FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Cost, timelines, languages, ownership and how we work with companies in Saudi Arabia.
FAQ
All questions
How much does mobile app development cost in Saudi Arabia?
Cost depends on platforms, the number of screens and user roles, integrations such as mada, Apple Pay or your ERP, and whether the app ships in Arabic and English. After a free 30-minute scoping call we send a fixed written quote within 48 hours.
Do you deliver websites and apps in Arabic and English?
Yes. Arabic and English are written natively and designed separately, with right-to-left layouts, Arabic typography and Arabic SEO built in from the start.
Should we implement an ERP or build custom business software?
Implement an ERP when your processes are close to industry standard, such as finance, inventory and HR. Build custom software when a process is what makes you different. Many Saudi companies run an ERP for the core and custom portals or apps around it.
Can you integrate ZATCA e-invoicing?
Yes. We scope ZATCA (Fatoora) e-invoicing integration as part of ERP implementation and custom billing projects in Saudi Arabia.
Do you work with companies in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Khobar?
Yes. We work with clients across Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Khobar, Makkah and Madinah, with remote delivery and in-person workshops when a project needs them.
Who owns the code and accounts?
You do. We build under your own domain, hosting, app store and cloud accounts, and hand over source code and documentation at launch.
What does an IT consulting company do?
An IT consulting company assesses your current systems, recommends what to change, and plans how to do it. Good IT consultants also help you choose vendors, design system architecture and oversee delivery so the plan actually happens.
How long does an IT assessment take?
A focused assessment for a small or mid-sized company usually takes a few weeks of interviews and system reviews, followed by a written report and roadmap. We confirm the timeline in the proposal.
Do you sell hardware or software licences?
No. We do not resell licences, which keeps our recommendations independent. We help you buy from the vendor or partner that suits you.
Can you help with PDPL compliance?
We design systems with the Personal Data Protection Law in mind, including data mapping, access control and data residency. For legal interpretation we work alongside your legal adviser.
How much does custom software development cost in Saudi Arabia?
It depends on the number of user roles, screens, integrations and languages. We scope the project on a free call and send a fixed written quote within 48 hours, so you know the cost before work starts.
Will we own the source code?
Yes. You own the code, the database and the hosting accounts. We hand over documentation at launch.
Should we build custom software or buy SaaS?
Buy SaaS when a standard tool fits your process. Build when the process is what makes you different or when you have outgrown several disconnected tools. Our guide on bespoke software vs SaaS covers the trade-offs.
Do you build Arabic software?
Yes. Arabic and English are designed separately with proper right-to-left layouts, Arabic typography, Hijri and Gregorian dates where needed, and bilingual reports.
Flutter or React Native: which should we choose?
Both are mature. We usually recommend Flutter for consistent design and performance, and React Native when you have an in-house JavaScript team. See Flutter vs React Native.
Do you publish the app to the App Store and Google Play?
Yes. We prepare store listings in Arabic and English, handle review submissions and publish under your own developer accounts.
Do you maintain apps after launch?
Yes. Monthly maintenance covers OS updates, crash monitoring, security patches and small improvements.
Is our data safe when we use AI?
We design AI systems so your data is not used to train public models, access is permission-based and data can stay in the region where required. We document data flows for your compliance team.
Can AI understand Arabic?
Modern language models handle Modern Standard Arabic well and Gulf dialects reasonably well. We test with your real customer messages before launch.
Should we build custom AI or buy an off-the-shelf tool?
Buy when a tool solves the problem as-is. Build when AI must connect to your systems or data. Our guide on AI development vs off-the-shelf AI explains how to decide.
How quickly can we see results?
A focused pilot on one use case can usually be live within weeks. We agree the measure of success, such as hours saved or tickets resolved, before we start.
How long does ERP implementation take in Saudi Arabia?
It depends on modules, entities, data quality and customisation. A focused implementation for a single company is shorter than a multi-entity rollout. We set the timeline in the written proposal after discovery. See our ERP implementation guide.
Which ERP is best for Saudi companies?
There is no single best ERP. The right choice depends on your industry, size, budget and in-house skills. Our guide on how to choose an ERP system walks through the criteria.
ERP or custom software?
Use an ERP for standard processes and custom software for what makes you different. Most of our clients combine both. Read ERP vs custom business software.
What does a digital transformation company do?
It helps an organisation decide which processes to digitise, plans the technology and people changes, and delivers them. We combine consulting with in-house design and development so strategy and delivery stay connected.
Where should a Saudi company start?
Start with one or two outcomes that matter to leadership and can be measured, such as order-to-cash time. Our digital transformation strategy guide explains how to choose.
How do you measure success?
We agree KPIs at the start, such as hours saved, error rates or customer satisfaction, and report them through the programme. See measuring the ROI of digital transformation.
How long does a website take?
A corporate website typically moves from discovery to launch in a few weeks, depending on page count and content readiness. We confirm the timeline in the proposal.
Do you write the Arabic content?
Yes. Arabic and English content are written natively by our team, not machine-translated, and reviewed with you before launch.
Will the website rank on Google?
Every site launches with technical SEO, schema and keyword-mapped pages. Ranking for competitive terms also needs ongoing content and links, which our SEO services cover.
How long does SEO take to work?
Technical fixes can show results within weeks, but competitive rankings usually build over several months. That is why our programmes run for a six-month minimum.
Do you do Arabic SEO?
Yes. Arabic keyword research and content are core to every Saudi campaign. See our Arabic SEO guide.
What do your SEO reports include?
Keyword movements, organic clicks and impressions, landing-page performance, technical issues fixed, content published, links earned and organic enquiries.
Can you refresh our existing logo rather than replace it?
Yes. Many clients need a refresh that keeps recognition while fixing Arabic legibility, digital use and consistency.
Do you design Arabic logotypes?
Yes. We design Arabic and English wordmarks together so they balance visually.
Tell us what you need built
Book a free 30-minute scoping call. You get a fixed written proposal within 48 hours, in Arabic or English.