What Tarjama does

Tarjama is a MENA-headquartered enterprise language and content ecosystem founded in 2008 by Nour Al Hassan and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with seven offices across the Gulf, Levant, North America, and Europe. The company serves government bodies, Fortune 500 enterprises, and regulated-industry clients with translation, localization, transcreation, interpretation, subtitling, dubbing, and content creation across 100+ languages, reporting 700+ active clients and 25,000+ linguists in its network. Its technology stack is anchored by a proprietary Arabic-first large language model (Pronoia), neural machine translation engines, and the Clevero TMS, all built on 18+ years of professional-linguist training data covering 2B+ words and 200+ industries.

The company operates a platform-plus-services model built around six interlocking products: Arabic.AI (sovereign LLM plus Agentic Studio and Data Services), T-Portal (cloud self-service portal), Clevero (AI TMS for enterprise workflow), Screens (media localization, acquired 2022), The Content Lab (creative services), and Ureed (freelance marketplace). Revenue is generated through tiered prepaid service bundles (Starter $8K–Scale $25K annually), custom enterprise MSA/SOW engagements, SaaS subscriptions for T-Portal and Clevero, and AI platform services. Distribution combines a sales-led enterprise motion targeting governments and Fortune 500 accounts with a self-service PLG motion via T-Portal, supported by ISO 17100, 18587, and 27001 certifications that are credible procurement gating factors in regulated MENA sectors.

The company raised a $15M Series A in May 2025 led by Global Ventures to expand the Arabic.AI ecosystem, having previously taken minority investment from Amethis MENA Fund II in 2021. Strategic positioning is centered on a sovereign Arabic AI layer combined with an integrated content supply chain, targeting the full enterprise communication lifecycle from translation through digital, AI, and communications solutions.

Name

Tarjama

Legal name

Tarjama

Website

https://tarjama.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Tarjama is a MENA-based enterprise language and content ecosystem founded in 2008, providing AI-augmented translation, localization, and content services across 100+ languages to 700+ government and Fortune 500 clients via proprietary Arabic LLM technology and a 25,000+ linguist network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Translation and Localization Services

NAICS

Translation and Interpretation Services (541930), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Translation & Transcreation Services (Script/Dialogue Adaptation) (MPAHAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multilingual/Translation Communication Apps (BPAMACAJ), Generative AI & LLM Solutions Services (RAG, Agents, Copilots) (BPAEAHAG)

Keywords

• Enterprise translation services
• Language localization solutions
• Arabic natural language processing
• Multilingual content management
• AI-powered language technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Enterprise Language Services: Full-suite AI-enabled language solutions including translation, localization, transcreation, interpretation, subtitling, and content creation for enterprise and government clients.
2. Technology Platform Subscriptions: SaaS-based T-Portal and Cleverso TMS subscriptions with flexible plans based on team monthly translation and content needs. Scale up and down as needs change.
3. Prepaid Service Bundles: Prepaid language service bundles (Starter $8K, Growth $15K, Scale $25K annually) with shared credit across all services, valid for one year with auto-rollover on renewal.
4. Professional Services: Custom professional services engagements governed by MSA or SOW with pricing, timelines, and conditions specific to each engagement.
5. Arabic.AI Platform: AI agentic platform services for Arabic-first enterprises with proprietary Pronoia LLM, agentic studio, and data services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tarjama provides AI-enabled enterprise language services and technology, including translation, localization, transcreation, interpretation, subtitling, dubbing, and content creation across 100+ languages and 22 Arabic dialects. The company delivers these services through an integrated product ecosystem (T-Portal, Cleverso, Arabic.AI, Screens, The Content Lab, Ureed) supported by 25,000+ linguists and proprietary Arabic-first AI including the Pronoia LLM, serving governments, Fortune 500 enterprises, and major institutions across MENA and globally.

Product overview

Tarjama is a MENA-based enterprise language and content ecosystem offering a platform-plus-products architecture. The core ecosystem comprises six interlocking products built on one operating standard, one translation memory, and one connected workflow: (1) Arabic.AI — the AI operating layer combining the proprietary Pronoia large language model, Agentic Studio for building AI agents, and Data Services for AI training data; (2) T-Portal — a cloud-based self-service language portal for requesting translation, localization, transcreation, interpretation, subtitling, and content services; (3) Cleverso — an AI-powered Translation Management System for enterprise-scale workflow orchestration, automated routing, QA, and TMS connectors; (4) Screens — a media localization brand for subtitling, dubbing, voice-over, and broadcast services (acquired 2021); (5) The Content Lab — a creative studio for copywriting, scripts, and campaign content; and (6) Ureed — a freelance marketplace for on-demand linguists and content specialists. Complementing these products are four service lines: Language Solutions (translation, localization, interpretation, subtitling), Digital Solutions (web/app development, SEO, marketing), AI & Technology Solutions (machine translation, TMS integration, workflow automation), and Communication Solutions (PR, content creation, event coverage). The company also offers prepaid service bundles (Starter, Growth, Scale) and custom enterprise agreements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arabic.AI Platform The unified AI operating layer for Arabic-first enterprises, combining sovereign foundation models (Pronoia LLM), an agentic platform (Agentic Studio), and data infrastructure (Data Services) built for the region's most regulated enterprise and government AI workflows.
• T-Portal Cloud-based AI-powered self-service portal providing one-click access to secured enterprise translation, localization, transcreation, interpretation, subtitling, transcription, and content writing services with automatic wordcount, progress dashboards, and flexible subscription packages.
• Cleverso TMS AI-powered Translation Management System (TMS) providing workflow orchestration, automated routing, QA pipelines, translation memory and terminology management, connectors, and analytics for scalable enterprise localization operations.
• Screens Media Localization Professional media localization company providing subtitling, dubbing, voice-over, broadcast, live captioning, and accessibility services for streaming, OTT, and live event content across MENA.
• The Content Lab Creative studio for storytelling, copywriting, scripts, and campaign content engineered to convert across MENA audiences, including brand voice development and social media content creation.
• Ureed Freelance Marketplace The region's largest verified freelance marketplace for hiring linguists, copywriters, translators, and content specialists on demand, pre-vetted and ready to deploy.
• Language Solutions Services Arabic-first translation, localization, transcreation, conference interpretation, subtitling, dubbing, voice-over, live captioning, and cultural adaptation across 100+ language pairs, backed by ISO-certified processes and 18+ years of compounding translation memory.
• Digital Solutions Services Web, mobile, and content stack engineering including digital strategy, website development, mobile apps, UX/UI design, SEO, performance marketing, social media, content management, e-commerce, and analytics for MENA audiences.
• Communication Solutions Services Strategic content, public relations, media outreach, editorial content, press releases, speeches, multimedia production, live event coverage, internal communications, and stakeholder engagement under one brand voice across every channel and market.
• Prepaid Service Bundles Three prepaid service bundles (Starter $8K/year, Growth $15K/year, Scale $25K/year) offering shared monthly credits across all Tarjama services, with annual subscription options and dedicated project manager support at higher tiers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45% cost reduction in e-commerce localization for noon with 2M+ SKUs localized
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Screens (Acquisition)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2022Acquired Screens, a regional localization company, to expand media services offering. Acquisition supports growth plans including expanding to 5 new locations with goal of 11 locations by 2025.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Lionbridge: One of the world's largest language service providers offering translation, localization, interpretation, and AI data services across 350+ languages. Directly comparable to Tarjama in offering breadth, enterprise focus, and translation-memory-driven workflows.
• Welocalize: Global translation and localization provider combining human linguists with AI-driven workflows and data services. Directly comparable to Tarjama in services-plus-AI-services model and enterprise customer focus.
• DeepL: AI-native neural machine translation provider offering premium translation quality for enterprises and individuals. Comparable to Tarjama's technology-led localization value proposition, particularly around translation quality differentiation.
• Unbabel: AI-powered language operations platform combining neural machine translation with human post-editing for enterprise customer service and content workflows. Comparable to Tarjama's MT-plus-human hybrid model and enterprise SaaS positioning.
• TransPerfect: Global enterprise language and business services provider with translation, interpretation, and content localization at scale. Comparable to Tarjama in serving Fortune 500 and government clients across multiple verticals.
• Smartling: Cloud-based translation management system and language services provider serving digital-first enterprises. Closely comparable to Tarjama's Cleverso TMS plus services offering and enterprise SaaS go-to-market.
• Acolad: European-headquartered multilingual content solutions provider offering translation, localization, and transcreation for enterprise clients. Comparable to Tarjama in services breadth, regulated-industry compliance, and content-engineering approach.
• RWS Holdings: UK-based language services and IP services group offering translation, localization, and technology (SDL Trados TMS). Closely comparable to Tarjama across services-plus-TMS monetization and enterprise compliance posture.
• LanguageLine Solutions: Largest interpretation services provider globally, serving government, healthcare, and enterprise clients across 200+ languages. Comparable to Tarjama's interpretation and government/regulated-industry focus.

Regional players

• Sakhr Software: Middle East–based Arabic natural language processing and AI company offering Arabic-focused NLP, speech, and translation technologies. Regionally comparable to Tarjama's Arabic.AI/Pronoia strategy as a MENA-native Arabic AI player.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tarjama
• Xx.com/tarjamamena
• Facebookfacebook.com/TarjamaMENA

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors8 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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