Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – December 2025
Naseej for Technology,the region’s leading provider of digital transformation solutions in learning and knowledge management, is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Major Player in GCC AI Professional Services in the IDC MarketScape: Gulf Countries AI Professional Services 2025 Vendor Assessment. The recognition validates Naseej’s growing leadership in Arabic-first artificial intelligence and its proven ability to deliver production-grade AI solutions for education, cultural institutions, and government entities across the GCC.
The IDC MarketScape assessment highlights Naseej’s strong differentiation through Arabic natural language processing (NLP), deep regional domain expertise, and an expanding portfolio of production AI deployments delivered under strict local data-residency and compliance requirements. This positions Naseej among a select group of providers shaping the evolution of AI professional services in the region.
Medad’s AI-First Philosophy – AI is not a feature. It is the foundation.
Medad is designed with AI embedded at the core of its platforms shaping how data is analyzed, decisions are made, and experiences are delivered across the entire ecosystem.
What AI-First Means at Medad:
- Built-in Intelligence: AI is natively embedded across Medad platforms, not added as a layer or plug-in.
- Data-Driven by Design: Continuous data analysis powers insights, predictions, and smarter operational decisions.
- From Automation to Autonomy: Intelligent workflows reduce manual effort and enable proactive, self-optimizing processes.
- Context-Aware Experiences: Personalized learning, training, and institutional journeys driven by real-time behavioral and performance data.
- Responsible & Secure AI: Governance-ready, compliant by design, and aligned with regional data sovereignty and security standards.
Arabic-First AI, Built for Real-World Impact
IDC’s evaluation recognizes Naseej’s ability to translate AI innovation into measurable outcomes.
- Faster, smarter decision-making
- Measurable performance improvement
- Scalable intelligence across institutions
- Future-ready digital ecosystems
- AI-assisted learning through AI Tutor and AI Teacher Assistant
- Accelerated library cataloguing via AI Cataloguing (Cat.AI)
- Higher exam integrity through AI-powered proctoring
- Reduced accreditation and quality cycle times using AI-driven accreditation and analytics tools
- Advanced Arabic Grammatical Error Correction tailored to institutional content and workflows
These capabilities enable organizations to modernize operations while maintaining full control over sensitive data within national and sectoral regulatory frameworks.
Competing on the Same Field as Global Leaders
Being plotted on the IDC MarketScape alongside global consulting firms such as Accenture, IBM, PwC, EY, and KPMG marks a significant milestone for Naseej. It signals that a Saudi-born, Arabic-first AI specialist can compete on equal footing with multinational providers, driven by proven production use cases, localized delivery models, and a robust enterprise-grade AI platform purpose-built for the GCC.
Commenting on the recognition, Eng. Othman Al-Abdulkarim, CEO of Naseej for Technology, said: “This recognition from IDC signals a structural shift in how AI leadership in the GCC is being defined. The next phase of AI will not be led by experimental models or generic platforms, but by sovereign, Arabic-first systems that operate at scale, deliver measurable outcomes, and respect local data and regulatory realities. At Naseej, we are building AI as a national digital infrastructure deeply embedded in education, culture, and government workflows. Being recognized alongside global firms confirms that regional innovators, when grounded in production readiness and domain depth, are positioned not just to compete, but to shape the future of AI services in the Gulf.”
Looking Ahead
Naseej continues to invest in expanding its AI capabilities, including advanced AI agent orchestration, reusable enterprise AI components, and managed MLOps through Medad platform. The company remains committed to advancing responsible, scalable, and culturally aligned AI that accelerates digital transformation across education, culture, and government sectors in the GCC.
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Naseej for Technology, the leading provider of knowledge solutions in the region, has served academic institutions, cultural centers, and government organizations since 1989. With over 500 skilled professionals, Naseej delivers cutting-edge digital solutions, including Business, Cultural, and Higher Education solutions, to drive digital transformation forward. Naseej empowers its partners to streamline operations, enhance user experiences, and achieve their strategic goals. Through innovative solutions like Medad Cloud Platform and initiatives like Naseej Academy, Naseej continues to shape the future of education and knowledge management across the region.
The IDC MarketScape: Gulf Countries AI Professional Services 2025 Vendor Assessment delivers a comprehensive evaluation of AI professional service providers across the GCC, with a focused assessment of IT project delivery and support capabilities. This study marks IDC’s first regional MarketScape dedicated to the Gulf AI services market and builds on its global AI services analysis completed in 2025. The assessment applies IDC’s standardized MarketScape framework to compare vendors’ current capabilities, go-to-market strategies, and future readiness within the unique regulatory, data-residency, and sectoral requirements of the GCC.