Dubai-based spend management platform Qashio has announced a new partnership with NEXA AI Lab, the artificial intelligence division of digital growth agency NEXA. The collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of AI tools within corporate finance teams across the UAE, focusing on automating manual tasks and improving financial workflows.
Quick Facts
- Partnership between Qashio and NEXA AI Lab.
- Focuses on AI-powered finance automation in UAE.
- Includes a free AI audit for businesses.
From Awareness to Implementation
The partnership is designed to help UAE businesses move from simply being aware of AI to actively implementing it. Qashio and NEXA AI Lab will support companies in adopting AI tools that enhance spend visibility, streamline manual processes, and boost overall efficiency in finance operations. A key part of the initiative is a free AI audit, which will help finance teams identify immediate opportunities to apply AI for operational value.
This move aligns with the UAE’s national AI strategy, which targets full public sector AI integration by 2031. Amit Vyas, CEO of NEXA, emphasized the need for practical application, stating, “AI delivers value when it is embedded directly into day-to-day workflows, rather than treated as a standalone concept… Through our partnership with Qashio, our goal is to help organisations identify where AI can be applied in practical, high-impact ways across financial operations.”
Closing the AI Adoption Gap
The collaboration seeks to bridge the gap between planning and execution for AI adoption in the region. With the UAE being one of the world’s fastest-growing AI markets, the pressure is on for local businesses to maintain a competitive edge.
“A global industry survey shows that 81% of financial institutions expect AI to be embedded in their core operations by 2030,” said Armin Moradi, CEO of Qashio. “Our partnership with NEXA AI Lab is built to help close the gap between AI adoption plans and real execution, enabling enterprises and SMEs in the UAE to compete with the best in the world.”
AI in Action
Qashio already utilizes AI within its own platform, notably through an AI-powered receipt capture feature. This tool automatically extracts key data like TRN, vendor names, and transaction details, reducing manual data entry and saving finance teams over four hours per week.
Both companies are also leveraging NEXA AI Lab’s product offering, including tools like ConvoAI, to improve data access and provide instant support outside of standard working hours. This reflects a broader operational shift towards always-on, AI-enabled business functions.
About Qashio
Qashio is a UAE-based spend management platform that provides businesses with solutions to manage corporate expenses, streamline financial workflows, and gain real-time visibility over spending through its integrated software and corporate card offerings.
About NEXA AI Lab
NEXA AI Lab is the artificial intelligence division of NEXA, a leading digital growth agency in the MENA region. The lab focuses on helping businesses implement AI solutions to drive digital transformation and operational efficiency.
Source: Zawya
