Digital platform helps in accessing home healthcare
The platform allows patients and visitors to easily book medical appointments while providing comprehensive information about doctors and clinics. Featuring a flexible and user-friendly interface suitable for both elderly users and tech-savvy youth, Meaad also ensures high transparency in pricing. Leveraging artificial intelligence, it enhances user experience by suggesting appropriate services.
To date, the platform has served over one million users, including patients, doctors, and consultants, alongside more than 460 medical centres and clinics across various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman.
Muadh Murad Al-Maamari CEO of 'Nahj' Foundation, stated that the team faced several challenges given the novelty of the idea. However, continuous coordination with relevant authorities and presenting a comprehensive vision helped highlight its importance in this vital sector.
He added that work is currently underway to expand the platform by introducing new services such as medication delivery and virtual consultations, in addition to enhancing integration with government health institutions and broadening medical specialties. The company also aims to cover all governorates of Oman by next year while exploring plans for future expansion into the Gulf market.
The 'Meaad' platform has achieved several milestones, including: First place in the Best Student Idea Competition; Best Idea Award at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Shinas (2025) and Best Idea Award at the Shinas Winter Festival (2024).
Additionally, the platform has established partnerships with the Ministry of Health and several private medical institutions, reflecting the growing recognition of this digital health innovation in academic and medical circles.
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