Nabta Health’s Smith on the Gulf’s Health-Tech Sector
On March 7, 2025, Sophie Smith, the founder of Nabta Health, appeared on Bloomberg TV’s ‘Horizons Middle East and Africa’. Smith, whose company is the only women’s hybrid healthcare provider in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), spoke with Paul Allen about Nabta Health’s recent developments.
The discussion focused on the company’s Series A funding, a significant investment into its research and development (R&D) unit, and the general trajectory of the health-tech sector within the Gulf region. The interview provided insights into Nabta Health’s strategic direction and the broader landscape of healthcare innovation in the area.

This interview provides a snapshot of the growing health-tech industry within the GCC, highlighting the role of companies like Nabta Health in shaping the future of healthcare in the region.