Shinas: A student team from Shinas University of Technology and Applied Sciences has designed a unique digital health platform called "Meaad" that aims to make access to home healthcare services easier across the North Al Batinah Governorate.
The platform makes it simple for patients and visitors to schedule medical appointments while offering extensive information on physicians and clinics. Meaad has a flexible and user-friendly interface that is suitable for both older people and tech-savvy youngsters, as well as ensuring price openness. It uses artificial intelligence to improve user experience by recommending appropriate services.
To date, the platform has served over one million users, including patients, physicians, and consultants, as well as more than 460 medical facilities and clinics throughout the Sultanate of Oman.
Muadh Murad AlMaamari, CEO of the "Nahj" Foundation, said the staff encountered numerous difficulties due to the idea's uniqueness. However, consistent coordination with appropriate organizations, as well as the formulation of a complete plan, helped to emphasize its significance in this critical area.
He stated that efforts are being made to extend the platform by offering new services such as medicine delivery and virtual consultations, as well as improving connection with public healthcare organizations and widening medical specialties. The business intends to extend coverage to all Oman governorates by next year, while considering alternatives for future growth into the Gulf market.
The "Meaad" platform has reached numerous milestones, including: First place in the Best Student Idea Competition; Best Idea Award at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Shinas (2025); and Best Idea Award at the Shinas Winter Festival (2024).
Furthermore, the platform has developed connections with the Ministry of Health and a number of private medical organizations, indicating that this digital health invention is becoming more widely acknowledged in academic and medical sectors.
