In recent years, real estate firms in the UAE, both SMEs and larger developers, face an increasingly challenging balancing act: ensuring that booming supply does not outpace real demand, especially in off-plan and mid-market residential segments. To manage this risk, many organisations are adopting AI-driven business management software

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) has moved far beyond its traditional back-office role. Today, it is at the heart of immersive, AI-driven ecosystems that are shaping the UAE’s journey toward smart cities and future-ready industries. In this Q&A, Moossa M. Alavi, Founder & CEO of Techbot ERP, shares how digital twins, AI, and metaverse technologies are converging to redefine ERP as an intelligent driver of transformation—reshaping construction, real estate, logistics, and infrastructure across the region.

The UAE is fast becoming a fertile ground for tech innovation, particularly among startups seeking agility, scalability, and cost-efficiency. At the heart of this digital evolution lies Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) — an enabler that is rapidly reshaping business operations across industries. In recent years, the SaaS market has been growing at an unprecedented rate, especially among startups in the retail, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors. But what’s fueling this growth? And why now? In this article, Moossa M Alavi, Founder and CEO of Techbot ERP, explores the key drivers behind the SaaS

Mr Moossa Alavi, 47, has invested in his businesses, stocks, property and gold, and aims to semi-retire in eight years, when he hopes to earn a monthly income of Dh100,000. My Dubai Salary‘I earn Dh25,000 as an entrepreneur after a career pivot' He currently lives in his own property with his wife and four children in Dubai’s Damac Hills 2. Mr Alavi, who comes from the southern Indian state of Kerala, has been in the UAE since 1997 and obtained his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Jaipur National University.

Moossa M. Alavi, Founder & CEO of Techbot ERP, highlights a strategic shift among UAE startups—from rapid scaling to an infrastructure-first approach. By adopting ERP early, founders ensure long-term sustainability, leveraging cloud-based solutions to enhance efficiency, compliance, and scalability, ultimately building resilient, data-driven businesses. Over the past few years, there has been a powerful shift in the way UAE start-ups approach growth. While “scale fast” was once the dominant mindset, today’s most forward-thinking entrepreneurs are rewriting that narrative.

The UAE is positioning itself as a leader in digital innovation, committed to adopting technologies that enhance efficiency and competitiveness. As businesses accelerate digital transformation, AI and ML have emerged as key enablers, especially within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. This evolution is reshaping how companies operate, with AI-integrated ERP solutions becoming the new standard.

With IT services adoption soaring across manufacturing, logistics, real estate, and education, experts predict a transformational decade ahead for the UAE’s digital economy The UAE isn’t just adopting technology – it’s actively shaping the future of tech-driven economies across the Middle East, experts said. Image: Shutterstock From manufacturing to real estate, UAE companies across all sectors are rapidly adopting advanced digital solutions, driving the country’s IT market toward a projected $12.5 billion by 2032.

In a significant step toward digitalizing mission-critical aviation services, Techbot ERP has entered a strategic partnership with BlueDot, a globally recognized provider of air ambulance chartering and private jet fueling solutions. The collaboration sets the foundation for a comprehensive operational overhaul through the implementation of a centralized, real-time Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Operating across multiple continents, BlueDot manages time-sensitive services that rely heavily on precision and agility.

Dubai, UAE – 16th April 2025: At the recently concluded Business Show UAE 2025, held in Dubai on April 15, Techbot Information Technology LLC made a lasting impression as one of the leading  partners of Odoo in the region. The event, which drew an audience of approximately (number to be added by client) industry professionals, served as a dynamic platform to explore the future of enterprise technology, with Odoo 18 taking center stage.