Mahmoud Sami
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Arabic products that don't feel translated.

From requirements to dev-ready screens. Design systems, product design and reviews for founders and teams across the Gulf and the wider Arab world, with an Arabic version that is designed, not translated.

Mahmoud Sami
Organisations I have worked with
6+
years of experience
22
products shipped
15
industries
6
recommendations from teams I worked with

Sound familiar?

You have an MVP to ship, a deadline, and no designer.

Your app works, but it looks five years old and the redesign keeps slipping.

Your SaaS dashboard grew feature by feature and now nobody can find anything.

Your landing page gets traffic and almost no enquiries.

You launched in the Gulf and the Arabic version feels like an afterthought.

Your design system lives in Figma. Your developers still build every screen from scratch.

Pawpaws

Supplies, services and adoption for your pet in one app.

Product Design · App, dashboards, landing page · UAE

HR Link

Everything HR, from hiring to payroll, in one bilingual platform.

Product Design + Design System · Web, iOS, Android · Saudi Arabia

Jeeba

Many brands, one basket, and a personal shopper when you want one.

Product Design · iOS, Android · Dubai

UXArabia

A UX consultancy's site, built to convert government and SaaS clients.

Framer Websites + Design Review · Web

How we'll work together

01

Send the brief

Tell me about the project. I reply within 24 hours.

02

Free 30-minute call

We map what you need. No commitment.

03

Clear proposal

Scope, price and timeline in writing. No surprises.

04

We start

A plan from day one, no waiting.

People I have worked with

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Questions people ask

How long does a project take?
Two to six weeks depending on scope and level of detail. The timeline is fixed in writing before we start.
What does it cost?
It depends on the project and its scope. Send me the brief and you'll get a detailed proposal.
Can we talk before I decide?
Yes. A free 30-minute call to understand what you need, no commitment.
Do you design in Arabic, or Arabise afterwards?
In Arabic, from the start. Arabic-first, RTL and bilingual products are my specialty, and I know the Gulf and Arab markets well.
What do I receive at the end?
An organised Figma file, a complete design system, component documentation, and dev-ready files.
Do you take projects outside the Gulf?
Yes. I work with clients across the Arab world and beyond.
Available for new projects

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