Qatar Institute for Speech and Hearing

What Qatar Institute for Speech and Hearing does

Qatar Institute for Speech and Hearing (QISH) is a private, founder-led multi-disciplinary rehabilitation center headquartered in Doha, Qatar, with a satellite clinic in Al Wakrah. Founded in 2011 by Indian Audiology Engineer Niyas Kavungal, the center began as a two-discipline speech and audiology practice and has expanded into a seven-discipline platform delivering Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Special Education Therapy, Audiology, and Home Service to children and adults with developmental, neurological, and acquired communication and physical challenges. QISH is the first private special needs facility licensed under the Qatar Ministry of Public Health and employs over 100 MOPH-licensed clinicians.

The center's clinical offering is built on evidence-based therapeutic frameworks — Applied Behavior Analysis, Sensory Integration, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Oral Placement Therapy, Auditory Integration Therapy, and primitive reflex integration — paired with specialized audiological diagnostic equipment. Service delivery is organized around nine structured programs (Early Intervention, School Readiness, Learning Improvement, Down Syndrome, Stuttering, Cochlear Implants, Delayed Language, QISH Communication, and Development Disorder Prevention) delivered through in-center, in-home, and online/virtual channels.

Commercially, QISH operates a session-based professional services model with quote-based, pay-as-you-go pricing and discounted multi-session packages (e.g., the Down Syndrome Program offering up to 24 sessions per month). Revenue streams include therapy sessions, assessments, audiology device sales and servicing, and home-based services, with reimbursement supported by in-network status with Al Koot and QLM QPSC insurers. Client acquisition is referral- and community-driven via schools, healthcare providers, and awareness events. The QISH ecosystem also includes three wholly-owned sister concerns — QISH Center/QRC (a Ministry of Education-licensed special-needs preschool), QISH Medical Trading (medical and special-needs supplies distribution), and QISH Al Wakrah (the second clinical branch) — extending the platform into adjacent verticals. QISH reports 1,000+ lifetime clients, 100,000+ lifetime therapy sessions, and recognized brand status in the Qatari special-needs market.

Name

Qatar Institute for Speech and Hearing

Legal name

Qatar Institute for Speech and Hearing

Website

https://qish.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Qatar Institute for Speech and Hearing (QISH) is a Doha-headquartered, MOPH-licensed private rehabilitation center delivering speech, occupational, physiotherapy, psychology, special education, and audiology services to children and adults with developmental and communication challenges across Qatar, including an Al Wakrah branch.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Needs Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Language Disorders Intervention (Receptive/Expressive, Morphology/Syntax/Semantics) (EDAKAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Assistive Hearing & Communication Access (Captioning, Hearing Support, Transcription) (EDAFAKAC)

Keywords

• Speech therapy services
• Audiology services
• Occupational therapy
• Special education programs
• Rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Therapy Sessions: Individual and group therapy sessions across multiple disciplines including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, and special education. Sessions are sold in packages with discounts for back-to-back sessions. The Learning Improvement Program offers structured 2-hour sessions three times per week.
2. Assessment Services: Comprehensive initial evaluations and ongoing reassessments that generate detailed reports and recommended treatment plans. Initial consultations are followed by detailed assessments tailored to specific needs.
3. Audiology Products and Services: Hearing aid trials, fitting, evaluation, and sales. Includes hearing aid battery sales, device service and repairs, customized swimming plugs, and noise reduction earplugs.
4. In-Home Therapy Services: Home-based therapy sessions provided by licensed clinicians for clients who prefer therapy in their home environment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Qatar Institute for Speech and Hearing (QISH) is a multidisciplinary rehabilitation center in Qatar that diagnoses and treats children and adults with speech, language, hearing, developmental, and learning needs. It delivers speech and language therapy, audiology services including hearing aid fitting, occupational therapy, psychology and counseling, physiotherapy, and special education programs through both in-clinic and home-visit sessions.

Product overview

Qatar Institute for Speech and Hearing (QISH) is a multidisciplinary rehabilitation center offering a comprehensive portfolio of therapeutic services and specialized programs. The core services include Speech and Language Therapy, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Special Education Therapy, Audiology, and Home Service. These services are delivered through 9 structured programs: Early Intervention Programme, School Readiness Program, Learning Improvement Program, Down Syndrome Program, Stuttering Program, Cochlear Implants Hearing Program, Delayed Language Development Program, QISH Communication Programme, and Development Disorder Prevention Programme. The center positions itself as a one-stop solution for special needs rehabilitation, combining clinical therapies with educational support and home-based intervention options. QISH is the first private special needs facility licensed under the Ministry of Public Health in Qatar, serving children and adults with developmental, neurological, and acquired communication and physical challenges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Speech and Language Therapy Assessment and therapeutic intervention for children and adults with speech delays, language disorders, articulation issues, stuttering, and communication difficulties. Delivered by qualified speech-language pathologists through in-clinic sessions, home visits, and online sessions.
• Audiology and Hearing Aid Services Comprehensive audiological assessments, hearing evaluations, and hearing aid dispensing and fitting services for children and adults with hearing impairments. Includes diagnostic testing, hearing aid selection, fitting, and follow-up support.
• Occupational Therapy Therapeutic programs addressing fine motor skills, sensory processing, daily living skills, and sensory integration for children with developmental delays, autism, and sensory processing disorders.
• Psychology and Counseling Services Psychological assessment, behavioral therapy, and counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults addressing behavioral challenges, emotional issues, learning difficulties, and developmental conditions such as autism.
• Physiotherapy Physical therapy services addressing gross motor development, posture, balance, and physical rehabilitation needs for children and adults with developmental or physical conditions.
• Special Education Programs Structured individualized education programs for children with learning disabilities, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, and other special needs, delivered using evidence-based methodologies including ABA, PECS, and sensory integration approaches.
• ABA Therapy Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder and behavioral challenges, using evidence-based ABA techniques delivered by trained therapists in clinic and home settings.
• Sensory Integration Therapy Sensory integration therapy for children with sensory processing disorders, autism, and developmental delays, delivered through structured sensory-based interventions in dedicated therapy rooms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 therapy sessions delivered since 2011
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Al Koot InsuranceminorOthersInsurance provider partnership allowing QISH clients to access services with insurance coverage. QISH is an in-network provider for Al Koot insurance plans.
• QLM QPSCminorOthersInsurance provider partnership enabling QISH clients to utilize QLM insurance coverage for rehabilitation services at the center.
• QISH Center for People with Disabilities (QRC)minorOthersSister concern - specialized preschool for special needs children licensed by Ministry of Education. Provides individual and group sessions, speech therapy, behavior therapy, and special education programs. Located at same address in Madinat Khalifa.
• QISH Medical Trading and ServiceminorOthersSister concern supplying medical equipment, consumables, special needs products, and healthcare products throughout Qatar.
• QISH Al WakrahminorOthersMultidisciplinary rehabilitation center branch in Al Wakrah providing individual and group sessions for speech therapy, occupational therapy, special education, psychology, and behaviour therapy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• KidsFirst Therapy Services: UAE-based pediatric multi-disciplinary therapy provider offering speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy. Emerging regional peer with overlapping pediatric therapy services and similar clinician-led delivery model.
• Inspired Therapy Solutions: GCC-based provider of speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy services for children. Emerging player in the same pediatric therapy space with comparable service categories.

Regional players

• Bay Audiology: Hearing-care chain with presence in the GCC (and ANZ), offering audiology assessments, hearing aids, and aftercare. Comparable to QISH's audiology service line and hardware revenue stream, but focused exclusively on hearing care.

Direct peers

• Mada Center (Qatar Assistive Technology Center): Qatari non-profit center providing assistive technology and special-needs services, operating in the same Doha market with overlapping special-needs clientele. Directly comparable as a Qatar-based special-needs services provider, though more focused on assistive tech than clinical therapy.
• Dubai Center for Special Needs: UAE special-needs education and therapy center providing individualized educational and therapeutic programs. Comparable in offering bundled therapy + special education services to children with developmental challenges in the Gulf.
• Rashid Centre for the Determined: Dubai-based rehabilitation and education center for people of determination (special needs), offering multi-disciplinary therapy, education, and vocational training. Highly comparable multi-disciplinary model in the GCC, though operating in the UAE.
• Manzil Center: Sharjah-based center offering therapy, education, and vocational training for people with disabilities. Closely comparable multi-disciplinary special-needs services model in the GCC with similar therapist-led programs.
• Stepping Stones (UAE): UAE-based center offering speech, occupational, and behavioral therapy for children with special needs. Direct comparable in pediatric therapy services with overlapping clinical methodologies (ABA, sensory integration).

Broad incumbents

• Amplifon: Global leader in hearing-care retail and audiology services. Comparable as a hearing-aid retailer and audiology provider, but operates at vastly larger scale as a listed incumbent across multiple geographies.
• Sonova: Swiss-listed global hearing-care company covering hearing instruments, cochlear implants, and audiological services. Comparable through QISH's cochlear implant rehabilitation program, but Sonova is a device-plus-services incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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