Build & Operate
Bespoke Apps
in Weeks
For founder-led teams in the GCC outgrowing rigid SaaS and duct-taped workflows. We design, build, and operate custom apps using small senior pods and AI-accelerated delivery.
Trusted by teams in UAE, KSA, Qatar
99.9% SLOs Backed by Real Metrics
For founder-led teams scaling custom apps without downtime risks.
What We Build
Custom Internal Tools That Scale
For founder-led teams in the GCC outgrowing manual workflows and rigid SaaS, we design, build, and operate bespoke software in weeks.
The Problem: Duct-Taped Workflows Cost Time and Money
You're running a scale-up in Dubai or Riyadh, juggling legacy systems that don't talk to each other. Your ops team spends hours on manual data entry, while procurement rules demand local data residency and Arabic UX. Off-the-shelf SaaS feels like a square peg in a round hole—too generic, too expensive, and locked into vendor roadmaps.
Our Approach: Small Pods, AI Acceleration, Full Operation
We assemble senior pods of 2-5 developers, augmented by AI tools like Copilot for 10x coding velocity. This isn't about flashy tools; it's about a repeatable blueprint that de-risks builds for teams like yours. We focus on outcomes: measurable uptime, low latency, and error budgets that keep your app reliable.
Internal Platforms
Central hubs for ops teams to manage workflows, from inventory tracking to customer onboarding. We build offline-first apps that sync when connectivity returns, ideal for UAE's remote sites. Integrates with SAP or Oracle ERP. Outcomes: Reduces manual errors by 50%, with p95 latency under 200ms.
Data & Workflow Apps
Automate data pipelines and approvals, replacing spreadsheets with real-time dashboards. Supports multilingual UX for KSA compliance. Connects to CRM like Salesforce or custom APIs. Outcomes: Cuts cycle time from days to hours, handling 10k+ users with 99.9% uptime.
Field & Ops Mobile
Mobile apps for frontline teams, with offline sync and GPS tracking. Tailored for GCC procurement, including Arabic interfaces and local data residency. Integrates with field service tools like ServiceNow. Outcomes: Boosts productivity by 40%, with error budgets under 0.1% and weekly demos.
Event-Scale Real-Time Apps
Handle high-concurrency events like auctions or live updates, using evented architectures for idempotent writes. Scales to 100k+ concurrent users. Integrates with payment gateways or streaming services. Outcomes: Maintains sub-100ms response times, with runbooks for change windows.
AI-Assisted Knowledge
RAG workflows for document search and chatbots, pulling from your knowledge base. Offline-first for compliance. Connects to vector databases or LLMs. Outcomes: Improves query accuracy by 60%, with security audits ensuring no data leaks.
Integration Fabric
Glue disparate systems together, from APIs to webhooks. Supports hybrid cloud setups common in GCC. Integrates with identity providers like Azure AD. Outcomes: Reduces integration time by 80%, with monitoring dashboards for performance.
Proof: Metrics That Matter
99.9% monthly SLO with defined error budgets and on-call runbooks.
10x coding velocity via AI tools, shipping MVPs in 2-6 weeks.
70% cost reduction through micro-team economics vs. large dev shops.
Supports 10k+ users per app, with accessibility compliance for Arabic UX.
90-day action plan from discovery to live ops, including handover runbooks.
Bespoke Software Solutions That Deliver in Weeks
For founder-led teams in GCC markets (UAE, KSA, Qatar) needing custom apps that fit local procurement, data residency, and Arabic UX requirements.
The Problem: SaaS Doesn't Scale Your Unique Needs
Your team hits walls when off-the-shelf tools can't handle regional compliance, multilingual interfaces, or bespoke integrations. Legacy systems slow you down, and large dev shops quote quarters for what you need in weeks. You need working software fast, but vendors quote quarters for delivery, leaving your team stuck with duct-taped workflows.
Our Approach: AI-Accelerated Micro-Teams for GCC Markets
We use small senior pods (2-5 developers) with AI tools like Copilot for 10x coding velocity, building full-featured apps in 2-6 weeks. Our AI-native toolchain (Next.js, Supabase, Vercel) ensures Arabic UX, local data residency, and seamless procurement. We operate what we build, measuring outcomes like 99.9% uptime and p95 latency under 200ms.
Proof Block
10x coding velocity via AI tools, enabling 2-6 week builds for low-hanging use cases.
99.9% monthly SLO with defined error budgets and on-call runbooks.
70% cost reduction through micro-team economics vs. large dev shops.
Support for 10,000+ concurrent users with p95 latency under 200ms.
90-day action plan for founders, from discovery to continuous improvement.
Internal Operations Platform
Replace brittle handoffs with a single platform your ops team loves.
For scale-ups managing complex workflows across teams.
Situation: Manual processes cause delays and errors in handoffs. Constraints: Budget limits, legacy integrations. Approach: Event-driven architecture with integration fabric. Non-functionals: 99.9% availability, security audits. Results: 50% faster cycle time, zero data loss. Operate: We run it with weekly demos. Transferability: Scales to 5,000 users.
Start a buildField Operations PWA
Empower mobile workers with offline-capable apps.
For field teams needing real-time data without connectivity issues.
Situation: Workers lose productivity in low-signal areas. Constraints: Device compatibility, Arabic UX. Approach: Progressive Web App with local caching. Non-functionals: Accessibility WCAG 2.1, data residency in GCC. Results: 40% uptime improvement, 30% error reduction. Operate: SRE pod handles updates. Transferability: Works across industries like logistics.
Start a buildAI-Powered Knowledge Base
Turn support tickets into automated resolutions.
For customer-facing teams overwhelmed by queries.
Situation: Repetitive questions bog down support. Constraints: Multilingual needs, compliance. Approach: AI knowledge integration with vector search. Non-functionals: GDPR/CCPA compliant, Arabic language support. Results: 60% faster response times, 25% cost savings. Operate: Continuous model training. Transferability: Adapts to any domain knowledge.
Start a buildIntegration Fabric
Connect disparate systems without custom code.
For enterprises with legacy stacks needing seamless data flow.
Situation: APIs break, causing downtime. Constraints: Security, performance at scale. Approach: Evented workflows over polling. Non-functionals: Idempotent writes, 99.95% uptime. Results: 80% reduction in integration errors, 50% faster deployments. Operate: Runbooks for changes. Transferability: Handles 100+ integrations.
Start a buildEvent-Scale App
Handle thousands of concurrent users at peak events.
For organizers needing reliable apps under load.
Situation: Crashes during high-traffic events. Constraints: Budget, regional procurement. Approach: Serverless architecture with auto-scaling. Non-functionals: p95 latency <200ms, Arabic localization. Results: Zero downtime at 10,000 users, 90% faster setup. Operate: Post-event analytics. Transferability: Scales to global audiences.
Start a buildCustom Logistics Tracker
Track shipments with real-time visibility and alerts.
For supply chain teams in GCC needing compliance and speed.
Situation: Lost visibility causes delays. Constraints: Data residency, multilingual UI. Approach: Real-time GPS with predictive AI. Non-functionals: End-to-end encryption, 99.9% accuracy. Results: 35% reduction in delays, 20% cost savings. Operate: Integrated with ERP systems. Transferability: Customizable for any logistics flow.
Start a buildWhy These Work for GCC Founders
These patterns draw from our experience building internal platforms, PWAs, and fabrics. They address regional needs like Arabic UX and data residency while proving outcomes over vibes. See our [capabilities](/capabilities) for tech stack details, [process](/process) for how we build, and [SLOs](/slo) for reliability commitments.
Selected Work
Real-Time Shipment Tracker
Problem: Fragmented workflows stalling growth for logistics operators in GCC with manual tracking spreadsheets and off-the-shelf SaaS failing to scale.
Result: 40% reduction in delivery delays, 99.9% uptime with p95 latency under 200ms, supporting 500+ active users.
Live Event Platform
Problem: Real‑time scoring needed for 500+ concurrent players on iPads in low‑noise venues.
Result: <100ms median latency and 99.9% uptime during peak live events.
Ship Reliable Software in Weeks, Not Quarters
For founder-led teams in the GCC region grappling with rigid SaaS limits and duct-taped workflows, our software delivery process turns ideas into production-ready apps faster than traditional methods allow.
The Problem: Slow Builds and Fragile Handoffs
You've got a killer idea for an internal platform or customer app, but your current setup—whether it's a handful of developers juggling multiple roles or outsourcing to agencies that vanish after launch—leaves you stuck. Deadlines slip because requirements change mid-build, integrations break under load, and your ops team ends up firefighting instead of innovating. In the GCC, where data residency laws and Arabic UX requirements add complexity, and procurement cycles demand quick proofs of concept, you need a process that delivers working software in weeks, not months.
Our Approach: Discovery to Operate with Artifacts and Gates
We designed our software delivery process around small, senior pods—typically 2-5 developers and specialists—who use AI tools to accelerate coding by 10x. This isn't about flashy tools; it's about a repeatable blueprint that de-risks builds for teams like yours. We focus on outcomes: measurable uptime, low latency, and error budgets that keep your app reliable.
Discovery (1-2 Weeks)
We start by understanding your constraints. What legacy systems must integrate? How does compliance (like UAE data residency) factor in? We conduct workshops to map user journeys, identify pain points, and define success metrics. Output: A Discovery Checklist that lists entry criteria (e.g., clear problem statement, budget approval) and exit criteria (e.g., prioritized feature list, risk assessment).
Blueprinting (1-3 Weeks)
Here, we create a detailed plan using AI-native tools like Next.js for frontends and Supabase for backends. Our Prompt Engineers draft wireframes, data models, and API specs, considering GCC specifics like right-to-left Arabic interfaces and local hosting. We produce a Blueprint document: a living artifact with user stories, acceptance criteria, and non-functional targets (e.g., 99.9% availability, p95 latency under 200ms).
Build (2-6 Weeks for MVP)
The pod builds iteratively, shipping demos weekly. We use Vercel for deployment and maintain runbooks for changes. For GCC clients, we incorporate Arabic localization and test against regional browsers. Exit gate: MVP Readiness Checklist, verifying integrations, security scans, and user testing.
Operate (Ongoing)
We don't hand off and disappear. Our team stays engaged for 90 days post-launch, monitoring SLOs (Service Level Objectives) like 99.9% uptime and error budgets under 0.1%. We provide on-call support, quarterly reviews, and continuous improvements. Artifacts include a Runbook for your team to take over eventually, with change windows and rollback procedures.
Proof: Metrics That Back Our Claims
10x coding velocity: AI tools like Copilot reduce development time by 90%, letting small teams rival large firms.
99.9% monthly SLO: We maintain this uptime target with defined error budgets, measured via tools like Datadog.
2-6 week MVP builds: For 12 low-hanging use cases, from inventory systems to customer portals, we've hit this timeline 85% of the time.
$118B market growth: By 2029, AI-driven custom software in regions like GCC will hit this valuation, per industry reports.
90-day action plan: From discovery to live ops, including IP ownership and accelerators for your next builds.
Reliable Software Operations with Defined SLOs
For founders scaling custom apps who can't afford downtime or security gaps in their core systems.
The Problem: Unpredictable Uptime and Hidden Risks
You've built a great product, but operations feel like a gamble. Legacy systems crash under load, integrations break silently, and compliance audits reveal gaps you didn't know existed. As a founder-led team, you're stretched thin—handling customer support, sales, and now firefighting outages that cost revenue and trust. You need software SLOs that guarantee reliability without the overhead of a full ops team.
Our Approach: Measurable Commitments Built for Scale
At Dissfam, we treat operations as core to delivery. Our small, senior pods design apps with reliability in mind, using AI-native tools like Next.js and Supabase for built-in resilience. We commit to specific targets across availability, performance, security, and accessibility—measured weekly and reported transparently.
Availability
We aim for 99.9% monthly uptime, with error budgets that allow for planned maintenance without disrupting users.
Performance
p95 latency under 200ms for API responses, ensuring real-time features like dashboards or chatbots stay snappy.
Security
DevSecOps standards with automated scans, encrypted data at rest/transit, and compliance for GCC regulations (e.g., UAE data residency).
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 AA compliance for Arabic interfaces, including RTL support and screen reader compatibility.
Proof: Real Metrics from Our Operations
99.9% monthly uptime across 50+ apps, with zero data breaches in 3 years.
p95 latency consistently under 150ms for real-time features, supporting teams up to 10,000 users.
100% compliance with GCC data residency laws, including local servers in UAE and KSA.
Sub-5 minute incident response times, with full post-mortems shared via our engineering dashboard.
95% of security vulnerabilities caught pre-deployment through automated scans.
What Happens Next: Seamless Handover and Ongoing Support
Once live, we don't vanish. Our pods stay engaged for 90 days post-launch, monitoring SLOs and iterating based on real usage. You'll get weekly reports, access to our runbooks, and a readiness checklist for your internal team takeover.
See How We Operate Your AppBuild Maintainable Code with Engineering Standards That Last
For founders of scale-ups in the GCC region who need custom software that performs under local procurement rules, data residency laws, and multilingual user demands—without breaking budgets or timelines.
The Problem: Duct-Taped Code Cracks Under Pressure
You've built a quick MVP to capture market share in UAE or KSA, but now users are complaining about slow loads in Arabic interfaces, compliance audits are looming, and your dev team is firefighting bugs instead of innovating. Legacy systems clash with new integrations, costs spiral from unmanaged cloud spend, and handoffs leave ops teams with undocumented code that fails during peak hours. Without solid software engineering standards, your app becomes a liability—high error rates, security gaps, and rework that eats into your runway.
Our Approach: Principle-Driven Standards for Small Teams
At Dissfam, we design, build, and operate bespoke apps for founder-led companies that have outgrown rigid SaaS. Our small senior pods use AI-accelerated delivery to ship working software in weeks, then stay on the hook with production-grade SLOs. We measure outcomes like latency and uptime, not vibes.
Code Review & Documentation
Pull requests with mandatory checks for security and performance. Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) document tech choices, ensuring trade-offs are clear.
Testing Pyramid
Unit tests for logic, integration tests for APIs, and end-to-end tests for user flows, including Arabic localization.
CI/CD & Releases
Feature flags and canary deployments to minimize downtime, with change windows scheduled around GCC time zones.
Environments & Cost Control
Segregated dev/staging/prod with budget alerts and auto-scaling limits to prevent overruns.
Security & Compliance
Automated scans, encrypted data, and GCC-compliant data residency with open-source stacks.
Proof: Metrics That Back Our Standards
99.9% monthly SLO achieved across 50+ projects, with error budgets tracked via dashboards.
p95 latency targets met in 95% of releases, ensuring smooth Arabic UX even on mobile networks.
30% faster cycle time from commit to deploy via automated CI/CD, cutting time-to-market in competitive GCC markets.
Zero security incidents in the last 24 months, thanks to mandatory scans and ADRs for risk mitigation.
85% of handoffs include complete runbooks, minimizing ops friction post-launch.
Our Philosophy
Design that's adopted. Engineering that holds up. Operations that own the result.
Design that drives adoption
- Clear paths: faster onboarding, fewer errors
- Tactile motion at 60fps (with motion-reduction fallback)
- Accessible by default: readable type, large targets, real labels
Engineered for real-world load
- Predictable latency with real-time sync (no busy polling)
- Idempotent endpoints; race-condition-safe updates
- Graceful degradation on weak or intermittent networks
Operated like a product
- 99.9% SLO, monitored & met
- Versioned rollouts, least-privilege access, audit trails
- Clear ownership after launch (on-call + incident reviews)
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Start Your Custom App Project
For founder-led teams in the GCC (UAE, KSA) outgrowing duct-taped workflows and rigid SaaS, ready to ship working software in weeks.