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Digital healthcare provider Alma Health secures $ 10M funding to expand into Saudi , Egypt

to-patient healthcare provider specialised in chronic condition management .
Founded in 2021 , Alma Health offers virtual doctor consultations directly via its application with one of the company ’ s licensed , in-house physicians . The company also offers convenient lab tests , which can be done in the comfort of one ’ s home . as : virtual doctor consultations , automatic prescription renewals , home delivery of prescription medicines and at-home lab tests .
The digital platform creates centralised healthcare through a seamlessly created easy-to-use app where users can fully manage their chronic condition needs . The company is backed by global and regional VCs .

Alma Health , a fully-verticalized digital healthcare provider created to transform the lives of individuals living with chronic conditions , announces a $ 10 Million Series A funding round to expand regionally and continue its mission to become the direct-

From there , patients can obtain prescriptions on a renewal basis and are provided with delivery of their prescription medication at no added cost . Patients can also benefit from a second opinion on their chronic condition as well as a customised management plan to improve clinical outcomes .
Alma Health is a direct-to-patient digital healthcare provider which was founded in May 2021 , and initially launched in Abu Dhabi . The company is present in the UAE , Saudi Arabia and Egypt . The platforms host services such
The health tech provider has already made a significant impact in the UAE and is enjoying a growing presence in Egypt . This funding will enable Alma Health to accelerate its growth in Saudi Arabia , enter new markets , and continue to hire top talent .
The $ 10 million Series A round was led by Knuru Capital and Hambro Perks Oryx Fund , with participation from e & Capital , S3 Ventures , Pinnacle Capital and Khwarizmi Ventures . KCP Capital functioned as a financial advisor to the company on its capital raising .

Qatar based Ooredoo launches roaming key for data SIMs for visitors

Ooredoo , Qatar ’ s national telecoms provider , has launched a new service for travellers – the Roaming Key for Data SIMs . As the winter travel season approaches , the company has prepared a new innovative product to make customers ’ journeys more convenient , carefree , and connected . The service will allow users to take their Data SIM abroad and share the internet with family members or other connected devices like computers or tablets .

When subscribing to Roaming Key , customers can use the local allowance from their Data SIM in 27 of the most popular roaming destinations , such as the US , UK ,
Turkey , Germany , GCC countries and many more . A Roaming Key subscription costs just QR 150 and is valid for 7 days . The innovative new service allows customers to use their Local Data Allowances in the most popular global destinations .
From 16 October 2023 , new and existing customers will be able to subscribe to the Roaming Key as part of their Data SIM , Mobile Broadband plans instantly on the Ooredoo App .
Ooredoo is Qatar ’ s communications company , delivering mobile , fixed , broadband internet and corporate managed services tailored to the needs of consumers and businesses . As a community-focused company , Ooredoo is guided by its vision of enriching people ’ s lives and its belief that it can stimulate human growth by leveraging communications to help people achieve their full potential . p
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