On February 10, 2026, TELUS Health announced a strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), a subsidiary of the M42 group, to launch an AI‑powered Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in the United Arab Emirates. The program will combine TELUS Health’s global digital health platform with ADHDS’s local data infrastructure, delivering more than 40 modules in Arabic and English that cover emotional, lifestyle, and workplace wellbeing.
The new EAP will leverage ADHDS’s existing health information exchange and telehealth platforms, enabling culturally tailored, AI‑driven interventions that integrate seamlessly with the UAE’s health systems. The partnership will provide UAE employers with a comprehensive digital‑first solution that supports employee mental health, work‑life balance, and overall productivity.
This collaboration marks TELUS Health’s first major expansion into the Middle East and establishes a new revenue stream beyond its Canadian operations. By entering the UAE market, TELUS Health positions itself to capture a growing demand for employee wellbeing solutions, a trend that aligns with its broader strategy to monetize digital health capabilities internationally.
ADHDS operates key digital health platforms such as Malaffi (health information exchange), Sahatna (e‑prescription), and Shafafiya (virtual hospital). TELUS Health’s experience in delivering employee assistance programs through its TELUS Health One platform complements ADHDS’s local expertise, creating a partnership that blends global AI technology with region‑specific data and regulatory knowledge.
“The UAE and the region are experiencing a fundamental shift in how organisations approach employee wellbeing,” said Mohamed El‑Demerdash, President of TELUS Health. “Our agreement with M42’s Digital Health Solutions positions us to be part of that transformation.” Kareem Shahin, CEO of M42’s Digital Health Solutions Platform, added, “By combining TELUS Health’s global expertise with M42’s ADHDS digital health capabilities, we are delivering a truly transformative AI‑powered employee assistance program tailored to the needs of employees in the UAE.”
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