Fatima Al-Zahra Al-Mahmoud

Saudi Arabian tech entrepreneur who revolutionized women's healthcare access through mobile innovation

Fatima Al-Zahra Al-Mahmoud (born 1992) is a groundbreaking Saudi Arabian entrepreneur and software engineer whose mobile application Sahel Health has transformed healthcare access for women in the Middle East. Launching in 2021 during the pandemic, her platform provides discreet telemedicine consultations and connects patients to female specialists across 15 countries. The app's AI-driven symptom checker and encrypted messaging system have enabled over 500,000 women to bypass traditional gender barriers in healthcare systems. Fatima's work was recognized by Forbes Middle East's 30 Under 30 in 2023 and inspired similar platforms in Iran and UAE. She pioneered blockchain-based medical records for refugee women through her 2024 partnership with UNFPA, creating an ethical framework for cross-border health data sharing. Her TEDx talk 'Code for Compassion' has been translated into 22 languages, influencing global health tech ethics standards.