Government & B2G · UAE PDPL · Data Sovereign · Arabic-First

Citizen services AI that works 24/7 - in every language, on every channel.

Eshal handles visa status queries, permit applications, service request tracking, and FAQ resolution for government entities worldwide - in Arabic, English and more - 56+ languages in all. UAE PDPL compliant. Customer data stored in the UAE. Live in one day.

45+
Languages - Arabic-first with Gulf, Levantine, and Egyptian dialects
24/7
Citizen service availability without increasing staff headcount
80%
Routine citizen queries resolved without staff intervention
100%
UAE-hosted on Microsoft Azure UAE North, UAE PDPL aligned
What Eshal Handles

Every citizen touchpoint, streamlined.

From a visa status query at 2am to a permit application status check - Eshal serves every citizen in their language, instantly, every day of the year.

Visa Status & Renewals
Citizens check visa status, expiry dates, and renewal timelines via WhatsApp - in Arabic or English. Application status updates are sent proactively when status changes.
Permit Applications & Status
Guide residents and businesses through permit application requirements, accept document uploads, and provide real-time application status updates - all through conversation.
Service Request Tracking
Citizens track the status of their service requests, complaints, and enquiries - and receive proactive notifications when their case progresses. Integrated with your CRM and case management system.
FAQs & Procedure Guidance
Answer hundreds of common citizen questions - document requirements, office hours, processing times, fee schedules - instantly, consistently, and in the citizen's own language.
Appointment Booking
Citizens can book, reschedule, and cancel appointments at government service centres - synced with your scheduling system. Reminder messages sent automatically in their language.
Fee Payments & Receipts
Citizens pay service fees, receive digital receipts, and check payment history - through secure, authenticated conversations. Integrates with UAE government payment infrastructure.
Automation Policy

What Eshal does automatically vs. with oversight.

Government AI requires clear guardrails. Eshal's three-tier action policy is configurable per department and jurisdiction - and all sensitive actions require human approval.

Citizen Service Automation Level Notes
Visa status queryFully AutomatedAuthenticated identity check, real-time status from your GDRFA/ICA integration
Document requirements queryFully AutomatedStatic knowledge base maintained by your team
Appointment bookingFully AutomatedSyncs with your service centre scheduling system
Fee paymentFully AutomatedVia secure UAE government payment gateway; receipt auto-issued
Permit application submissionHuman ApprovalApplication prepared and validated by AI; officer approves before submission
Status escalation requestHuman ApprovalCitizen requests expedited processing; routed to supervisor with full context
Complaint registrationHuman ApprovalComplaint documented and categorised by AI; reviewed by officer before acknowledgement
Legal status changesHuman OnlyAny action affecting legal residency or citizenship status - always human decision
Financial penalty waiverHuman OnlyAI may present the waiver request; decision always by authorised officer
Compliance & Data Sovereignty

Built for public sector trust requirements.

UAE Data Sovereign
Microsoft Azure UAE North - citizen data stored in the UAE
UAE PDPL
Full UAE Personal Data Protection Law compliance
ISO 27001
Certified information security management
Full Audit Trail
Every citizen interaction logged and exportable
UAE PASS Ready
Integrates with UAE national identity platform
On-Premise Option
Available for highest-classification deployments
Deployment

Live in one day - even for government.

Government deployments don't have to take months. Eshal connects to your existing systems via secure API and can be live for citizens in under 24 hours.

1
Integrate

Integrate

Connect your case management system, appointment platform, and UAE PASS via secure government-grade API. On-premise deployment available for classified environments.

2
Configure

Configure

Set your department workflows, escalation rules, language preferences, and automation policy tiers. Pre-built UAE government service templates accelerate configuration.

3
Go Live

Go Live

Activate on WhatsApp, your portal, or SMS. Citizens can interact in Arabic, English, or any of 56+ languages from day one. Your staff see the dashboard, not the volume.

4
Report

Report

Weekly and monthly reports on citizen satisfaction, resolution rates, escalation triggers, and service volumes - ready for ministerial or committee review.

FAQ

Government AI - common questions

Yes. Eshal stores citizen data in Microsoft Azure UAE North (Dubai), and UAE PDPL controls are built into the platform. Dedicated and on-premise deployments can keep AI processing in the UAE as well. Audit logs are available for regulatory review at any time. On-premise deployment is also available for highest-classification requirements.
Yes. Eshal supports Gulf Arabic dialect natively - including UAE-specific government vocabulary such as "Baladiya" (municipality), "Tasheel" (facilitation), and the full lexicon of UAE government service terminology. Western AI platforms consistently fail on this - Eshal was designed for it.
Yes. Eshal supports UAE PASS for identity verification and can integrate with government digital infrastructure via secure API. Citizens authenticate once through UAE PASS, and Eshal handles their subsequent service requests using verified, trusted identity - no repeated authentication required.
Sensitive citizen data requests are always handled through authenticated channels with full audit logging. Eshal never displays sensitive citizen data in unauthenticated conversations. Legal status changes, penalty waivers, and other high-stakes decisions always require a human officer's approval - this cannot be overridden.
Yes. Eshal supports 56+ languages natively - including Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, Tagalog, Malay, French, and all major European languages. This is critical for UAE government services given the diverse expat population. Citizens receive service in their own language regardless of which language your portal is configured in.

Ready to serve every citizen, in every language?

24/7 citizen services. UAE data sovereign. Arabic-first. Live in one day - even for government.