About Arkan
The modular ERP built for the GCC
Arkan was founded with a single mission: give mid-market companies in the Gulf region an ERP that is powerful, modular, and built for how they actually work.
Our Mission
ERP software that respects your business
Most ERPs force you to buy everything or nothing. They are built for Western markets and retrofitted for the GCC. Arkan takes a different approach.
We built a modular platform where every feature is optional, every module integrates seamlessly, and the entire system understands Arabic, RTL, GCC compliance, and regional business practices natively.
Whether you are a five-person agency in Dubai or a fifty-person construction firm in Riyadh, Arkan scales to fit your needs without the complexity tax of legacy systems.
What We Believe In
The principles that guide every line of code, every product decision, and every customer interaction.
Modularity First
Every feature is a composable building block. Activate what you need, leave the rest off. No bloat.
Security by Design
Seven-layer data isolation, end-to-end encryption, and compliance are baked in from day one.
GCC-Native
Built for the Gulf region with Arabic RTL, local compliance, ZATCA support, and regional workflows.
Developer Experience
Clean APIs, comprehensive documentation, and an architecture that developers love to work with.
Built on Modern Technology
An enterprise-grade stack designed for performance, reliability, and developer happiness.
NestJS
Backend Framework
Enterprise-grade Node.js framework for scalable server-side applications with TypeScript.
Next.js
Frontend Framework
React framework powering the client apps, marketing site, and documentation portal.
PostgreSQL
Database
Battle-tested relational database with row-level security, JSONB, and full-text search.
Microsoft Azure
Cloud Infrastructure
Enterprise cloud hosting with GCC data centers, geo-redundant backups, and auto-scaling.
TypeScript
Language
End-to-end type safety across the entire stack, from database schemas to UI components.
Turborepo
Build System
Monorepo tooling for fast, incremental builds across all packages and applications.
Regional Focus
Why we focus on the GCC market
The Gulf region is one of the fastest-growing business environments in the world, yet most ERP solutions are afterthoughts when it comes to regional needs.
Arabic-First Interface
Not a translation layer. Full RTL layout, Arabic typography, and culturally appropriate UX patterns.
GCC Compliance
ZATCA e-invoicing, GCC VAT regulations, labor law compliance, and WPS payroll integration.
Regional Data Residency
Azure data centers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia ensure your data stays in-region.
Local Business Practices
Sponsorship tracking, Iqama management, end-of-service calculations, and Hijri calendar support.