About Akaya
AI-first platforms for the markets people use every day.
We combine deep local market knowledge with practical artificial intelligence to remove friction from how people search, transact and connect. Our first product, Malkiati.qa, launched in March 2026 and has grown every month since.
In short
Akaya Information Services is a Qatar-based technology company headquartered in Doha, registered under CR No 233981. It designs, builds and runs its own AI-first digital platforms. Its flagship product is Malkiati (malkiati.qa), Qatar's AI-powered property platform, launched in March 2026. Akaya is fully bootstrapped, with a team of 6, and also builds Box of Story (boxofstory.com), an AI storyteller.
Our story
From one property search to a family of products.
Searching for property in Qatar meant scrolling past the same listing posted several times, guessing whether a price was real, and filling in forms that went nowhere. Agencies had the opposite problem: enquiries with no requirement in them, and no clear way to follow up.
Malkiati was built to fix both sides at once. People search in their own words, a requirement written in plain language is matched with the right agents, listings are tied to Qatar's national address, and the client always sees one honest status for their request.
We are fully bootstrapped. In 2026 we grew from a founding team of 3 to a team of 6, funded entirely by our own work, and automation lets that team serve a national market. The same engineering is now the foundation for everything Akaya builds.
Mission
Make finding, listing and transacting simple, transparent and fair.
Using AI that works for real people, in their own words and their own language.
Vision
To build the most trusted, intelligent digital platforms in the region, starting with property in Qatar.
Our values
How we decide.
- 01
Trust first
Real listings, verified agents, and nothing done without the user's approval.
- 02
AI with purpose
Technology that saves time and money, not technology for show.
- 03
Local at heart
Built for Qatar's market, regulations, areas and bilingual English and Arabic users.
- 04
Open to all
Free access for users, and free listing for newcomers and small owners.
- 05
Lean and resilient
We grow on our own revenue and build to scale.
What sets us apart
AI-first, not AI-added.
- 01
AI at the centre
Super Malki, Malkiati's AI property guide, is designed to sit at the centre of searching, listing, matching and market insight.
- 02
Conversation, not forms
People search and describe what they need in plain English or Arabic, with no filters to learn.
- 03
Built for Qatar
Local areas, metro access, market rules and bilingual users are part of the design.
- 04
Trust by design
Verified listings, government-registered agents, and AI that never acts without approval.
- 05
Fair economics
Free for tenants and buyers, zero commission on selected listings, and free listing for owners.
- 06
Lean execution
A bootstrapped team of 6, up from 3 at launch, serves a national market thanks to automation.
Ready to replicate
Malkiati is built as a reusable platform. We can make it production-ready for a new country, in the GCC or anywhere else, in about two weeks.
Traction since launch
From a handful a month to several every day.
In eight months, with no outside funding, Malkiati went from a handful of sign-ups a month to several every day.
| Growth | At launch (Mar 2026) | Today (Nov 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| New registrations | About 5 per month | 3 to 5 per day |
| New property listings | 3 to 6 per month | 3 to 7 per day |
| Team | 3 people | 6 people |
Where we stand today
- Live listings
- 970+
- Registered users
- 248+
- Website visits
- 300 to 500 per day
- Leads to agents
- 3 to 5 per day
- Verified agents
- 15, and growing
Figures from Akaya's company profile, November 2026.
Responsibility and community
Technology that gives something back.
- 01
Supporting newcomers
New brokers, small agencies and individual owners list for free, so they can reach a national audience at no cost.
- 02
Bilingual listing support
Our team helps owners create listings in English and Arabic.
- 03
Saving families money
Zero commission on selected listings and free access for every tenant and buyer.
- 04
Market transparency
Free rent price and area guides help residents and expats make informed decisions.
- 05
Digital Qatar
A home-grown, digital-first platform that supports the digital transformation goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.
Roadmap and future vision
Most trusted in Qatar, then new markets.
Our goal is to make Malkiati the most trusted and intelligent property platform in Qatar, then take it to new markets.
- 01
Deepen AI
Grow Super Malki into end-to-end property journeys, with smarter matching, predictive pricing and agent performance insights.
- 02
Scale in Qatar
More agents, more listings and more daily leads, with trust and quality at the centre.
- 03
Expand across the GCC and beyond
Launch in new countries, each ready in about two weeks.
- 04
Grow the Akaya portfolio
Apply our AI-first platform approach to other everyday markets.
Company facts
Akaya at a glance.
- Legal name
- Akaya Information Services LLP
- Brand
- Akaya
- Commercial Registration (CR) No
- 233981
- Headquarters
- Doha, Qatar
- Focus
- AI-first digital platforms (PropTech)
- Flagship product
- Malkiati.qa
- Product launch
- March 2026
- Team
- 6 people (from 3 at founding)
- Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Products
- Malkiati (malkiati.qa), Box of Story (boxofstory.com)
- Languages
- English and Arabic
- Website
- akayatechnologies.com
Questions, answered
Is Malkiati owned by Akaya?
Yes. Malkiati (malkiati.qa) is a product of Akaya Information Services, which designs, builds and operates it. It launched in March 2026.
What is Akaya's commercial registration number?
Akaya Information Services is registered in Qatar under CR No 233981, with its headquarters in Doha.
How big is the Akaya team?
Akaya has a team of 6 people, up from a founding team of 3 at the start of 2026.
Is Akaya funded by investors?
No. Akaya is fully bootstrapped and grows on its own revenue.
Can Akaya bring Malkiati to another country?
Yes. Malkiati is built as a reusable platform, and Akaya can make it production-ready for a new country, in the GCC or anywhere else, in about two weeks. Use the contact form to start a conversation.
What other products does Akaya make?
Besides Malkiati, Akaya builds Box of Story (boxofstory.com), an AI storyteller that writes and narrates personalised stories for every age.
Next step
Partner with us, or bring Malkiati to a new market? Let's talk.
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