Omani Startup Walkk Expanded AI Retail Platform
Walkk deployed its AI-driven retail navigation software to markets in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Business Strategy
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The Omani startup Walkk has expanded its AI-driven retail intelligence and indoor navigation platform into Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The system optimizes store workflows by generating digital twins of retail outlets to pinpoint product locations.
Why it matters
The platform addresses logistical inefficiencies in large retail establishments by streamlining how products are located and managed. This technology reduces the time required for order fulfillment, improving operational productivity for retailers.
Walkk technology achieved a 50 per cent reduction in order fulfilment time. Developing a digital twin for a store takes one week, with a full operational cycle for a large outlet completed in approximately 14 days.
The players
Walkk
Walkk is an Omani technology startup that specializes in artificial intelligence for indoor navigation and retail efficiency.
The details
By mapping products to specific shelf locations, the platform integrates real-time inventory data to guide staff through retail environments. Walkk recently demonstrated these indoor navigation solutions during a pilot project at the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition.
Timeline
One week is required to develop a store digital twin.
A large outlet operational cycle takes approximately 14 days.
Market Landscape
The integration of digital twin technology marks a shift in retail operations toward automated, data-centric workflows. This positions Walkk as a competitor in the growing regional market for intelligent retail automation and workflow management tools.
Retail customers may experience faster order processing and improved product availability as stores implement these efficiency tools. These behind-the-scenes systems are designed to reduce wait times and errors during the shopping and checkout experience.
The takeaway
AI-driven mapping systems are becoming essential tools for modern retailers looking to maximize floor space and staff efficiency. Businesses should focus on data integration to unlock the full potential of these digital navigation platforms.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Oman Observer.
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