Saudi Arabia-based Hakeem Health has secured $1.65 million in a funding round led by Merak Capital, with participation from Sanabil 500. The investment highlights growing interest in AI-driven healthcare solutions across the Middle East.
Funding to Scale AI-Driven Healthcare Solutions
The newly raised capital will support Hakeem Health’s expansion across key Gulf markets, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt. The company aims to partner with hospitals, universities, and healthcare institutions through its subscription-based software model.
With over 2,000 hospitals in its target markets, Hakeem Health is well-positioned to scale its AI-powered solutions and strengthen its regional footprint.
HakeemDx: Real-Time Clinical Decision Support Tool
At the core of Hakeem Health’s offering is HakeemDx, an advanced AI-driven platform designed to assist doctors in making faster and more accurate clinical decisions.
The system integrates seamlessly with hospital infrastructure, including electronic medical records (EMRs) and laboratory systems, to deliver real-time, evidence-based medical guidance in both Arabic and English during patient care.
By providing timely insights, the platform aims to:
- Reduce medical errors
- Improve diagnostic accuracy
- Enhance patient outcomes
- Support clinicians at the point of care
Addressing Critical Gaps in Healthcare
Healthcare systems worldwide continue to face challenges related to clinical decision-making and patient safety. Hakeem Health’s AI-powered assistant is designed to bridge this gap by delivering research-backed recommendations precisely when healthcare professionals need them.
Alignment with Vision 2030 and AI Innovation
The investment aligns with Saudi Arabia’s broader Vision 2030 strategy, which emphasizes digital transformation, innovation, and the development of a knowledge-based economy.
For investors like Merak Capital, the focus remains on supporting high-growth startups leveraging artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact across critical sectors such as healthcare.
Leadership Perspective
Abdulelah Alshareef highlighted that AI is already generating measurable productivity gains across industries, with healthcare offering significant opportunities for impact. He noted that Hakeem Health’s platform addresses key challenges in clinical decision-making, enabling faster and more precise assessments.
Founder and CEO Bilal Adi emphasized the company’s mission to empower clinicians with better tools to improve patient care. He stated that the funding will help expand HakeemDx across healthcare systems in the GCC while continuing to build trusted AI-driven solutions.
Founders and Vision
Founded in 2022 by Bilal Adi and Mohammed Ayyad, Hakeem Health is focused on developing an AI-powered medical assistant that supports healthcare professionals with real-time, multilingual, research-based insights.
Conclusion
As the adoption of AI in healthcare accelerates, Hakeem Health is positioning itself as a key player in transforming clinical decision-making. With strong investor backing and a scalable product, the startup is poised to play a significant role in improving healthcare outcomes across the GCC region.
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