The structured path to buying and selling a business in MENA
Sabil was built because the region deserves a better way to transact. Too many deals fall through because of opaque data, unverified claims, and no structured process. We set out to fix that.
The word “sabil” means “path” in Arabic. We chose it because buying or selling a business should feel like following a structured path — not navigating a maze.
The MENA SME market is enormous — over 557,000 registered SMEs in the UAE alone — but fewer than 5% of transactions involve a structured intermediary. Deals are done through WhatsApp groups, broker calls, and handshake arrangements. Data is unverified. Circumvention is common. Most sellers have no succession plan.
We are building the infrastructure to change that: verified listings, AI-powered valuations, DIFC-governed deal protection, and cross-border matching — starting in Lebanon, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
What makes Sabil different
Built by operators, for operators
Chief Executive Officer
Strategy, capital markets, and investor relations. Background in M&A advisory and venture building across the MENA region.
Chief Technology Officer
Full-stack architecture, AI/ML pipeline, and platform engineering. Previously built fintech infrastructure serving 200K+ users.
COO
Verification workflows, seller onboarding, and cross-border deal management. Deep operational experience in F&B and services.
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