Students' digital platform boosts home care services
Designed to streamline appointment booking and provide users with detailed information on doctors and clinics, Me'ad features an interface suited for both elderly users and younger, tech-savvy individuals. It incorporates artificial intelligence to personalise service recommendations and maintain transparent pricing.
According to developers, over one million users – including patients, doctors, and consultants – have accessed the platform's services, which now span a wide network of medical centres and clinics in various governorates.
Maaz bin Murad al Maamari, CEO of Nahj Foundation, which oversees the platform, said the development process faced initial hurdles. 'The platform team faced several challenges, given that the idea is new. Continuous communication with relevant authorities and the presentation of a comprehensive vision for the platform highlighted its importance in this vital sector,' he said.
Maamari confirmed that the team is working on new features, including medication delivery, e-visits, and improved integration with government health systems. Plans are also underway to expand services into new specialisations and extend the platform's reach to all of Oman's governorates by next year.
The team is also exploring future entry into the Gulf healthcare market.
Me'ad has received several awards, including first place in the Best Student Idea Competition and the Best Idea Award at the UTAS in Shinas in 2025.
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