Tally Solutions Deepens Saudi Roots with Strategic Hub Partnerships

Mohammed Fathy

Last updated 23-04-2026

4 min

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 drive is fuelling startups across Riyadh, Jeddah and Makkah.

Tally Solutions is deepening ties with Wadi Makkah, Wadi Jeddah and PLEXUS.

The firm is “embedding itself” in the ecosystem, even opening an office locally.

Partnerships focus on financial management, compliance and stronger “operational discipline”.

The move backs SME growth, with support becoming more integrated and hands-on.

Saudi Arabia’s push to build a more diversified, innovation-driven economy under Vision 2030 is no longer just talk. You can feel the shift on the ground. Startups are popping up across Riyadh, Jeddah and Makkah, and small businesses are stepping into the spotlight as real engines of job creation and growth. In that spirit, Tally Solutions is strengthening its footprint in the Kingdom through new collaborations with Wadi Makkah, Wadi Jeddah and PLEXUS.

Tally, a global provider of business management software for SMEs, is no stranger to the region. But this latest move signals something deeper. The company is not just offering tools; it is embedding itself within the local startup ecosystem. By partnering with Wadi Makkah and Wadi Jeddah, the innovation and commercialisation arms of Umm Al-Qura University and King Abdulaziz University, Tally is aligning with institutions that already play a critical role in nurturing entrepreneurial talent.

In practical terms, this means working closely with founders as they move from early ideas to structured, scalable operations. It also means helping them tighten up financial management, which, let’s be honest, can sometimes be a bit of a faff for early-stage teams more focused on product and growth. Tally has even set up an office within Wadi Makkah, anchoring its presence directly inside the ecosystem rather than hovering on the sidelines.

And believe it or not, that physical presence does matter. I’ve seen in other hubs across the region how proximity can turn a casual workshop into a long-term partnership. When support is accessible and consistent, founders are more likely to engage, and that can make all the difference when cash flow gets tricky or compliance requirements start to bite.

The collaboration extends to PLEXUS, one of Jeddah’s well-known coworking and entrepreneurial hubs. Through this channel, Tally aims to reach early-stage startups and growth-oriented SMEs, helping them strengthen financial awareness and build operational discipline. On the flip side, it also gives Tally direct access to real-time feedback from entrepreneurs navigating Saudi Arabia’s fast-evolving business landscape.

Mohd. Shoaib Akhtar, Deputy General Manager, KSA at Tally Solutions, said the Kingdom’s SME sector is playing an increasingly important role under Vision 2030. He noted that the company sees an opportunity to go beyond technology by supporting entrepreneurs in building financial awareness, operational discipline and long-term confidence as they scale.

Assem Alali, Business Development Representative at Wadi Mekkah, highlighted the importance of practical business enablement within the startup ecosystem. He said partnerships like this can help founders gain stronger financial management capabilities and business readiness, both essential for sustainable growth in the Kingdom.

Zooming out, the move fits into Tally’s wider commitment to Saudi Arabia’s development agenda. The company, accredited by the FTA and ZATCA, has operated in the GCC for more than a decade and says it has supported over 70,000 businesses locally with accounting, inventory and compliance. Since its founding in 1986, Tally has expanded to serve nearly three million businesses globally, reaching more than 7.5 million users in over 100 countries.

I reckon this kind of back-to-basics focus on financial literacy is spot on. Flashy growth stories are exciting, yes, but without solid numbers under the hood, things can unravel quickly. If Saudi Arabia wants its startups to go the distance, and it clearly does, then building that operational muscle early is definately a step in the right direction.

For founders reading on Arageek, the message feels simple: the ecosystem is maturing. Support is becoming more integrated, more hands-on. And while no single partnership will transform the landscape overnight, moves like this suggest the building blocks are steadily, and perhaps quietly, falling into place.

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