On World Mental Health Day, the UAE takes a bold leap in reimagining mental health care with the launch of Sanad. Takalam, the UAE-based award-winning digital mental health platform, and Inception, a G42 company pioneering AI innovation, have unveiled Sanad – the first-of-its-kind bilingual (Arabic-English) AI assistant built to empower therapists.
More than just automation, Sanad enhances the therapeutic relationship, reducing administrative burdens and enabling therapists to focus on empathy, understanding, and connection. The AI assistant streamlines tasks such as patient intake, case preparation, and treatment planning — all while being deeply rooted in the cultural and clinical nuances of the MENA region.
Key features of Sanad:
Trained on regional data for culturally sensitive mental health support.
Fully bilingual (Arabic-English) for inclusive, effective communication.
Validated for both data security and clinical reliability.
Designed to support therapist workflows without replacing human care.
“Sanad blends cultural understanding with cutting-edge AI to create tools that make people feel seen, heard, and supported,” said Khawla Hammad, Founder & CEO of Takalam.
“With Sanad, we’re proving that UAE innovation can lead the world,” added Ashish Koshy, CEO of Inception.
As Sanad enters the next testing phase, Takalam and Inception are calling on healthcare providers, academic institutions, and global partners to collaborate. The goal: expand mental health access and deliver scalable, compassionate care across the region and beyond.
This World Mental Health Day, the UAE isn’t just raising awareness — it’s setting a new standard for mental health innovation.
