Altibbi

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Altibbi is a digital health platform serving Arabic speakers in the Middle East and North Africa. It started in Amman, Jordan in 2008, founded by Jalil Labadi and his father, Dr. Abdel Aziz Labadi. The idea grew from Dr. Labadi’s Arabic Medical Glossary, created in 2004, to give reliable medical information in Arabic.

What it offers: hundreds of medical articles, a medical glossary, a Q&A section, the latest medical news, and telehealth consultations. It partners with Mawdoo3 to reach more readers.

The platform has worked with governments and organizations to expand access to care, including the Egyptian Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology for 24/7 online consultations in Egypt, a UNDP campaign in Egypt, and health programs with the Royal Health Awareness Society. It has also partnered with Reckitt for sexual health consultations in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, and with Libyana in Libya to provide health advice.

Funding and growth: Altibbi began with self-funding and friends’ support. Its first meaningful investment came in 2015 from Middle East Venture Partners and DASH Ventures, helping grow doctor–user interactions across five Arab countries. A 2018 funding round raised $6.5 million from several investors. In 2023, Altibbi raised about $44 million to grow in Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

Apps and technology: in 2021, Altibbi launched the Al-Tibbi app with the +Connect feature for doctor–patient communication. The Tebi Clinic uses artificial intelligence to transcribe medical notes and can read certain vital signs from a smartphone camera. Tebi Mama provides health information for pregnant women and new parents, while Tebi Academy trains doctors in partnership with Primary Care International.

People and reach: Altibbi links more than 12,000 accredited doctors. In 2017, over 50,000 people used phone consultations, and the site now attracts about 10 million visitors each month. The platform has earned recognition for Arabic health content, including the Arab E-Content Award in Health in 2013.