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Esaal Esaal is all about enabling digital transformation using transactional data.

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Esaal
ANAS ALI, COO AND CIO, AND REEM MUSABBAH, CEO, ESAAL

Esaal is a software-as-a-service solution powered by artificial intelligence in transforming paper receipts to smart ones, and thereby promoting digital transformation. It thus helps retailers and government to use item-level receipt data to make shopping experiences in retail more enjoyable and valuable through smart e-receipts.

  • FOUNDED IN: 2021
  • SECTOR: Fintech

"We are driving technological advancementsin the region by introducing innovative solutions like digital receipts. Our commitment to tech innovation aligns with the UAE's vision of becoming a global technology hub. Esaal is also a leader in sustainability initiatives. By reducing paper consumption through our digital receipt platform, we are supporting the UAE's efforts to create a sustainable and environmentally responsible society. Esaal's platform also facilitates the digital transformation of businesses across various sectors in the UAE. We help companies embrace digital processes, improving their efficiency and competitiveness. Through our focus on sustainability, digitalization, and innovation, Esaal contributes to economic growth and diversification in the UAE. We support the government's goals of building a knowledge-based economy."

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