Software & AI Development Company in Riyadh
Elbetron is a Saudi software and AI development company serving organisations in Riyadh. Our headquarters is in Al Khobar, and our team meets Riyadh clients in person for workshops, kickoffs and milestone demos, then delivers in Arabic and English.
Book a meeting in Riyadh What we buildA Saudi software company for Riyadh teams
Riyadh organisations looking for a software development company usually want three things: a team that understands the Saudi market, people they can sit across the table from, and a partner that can build both the software and the AI inside it. Elbetron is a Saudi software house that designs and builds custom software, AI solutions and mobile apps, and we have delivered and are running projects for Riyadh-based organisations.
We are clear about where we sit. Our headquarters and development team are in Al Khobar, at the Monsha'at Innovation Center, and we do not have a Riyadh office. What we do have is a way of working that puts us in the room with Riyadh clients when it matters: at the start of a project, at each major milestone and whenever a decision needs everyone together.
What we build for Riyadh organisations
Each service has its own page with the full details. Here is the short version.
Custom software
Business systems, portals and internal tools built around how your organisation actually works.
Custom software developmentAI development
AI solutions for Saudi organisations, from document processing to forecasting and Arabic language AI.
AI development in Saudi ArabiaAI consulting
Strategy, a readiness assessment and a use-case roadmap before you commit budget to AI.
AI consulting in RiyadhGenerative AI
Assistants, smart search and content tools built on large language models, with Arabic in mind.
Generative AI developmentAgentic chatbot
Elbi, our bilingual AI assistant, for customer service and internal teams.
Agentic AI chatbotsMobile apps
iOS and Android apps with full Arabic and right-to-left support.
Mobile app development in RiyadhSalesforce
Salesforce implementation, customisation and integration with your systems.
Salesforce servicesAR & VR
Augmented and virtual reality experiences for training, retail and events.
AR, VR & XR developmentHow we work with Riyadh teams
Everything runs in Arabic and English: workshops, documents, the product itself and the support afterwards.
Discovery workshop in Riyadh
We meet your team in Riyadh to agree the problem, the users, the data and what success looks like. You leave with a clear scope, not a sales pitch.
Kickoff and plan
We confirm priorities, the release plan and who decides what, then set up shared channels and a regular demo rhythm.
Sprints, delivered remotely
Our team builds in short sprints from Al Khobar during Saudi working hours, Sunday to Thursday, so your people get answers the same day.
In-person milestone demos
At key milestones we come back to Riyadh to demo working software, collect feedback and agree the next stage.
Handover and support
We hand over code, documentation and training, and stay on for support and further development if you want us to.
Sectors we have delivered for in Riyadh
We describe our Riyadh work by sector rather than by client name, because many of our clients prefer it that way. These are the sectors we have delivered for, or are working with now, in Riyadh:
Oil, gas & energy
Internal systems, data reporting and process automation for teams that run complex operations and need reliable, secure software.
Oil, gas & energyE-commerce
Online stores, ordering and payment journeys, and the back-office tools behind them, built Arabic-first for Saudi shoppers.
E-commerceStartups
MVPs and first product versions built to launch quickly and grow, with founders involved in every sprint.
StartupsBuilt for the Saudi context
We design around these frameworks; we do not certify compliance. Your legal and compliance teams keep that sign-off, and we give them the documentation they need.
- Arabic-first design: interfaces planned for right-to-left from the first wireframe, not translated at the end.
- Data protection: systems designed around the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and the expectations of its regulator, SDAIA.
- Responsible AI: AI features designed around SDAIA's AI Ethics Principles, with human review where decisions matter.
- Security: architecture designed around the National Cybersecurity Authority's Essential Cybersecurity Controls (NCA ECC).
- Vision 2030: a focus on the digital priorities organisations are being asked to deliver, such as automation, better digital services and better use of data.
Cost and timelines
The cost of a software project in Riyadh depends on scope, integrations and how much AI is involved, not on the city. We publish typical price ranges by project size in our guide to software development cost in Saudi Arabia.
For an exact figure, we scope your project after the discovery workshop and give you a written estimate.
Other cities we serve
Riyadh is one of the cities we serve. We also work with organisations in Al Khobar, where our headquarters is, in Dammam and in Jeddah, and with clients across the Kingdom and the GCC.
Questions from Riyadh clients
Do you have an office in Riyadh?
No. Our headquarters is in Al Khobar, at the Monsha'at Innovation Center. We meet Riyadh clients in person for discovery workshops, kickoffs and milestone demos, and do the rest of the work remotely during Saudi working hours.
Do you work in Arabic?
Yes. We work in Arabic and English in meetings, documents and the product itself, and we support right-to-left layouts from the start.
What kinds of Riyadh organisations do you work with?
We have delivered for, or are working with, Riyadh organisations in oil, gas and energy, in e-commerce and in the startup sector. We do not name clients without their permission.
How much does software development cost in Riyadh?
It depends on scope and integrations, not the city. Typical price ranges are in our guide to software development cost in Saudi Arabia, and we give you a written estimate after the discovery workshop.
How long does a project take?
Weeks, not months, for a first version or MVP. Larger platforms are scoped per project after the discovery workshop, and we agree the timeline with you in writing.
Can you advise on AI before we build?
Yes. Our AI consulting service helps you decide which use cases are worth it, checks whether your data is ready and sets out a roadmap before any development starts.
Book a meeting in Riyadh
Tell us what you want to build. We start with a call and, when it makes sense, arrange a meeting with your team in Riyadh.
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