental health services. VMS will also support Arab Therapy's expansion into Saudi Arabia and other regional markets.

What does Arab Therapy's $2 million funding mean for its regional strategy?

For Arab Therapy, the $2 million Pre-Series A round in 2026 represents both growth capital and an opportunity to strengthen its position in a fragmented digital mental health market.

Its focus on Arabic-language services gives the company a differentiated proposition within a potential market of 400+ million Arabic speakers, while its B2C and B2B models provide multiple routes to market.

The immediate priority is Saudi Arabia, but the company's existing operations in four countries — Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Germany, and Egypt — provide a foundation for broader regional expansion.

As AI becomes increasingly embedded in healthcare, Arab Therapy's next phase will depend on its ability to combine scalable technology with clinical credibility, culturally relevant content, and access to licensed professionals.

Dr. Tareq Dalbah, CEO and Co-Founder of Arab Therapy, said the company was established to make mental health support available in Arabic and in a way that reflects users' needs and cultural context. The new funding will allow Arab Therapy to enter new markets and continue developing its products.

 

 

FAQs

1. How much funding has Arab Therapy raised?
Arab Therapy has raised $2 million in Pre-Series A funding in 2026. The round was led by Manara Ventures, with participation from Anara Impact Fund and Value Makers Studio (VMS).

2. Who founded Arab Therapy?
Arab Therapy was founded in Berlin, Germany, by Jordanian entrepreneurs Dr. Tareq Dalbah, CEO and Co-Founder, and Hekmat Al-Hasi, CPTO.

3. What does Arab Therapy offer?
Arab Therapy provides Arabic mental health content, AI-powered tools, and online therapy sessions with licensed professionals. It serves both individual consumers through a B2C model and organizations through B2B mental health and employee well-being programs.

4. Where does Arab Therapy operate?
Arab Therapy currently operates in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Germany, and Egypt. Following its $2 million Pre-Series A round, the company plans to accelerate its expansion across Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern markets.

5. Why is Arab Therapy focused on Arabic-language mental healthcare?
Arab Therapy is targeting a market of more than 400 million Arabic speakers globally, alongside an estimated 30 million to 50 million Arabs living outside the region. The company aims to address limited availability of digital mental health services that combine Arabic language, cultural relevance, AI tools, and professional therapy.