Saudi-based Pakistani climate tech firm Ahya Technologies is using advanced artificial intelligence to help governments and industries across the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan move toward a net-zero future. Operating in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, the company offers an AI-powered platform that tracks emissions, predicts environmental impact, automates data collection, and supports compliance with climate regulations.
This month, Ahya Technologies received the United Nations’ 2025 “AI for Climate Action Innovation Award”, emerging as a winner among more than 300 global contenders. The recognition highlights the company’s pioneering use of AI for climate prediction, carbon market development, and digital infrastructure for environmental reporting.
Founder Salaal Hasan noted that the company’s AI tools support prediction, automation and decision support, while enabling accurate, transparent carbon accounting across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Pakistan. He emphasized the collaborative nature of the firm, where Saudi data scientists and Pakistani environmental specialists work together to build regional climate solutions.
Ahya entered the Saudi market three years ago with approval from the Ministry of Investment and has piloted projects with major players including Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) and PepsiCo. It also partners with Dubai Chambers to support companies navigating the UAE’s new climate-disclosure law, which requires measurement, reporting and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Hasan stressed that accurate data is the foundation of climate adaptation: “In order to change something, you need to measure it.” For Pakistan, he highlighted the potential of carbon markets — including projects like the Delta Blue Carbon mangrove initiative — to attract foreign investment and generate economic value.
Ahya aims to support a reduction of 20 million tons of CO₂e annually, targeting 150 million tons by 2030, and is preparing to expand its work to Egypt. Hasan underscored that sustainability is no longer a compliance requirement alone but a competitive advantage, offering benefits such as lower financing costs, higher export value, and global premiums for net-zero products — especially in markets like the EU.
