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Women First: The Gulf’s New Healthcare Blueprint

Nabta Health, a Dubai‑based startup, is scaling a women‑first preventive‑care platform across the UAE and the wider Middle East‑Africa region. The hybrid model combines a licensed physical clinic, a virtual network of clinicians and AI‑driven risk assessment, and a B2B subscription sold to employers such as Emirates. By shifting care upstream to pre‑symptomatic stages, Nabta aims to lower long‑term treatment costs and improve outcomes for women who traditionally fall through systemic gaps. Founder Sophie Smith is building locally despite a scarce funding ecosystem and complex UAE regulations.