Built for Mental Health Professionals in the Arab World
SakinaAI is a clinical support platform designed for mental health professionals and the people they care for. It brings together AI-assisted documentation, structured assessments, progress tracking, and between-session support within one culturally responsive platform. The clinician remains at the centre of care, while SakinaAI helps reduce administrative burden and improve visibility across the patient journey.
The name SakinaAI draws from the Arabic word "سكينة" (Sakina), which means tranquility and peace of mind — a state of inner calm and serenity that resonates deeply across Arab culture. This is the promise we make to every person who uses our platform.
Vision & Mission
Two pillars guiding everything we build at SakinaAI.
Our Vision
To be the leading mental health platform in the Arab world — a trusted space where every person can access compassionate, culturally aligned support rooted in Arab cultural values, no matter where they are or what they are going through.
Our Mission
To break down the barriers of stigma, access, and cultural misalignment that prevent people from seeking mental health support — by building an AI-powered platform that feels as familiar as talking to someone who truly understands you.
Built in Qatar. Designed for the Region.
Mental healthcare is shaped by more than language — and SakinaAI is being built in Qatar with that in mind, from day one.
Arabic & English
Designed to support mental health workflows across both languages.
Culturally Grounded
Regional cultural context informs the way SakinaAI is being developed.
Clinician-Informed
Built with input from mental health professionals and academic expertise.
Qatar-First Development
Developed locally with broader relevance across the Arab world.
What Guides Us
Five principles that guide every decision we make at SakinaAI.
Clinician-Led
Technology should support professional judgement, not replace it.
Culturally Grounded
SakinaAI is designed around Arab cultural context rather than translated into the region after development.
Evidence-Oriented
Product development is informed by psychological research, clinical practice, and ongoing evaluation.
Responsible by Design
Privacy, safety, transparency, and human oversight are considered throughout the development of SakinaAI.
Arabic & English by Design
Language support is being incorporated into clinical workflows and patient experiences from the beginning.
Where We're Going
Our goal is to develop SakinaAI into a trusted clinical technology platform that supports culturally responsive mental healthcare across the region.
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Clinical Documentation & Assessment
Advancing clinical documentation and assessment capabilities.
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Arabic & English Functionality
Strengthening Arabic and English language functionality.
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Patient Companion Experience
Developing the patient companion experience.
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Clinical Pilots & Evaluations
Working with clinicians and organisations through pilots and evaluations.
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Responsible Regional Expansion
Expanding responsibly across the Arab world.
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Safety, Privacy & Responsible AI
Continuing to strengthen safety, privacy, and responsible AI practices.
Our Institutional Partners
SakinaAI is proudly supported and funded by Qatar's leading innovation and research bodies.
Qatar Science & Technology Park
QSTP is Qatar's premier innovation hub, home to 300+ companies including multinationals and high-growth startups. SakinaAI is an officially registered and incubated member of the QSTP community at Education City, Doha — giving us access to world-class infrastructure, funding pathways, and a vibrant network of innovators and investors.
Qatar Research, Development & Innovation Council
QRDI is Qatar's national body for funding and enabling research, development, and innovation aligned with Qatar's 2030 Vision. SakinaAI has been awarded the QRDI Small Business Innovation Grant (SBIG) Phase I — Project #SBIGP101-0722-250115 — a 12-month research grant running January–December 2026, validating the scientific and commercial merit of our AI-powered mental health platform.