Takalam and Inception Launch Sanad, the UAE’s First Bilingual AI Assistant for Therapists
UAE-based Takalam and Inception introduce Sanad, an Arabic-English AI assistant designed to streamline therapy, reduce admin tasks, and enhance patient care—combining cultural understanding with advanced AI to transform digital mental health across the MENA region..
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.
Developed through a year-long collaboration, Sanad streamlines the therapy process by handling patient intake, supporting case preparation, and cutting administrative tasks - giving therapists more time to focus on what matters most: human connection and care.
With Sanad, therapy goes beyond automation - it enhances understanding, empathy, and connection between therapists and patients. In just one year, the Takalam–Inception partnership has turned innovation into action:
Trained on data reflecting MENA’s unique cultural and clinical context.
Successfully validated for security and effectiveness.
Fully bilingual, enabling genuine dialogue in Arabic and English.
Supports therapists in developing and managing effective treatment plans.
Khawla Hammad, Founder and CEO of Takalam, said: “Sanad blends cultural understanding with cutting-edge AI to create tools that make people feel seen, heard, and supported - while empowering therapists to focus on what truly matters: human care.”
Ashish Koshy, CEO of Inception, added: “Our partnership with Takalam shows how AI can be both safe and transformative. With Sanad, we’re proving that UAE innovation can lead the world - advancing bilingual AI and transforming digital mental health.”
As Sanad enters the next stage of testing, Takalam and Inception are inviting healthcare providers, research institutions, and strategic partners to collaborate in shaping its development and deployment. Together, stakeholders can accelerate innovation, expand access to mental health care, and deliver scalable solutions that improve lives across the region and beyond.
