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In a region rapidly positioning itself at the forefront of digital innovation, Dr. Seif Sid Ali Maloufi (Hon.) stands as one of the most compelling new-generation AI entrepreneurs shaping the technological narrative of the Middle East and North Africa. Based in Dubai, Seif is a digital transformation specialist, AI systems architect, and the founder of Zamili.ai, an AI-powered automation platform designed to simplify and scale business operations across the MENA ecosystem.
With a strong academic foundation and a proven track record in execution, Seif represents a rare blend of technical depth and entrepreneurial clarity. He earned his degree in Computer Science from USTHB in Algiers before pursuing a Master’s in Digital Transformation at University of Wollongong in Dubai. This dual perspective, rooted in rigorous engineering and strategic digital innovation, now defines his approach to building scalable AI systems.
Building Zamili.ai: AI Automation for the Modern SME
At the heart of Seif’s entrepreneurial journey is Zamili.ai, an AI-powered automation platform developed to help businesses streamline their digital presence and customer engagement. Zamili.ai replaces fragmented marketing tools with unified AI systems that automate social media, messaging, and customer workflows across platforms such as Instagram, WhatsApp, and email.
Designed specifically for the MENA market, the platform addresses a critical gap faced by SMEs: high marketing costs combined with disconnected software ecosystems. By centralizing automation into one intelligent infrastructure, Zamili.ai enables businesses to reduce operational expenses while increasing responsiveness and efficiency.
Prior to launching Zamili.ai, Seif built and scaled multiple digital ventures, managing platforms that served over 300,000 users. He engineered AI-driven automation systems capable of processing thousands of workflows daily, demonstrating not only technical competence but operational scalability.
From Algiers to the Global Tech Stage
In 2026, Seif brought Zamili.ai to the international spotlight when he pitched the platform at Web Summit. As one of the first Algerian founders presenting an AI automation platform tailored to the MENA region, his participation signaled a larger shift: the emergence of regional builders competing confidently on global stages.
His presentation positioned Zamili.ai not simply as another SaaS tool, but as infrastructure designed “from the region, for the region.” It was a strategic statement about ownership, capability, and technological sovereignty in emerging markets.
Beyond Automation: Hybrid Quantum-AI Systems
Seif’s ambitions extend well beyond marketing automation. He is actively researching Hybrid Quantum-AI systems for network optimization, exploring how next-generation computational models can enhance intelligent infrastructure at scale.
This research reflects a long-term vision rooted in systems thinking. Rather than focusing solely on short-term SaaS growth, Seif is contributing to the foundational architecture that could redefine optimization, performance, and data intelligence across networks in the coming decades.
A Regional Mission with Global Impact
As CEO of Ascend Studios, Seif operates at the intersection of innovation, strategy, and infrastructure. His mission is clear: build scalable AI ecosystems in MENA that compete globally, empower local enterprises, and reduce dependency on imported digital frameworks.
In an era where AI defines economic leverage, Seif Sid Ali Maloufi represents a new wave of founders who are not merely adopting technology but engineering it from the ground up. Through Zamili.ai and his broader research initiatives, he is helping position MENA as a serious contributor to the global AI economy.
For those watching the rise of intelligent systems across emerging markets, one name is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.
Instagram: @seifsidali
Website: www.ascend-studios.com
Email: seif.maloufi@iremovalpro.com
Contact: +971 50 607 1246
