AI healthcare platform teams up with safety tech company for preventative care

Two Dubai-based tech companies are joining forces to create healthcare solutions that work outside traditional hospital settings. Hlthera, which builds AI-powered social healthcare platforms, has signed a partnership agreement with Tapy, a company focused on real-world safety technology.

The collaboration aims to combine artificial intelligence with safety monitoring to create care systems that anticipate health needs rather than just respond to emergencies. Both companies previously received backing from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund, a government initiative supporting UAE startups.

How does it work?

The partnership will merge Hlthera's AI healthcare ecosystem with Tapy's safety monitoring technology. Hlthera's system, called Xyra, uses artificial intelligence to predict health needs and provide ongoing support through everyday interactions. Tapy contributes real-world safety technology that operates in people's actual living environments.

The combined approach focuses on continuous monitoring and early intervention. Instead of waiting for health crises, the integrated system aims to spot potential issues early and provide support before problems escalate. The technology targets elderly people, individuals with disabilities, and their families.

Both companies will remain independent while exploring ways to integrate their technologies. The partnership structure allows them to test collaborative approaches without merging operations.

Why does it matter?

Traditional healthcare often operates on a reactive model - people seek help when they're already sick or injured. This partnership represents a shift toward preventative care that happens in people's homes and communities rather than just in clinics and hospitals.

The approach could be particularly valuable for elderly populations and people with disabilities who need ongoing support but want to maintain independence. By combining health monitoring with safety technology, the system could help people stay in their homes longer while giving families peace of mind.

For the UAE's healthcare system, this type of innovation aligns with national goals to diversify the economy and build a knowledge-based society. Preventative care models can also reduce costs by catching health issues early.

The context

Both Hlthera and Tapy emerged from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund's accelerator program. The fund, launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Finance and operated by Emirates Development Bank, supports UAE startups through guaranteed funding and mentorship programs.

The accelerator program provides startups with coaching, strategic guidance, and access to local and international networks. Since 2018, it has helped innovative companies scale their operations and find commercial success.

Nader Nassar, Hlthera's founder and CEO, emphasized the personal nature of their approach: "Healthcare should feel personal, continuous, and present in everyday life, not limited to moments of crisis or clinical visits." Youssef Al Hussiny, Tapy's co-founder and CEO, highlighted their focus on "proactive, people-focused solutions."

The partnership reflects broader trends in healthcare technology toward personalized, AI-driven solutions that operate outside traditional medical settings. As populations age globally, demand grows for systems that can support independent living while maintaining safety and health monitoring.