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ABOUT IFTAH AI

Enterprise AI. Customer Control.

Put models and agents into production with control over your data, technology choices, and operations.

WHY WE STARTED

From AI Opportunity to Production

AI ideas were easy to test. Sensitive data and real operations made production harder. We built Iftah to help teams choose the right models, stay in control, and move useful AI into production.

The platform to turn model capability into business value.

OUR NAME

Why “Iftah”?

“Iftah” means “to open” or “to unlock” in Arabic.

The name reflects our purpose: unlock new possibilities while preserving choice, control, and trust.

Unlock possibilities. Preserve choice. AI on your terms.

OUR PURPOSE

A Better Path From AI Ambition to Everyday Use

Help organizations use advanced AI with clear ownership of their data, decisions, and outcomes.

  1. 01MODEL CHOICE

    Use the AI That Fits the Job

    Different problems need different models. Organizations should be free to choose and change as their needs evolve.

  2. 02CUSTOMER CONTROL

    Control Key AI Decisions

    Your organization decides where AI runs, what information it can access and how it may be used.

  3. 03BUSINESS VALUE

    Start With a Valuable Use Case

    Validate one high-value application in everyday operations, then expand based on measurable results.

Measure success by the value AI delivers in production.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND IFTAH AI

People Behind Iftah AI

Our leaders work directly with customers throughout each engagement.

Obaid Rehman, Co-founder & CEO

Obaid Rehman

Co-founder & CEO

With 15 years of experience across Gulf markets, Obaid understands how organizations in the region evaluate technology, build trust and make long-term decisions.

FOCUS

Gulf market strategy and customer relationships

Mahammad Rafi, Co-founder & CTO

Mahammad Rafi

Co-founder & CTO

Rafi is an alumnus of IIT Bombay and the University of Washington in Seattle, with experience across enterprise data, regulated operations and AI platforms.

FOCUS

Enterprise AI product and technology

Mahammad Suleman, SVP, North America

Mahammad Suleman

SVP, North America

Suleman is a relationship-driven sales leader who understands how to turn customer priorities into clear business opportunities.

FOCUS

North American sales and customer partnerships

HOW WE WORK

A Focused Start. A Practical Path to Scale.

Start with a business priority, agree the outcome, and define a focused path to production.

We Listen First

Before discussing products or models, we understand the outcome you want, the people involved and why it matters.

We Keep the First Step Focused

We choose one valuable and achievable use case with clear owners and measurable results.

We Stay Close to the Work

Our team works with yours through planning, production, and ongoing platform decisions.

ENGAGEMENT JOURNEY

  1. 01

    Start With the Question

    What should AI make easier, faster or safer for your business?

  2. 02

    Define Success

    Agree on the expected outcome, responsibilities and measures of success.

  3. 03

    Validate With Your Teams

    Move one focused application into use with the people it was designed to help.

  4. 04

    Expand What Works

    Expand to more users, models, and locations as results validate the investment.

Start focused. Prove value. Expand with confidence.

GLOBAL TEAM

Built Across Regions. Connected by One Mission

Our regional presence connects customers with the market knowledge, engineering expertise, and delivery teams behind the platform.

COMPANY DETAILS

COMPANY
Iftah AI
HEADQUARTERS
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
WHO WE SERVE
Regulated enterprises
HOW WE WORK
Founder-led and directly involved

LOCATIONS

  1. 01

    Sharjah

    Headquarters and company leadership

  2. 02

    Riyadh

    Gulf customers and market presence

  3. 03

    Atlanta

    Engineering

  4. 04

    Toronto

    Engineering and North American presence

  5. 05

    Hyderabad

    Product delivery and operations

Customers work with one Iftah AI team, with direct access to the people responsible for the outcome.

START A CONVERSATION

Turn Your AI Priorities Into a Production Plan

Evaluate the business opportunity, technical requirements, and practical next steps with our team.