Top Tech Companies in Yemen (2026)

In short: the leading tech companies in Yemen in 2026 fall into four groups: software and IT companies such as OteK IT Services (mobile apps and online stores) and YemenSoft (accounting and ERP), telecom operators such as Yemen Mobile, SabaFon and YOU, internet providers such as YemenNet, and e-payment and fintech companies such as YottaGate and Dakomn. The "best" one for you is the one that specialises in what you need.

Note: this guide was written by the OteK team, which is why OteK is listed first. The other companies are not ranked; their details come from their official websites and public sources in October 2026. We recommend visiting their sites and checking for yourself before you decide.

What counts as a tech company in Yemen?

When people search for "the best tech companies in Yemen", they usually mean one of four kinds:

• Software and IT companies: they build apps, online stores, websites and systems.
• Telecom operators: mobile networks and mobile internet.
• Internet providers: home and business internet.
• E-payment and fintech companies: banking systems, payments and e-wallets.

If you run a business and want an app, a store or a system, you are looking for the first kind.

1. Software and IT companies

OteK IT Services, Sana'a

Specialty: mobile apps, online stores, company websites and digital platforms.

A tech company at Bait Bous Roundabout in Sana'a that builds the store and the app together, connected to inventory and accounting, for clients in Yemen, the Gulf and the USA. Its work includes the store and app for Ahl Almadinah Pharmacies in Saudi Arabia, Aura Pharmacy, Goods Stores, Eva Beauty and the Doctori doctor-booking platform. Its portfolio has more than 30 live projects, and it is rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google Maps.

A good fit if: you want a custom app, online store or service platform with a control panel.

YemenSoft, Sana'a

One of Yemen's oldest software companies, founded in 1993. Its systems include ONYX ERP and systems for hotels, hospitals and schools. A good fit for a ready-made accounting or ERP system. yemensoft.com

Ortech Solutions, Sana'a

ERP systems, websites, apps, and IoT and AI solutions. ortech.tech

Yemen Sai Digital Solutions, Sana'a

Custom software and ERP, plus networking and cybersecurity services for organisations. yemensai.com

For the full list of software companies and what each one does, read: Top 10 Software Companies in Yemen (2026).

2. Telecom operators

• Yemen Mobile: Yemen's largest mobile operator by subscribers, with wide coverage in cities and rural areas.
• SabaFon: one of Yemen's oldest mobile networks.
• YOU: formerly MTN Yemen.
• Y: a private mobile operator.

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3. Internet providers

• YemenNet: Yemen's main internet provider, for homes and businesses.
• TeleYemen: Yemen's international telecom company.
• AdenNet: an internet provider operating in Aden.

4. E-payments and fintech

• YottaGate Systems: payment systems and apps, including YottaPay. yottagate.com
• Dakomn: digital banking, e-wallets and identity verification for Yemeni banks. dakomn.com
• E-wallets: such as Jawali, ONE Cash and Floosak, used for transfers and bill payments. Check that a wallet is licensed in your area before you use it.

If you are building an online store in Yemen, offering the payment methods your customers already use, such as cash on delivery and transfers, makes buying easier. At OteK we build online stores with the payment and delivery options that fit your market.

How to choose the right tech company

• Know what you need first: an app, a store, an accounting system, a network or a payment system.
• Ask for real work: links to live sites and stores, and apps you can download and try.
• Read reviews: look the company up on Google Maps and ask past clients.
• Get a written proposal: features, cost, timeline and code ownership.

More detail in our guide: How to Choose a Software Company in Yemen: 7 Things to Check.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best tech companies in Yemen?

It depends on the field. For apps and online stores: OteK IT Services. For accounting systems: YemenSoft. For telecom: Yemen Mobile, SabaFon and YOU. For e-payments: YottaGate and Dakomn.

What is the best tech company for apps and online stores in Yemen?

Choose a company that has built real stores and apps you can try. OteK, for example, built both the store and the app for Ahl Almadinah Pharmacies, Aura Pharmacy, Goods Stores and Eva Beauty. Read about OteK's work.

What is the difference between a tech company and a software company?

"Tech company" is a wider term that covers telecom, internet, hardware and e-payments. A software company builds the software itself: apps, websites and systems. Every software company is a tech company, but not the other way round.

Where are tech companies in Yemen based?

Most are in Sana'a, with companies and branches in Aden, Taiz, Ibb and Hadramout.