amplifAI health Joins Google’s AI for Health Growth Academy

The Saudi-based amplifAI health has been selected as a participant in Google’s Growth Academy: AI for Health. Out of numerous applicants from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, 24 companies were chosen, with amplifAI health being the sole representative from the Middle East, as per an emailed press release to Inc. Arabia.

The co-founders of amplifAI health recently attended the program’s kick-off event at the PariSanté Campus in Paris. The event offered a platform for networking and knowledge sharing, featuring prominent figures like Google’s Chief Health Officer, Karen DeSalvo, and the Director of PariSanté Campus, Professor Antoine Tesniere.

During the event, amplifAI health’s co-founders engaged with Google’s top experts in discussions regarding artificial intelligence (AI), sales, and communication, among others. Founded in 2023, amplifAI health will receive support, including access to tools, workshops on AI best practices, leadership development sessions, and product design guidance.

Studies show employee mental wellness is directly related to creativity and innovation at work. Comprehensive mental health and employee wellness benefits increase productivity, and performance, and reduce the costs associated with losing talent and potential.

A 2022 survey by Bayt.com, a leading job-searching site in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, indicated that 52% of employees in the region have considered leaving their current jobs in search of a better work-life balance at least once during the 12 months ahead of the survey.^[1]  

The report indicated that around 23% of respondents have neglected their personal and family obligations due to work, 47% of employees work between 40 and 60 hours per week, and 86% often have to work overtime or put in extra hours from home. Furthermore, 19% say that it is difficult to take time off (paid or unpaid leave) in their current job.