DUBAI: Saudi owned startup SDM has been named runner up at the London Business School MENA Startup Competition 2026, scooping $15,000 in prize money. The firm is developing AI-powered tools for the early detection of chronic diseases, after witnessing growing challenges diabetic patients face in specialized eye care, particularly in rural and underserved communities. SAARIA, the new AI tech developed by SDM, delivers diagnostic results for eye tests within minutes without requiring a physician t
