M42’s Digital Health Solutions (DHS) Platform and TELUS Health are collaborating to introduce personalised employee wellbeing solutions in the UAE that combine wellness, precision medicine and AI-driven healthcare innovation
The two companies are working on an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that currently includes more than 40 modules covering emotional, lifestyle and wellbeing support. The EAP will be delivered in local languages and aims to lower absenteeism rates while also enabling employers to achieve measurable improvements in productivity and engagement. The two companies will also explore the development of next-generation AI solutions to increase efficiencies and access to care, and progress precision medicine capabilities for tailored health treatments and early preventive interventions for employees. By combining digital infrastructure, AI innovation, and clinical expertise, the venture aims to strengthen healthcare across the UAE and the region, building more resilient health systems and healthier communities.
"By combining TELUS Health’s global expertise with M42’s digital health solutions, we are delivering a truly transformative AI-powered employee assistance programme tailored to the needs of employees in the UAE." said Kareem Shahin, chief executive officer, Digital Health Solutions Platform, and Group Chief Digital Officer, M42. “This solution is designed to support the creation of a health and wellbeing environment where people can thrive, enabling healthier and more resilient communities.”
"The UAE and the region are experiencing a fundamental shift in how organisations approach employee wellbeing," said Mohamed El-Demerdash, president, TELUS Health. "Our agreement with M42’s digital health solutions positions us to be part of that transformation, exploring how our market-leading solutions and world-class mental health support could help employers and their employees. With M42's digital expertise, we have the potential to deliver wellness at scale while respecting the unique cultural context of the region.”
