Building teams of the
future.
future.
your trusted data & AI talent partner
We help enterprises build and scale high-performing Data & AI teams. Based in ADGM, we deliver exceptional senior talent and contractors on demand.
Building teams of the
future.
future.
your trusted data & AI talent partner
We help enterprises build and scale high-performing Data & AI teams. Based in ADGM, we deliver exceptional senior talent and contractors on demand.
Building teams of the
future.
future.
We partner with companies serious about building out their Data & AI capabilities. Our role is to deliver exceptional talent, ready to deploy and drive impact.
Faster hiring, stronger teams
Data & AI Talent Expertise
Our network runs deep across senior Data & AI engineers, architects, MLOps specialists, and applied AI talent. We source from regions with exceptional technical depth, bringing you candidates that internal teams and generic recruiters simply never reach.
Fast, compliant deployment — without the bottlenecks
ADGM-Based Contracting & EoR
We deploy senior contractors in days, not months. With ADGM presence and global EoR partners, we handle contracts, payroll, and cross-border compliance, so your team can scale immediately without legal or operational drag.
Clear, transparent evaluation you can trust
AI-Driven + Human-Led Assessment
We break down your role into structured requirements, evaluate candidates using our AI engine, and validate with expert human judgment. Every shortlist comes with strengths, risks, and technical insight—so you hire with clarity, not guesswork.
Faster hiring, stronger teams
Data & AI Talent Expertise
Our network runs deep across senior Data & AI engineers, architects, MLOps specialists, and applied AI talent. We source from regions with exceptional technical depth, bringing you candidates that internal teams and generic recruiters simply never reach.
Fast, compliant deployment — without the bottlenecks
ADGM-Based Contracting & EoR
We deploy senior contractors in days, not months. With ADGM presence and global EoR partners, we handle contracts, payroll, and cross-border compliance, so your team can scale immediately without legal or operational drag.
Clear, transparent evaluation you can trust
AI-Driven + Human-Led Assessment
We break down your role into structured requirements, evaluate candidates using our AI engine, and validate with expert human judgment. Every shortlist comes with strengths, risks, and technical insight—so you hire with clarity, not guesswork.
Combining boutique partnership with AI-native hiring precision.
Boutique Service Model
Boutique Service Model
Boutique Service Model
AI-Native Client Platform
AI-Native Client Platform
AI-Native Client Platform
Calimala.ai Platform
Our model blends human judgment with an AI-driven evaluation platform. You get the clarity, speed, and transparency of advanced tooling — without losing the precision and accountability of a boutique search partner.
our experience
our experience
our experience
Built by leaders in data, analytics, and AI.
Our team brings experience from sovereign wealth funds, advanced analytics groups, and leading financial institutions. Based in Abu Dhabi Global Market, we operate at the heart of the UAE’s AI ecosystem.
Experience in sovereign wealth funds and global financial institutions
Experience in sovereign wealth funds and global financial institutions
Experience in sovereign wealth funds and global financial institutions
Hands-on delivery of enterprise data platforms including Palantir Foundry
Hands-on delivery of enterprise data platforms including Palantir Foundry
Hands-on delivery of enterprise data platforms including Palantir Foundry
Proven track record building advanced analytics & AI solutions at scale
Proven track record building advanced analytics & AI solutions at scale
Proven track record building advanced analytics & AI solutions at scale
Continuously building out native AI-hiring capabilities in-house
Continuously building out native AI-hiring capabilities in-house
Continuously building out native AI-hiring capabilities in-house
Experience our AI evaluation engine in under 30 seconds
Data & AI teams built for real-world impact. We support the functions where enterprise value is created.
Data Engineering
We deliver architects and engineers who build enterprise-grade data platforms. From pipelines to modeling, our talent keeps your data foundation strong and future-ready.
ML & LLM Ops
Specialists in ML pipelines, orchestration, model lifecycle management, and LLM deployment. Talent that brings reliability, observability, and scale to your AI systems.
Applied AI
Engineers who turn AI into production value — from automation workflows to applied model integration. Enterprise-ready talent that ships real outcomes, not prototypes.
Analytics, Insights & BI
Analytics engineers and BI experts who translate data into clear decisions. Fast reporting, strong modeling, and insights built to support leadership and operations.
Data Governance
Governance leads and quality specialists who put structure around data, from ownership and definitions to quality rules and controls, so information is always trusted.
Program & Change Delivery
Program managers and delivery leads who drive complex Data & AI initiatives. Structured execution, stakeholder alignment, and measurable impact from start to finish.
Data & AI teams built for real-world impact. We support the functions where enterprise value is created.
Data Engineering
We deliver architects and engineers who build enterprise-grade data platforms. From pipelines to modeling, our talent keeps your data foundation strong and future-ready.
ML & LLM Ops
Specialists in ML pipelines, orchestration, model lifecycle management, and LLM deployment. Talent that brings reliability, observability, and scale to your AI systems.
Applied AI
Engineers who turn AI into production value — from automation workflows to applied model integration. Enterprise-ready talent that ships real outcomes, not prototypes.
Analytics, Insights & BI
Analytics engineers and BI experts who translate data into clear decisions. Fast reporting, strong modeling, and insights built to support leadership and operations.
Data Governance
Governance leads and quality specialists who put structure around data, from ownership and definitions to quality rules and controls, so information is always trusted.
Program & Change Delivery
Program managers and delivery leads who drive complex Data & AI initiatives. Structured execution, stakeholder alignment, and measurable impact from start to finish.
Data & AI teams built for real-world impact. We support the functions where enterprise value is created.
Data Engineering
We deliver architects and engineers who build enterprise-grade data platforms. From pipelines to modeling, our talent keeps your data foundation strong and future-ready.
ML & LLM Ops
Specialists in ML pipelines, orchestration, model lifecycle management, and LLM deployment. Talent that brings reliability, observability, and scale to your AI systems.
Applied AI
Engineers who turn AI into production value — from automation workflows to applied model integration. Enterprise-ready talent that ships real outcomes, not prototypes.
Analytics, Insights & BI
Analytics engineers and BI experts who translate data into clear decisions. Fast reporting, strong modeling, and insights built to support leadership and operations.
Data Governance
Governance leads and quality specialists who put structure around data, from ownership and definitions to quality rules and controls, so information is always trusted.
Program & Change Delivery
Program managers and delivery leads who drive complex Data & AI initiatives. Structured execution, stakeholder alignment, and measurable impact from start to finish.
"Calimala consistently delivers senior Data & AI talent faster than any partner we’ve worked with. Their evaluation reports save our teams weeks of effort and significantly reduce hiring risk."
Director of Data & Analytics, MENA Enterprise
Selected Engagements
A clear, structured approach to Data & AI hiring, designed to deliver the right talent fast and embed seamlessly into your teams.
28%
Typical reduction in first-year hiring cost vs permanent hires
28%
Typical reduction in first-year hiring cost vs permanent hires
28%
Typical reduction in first-year hiring cost vs permanent hires
01
Scoping Call
We start with a focused scoping call to understand your context, not just the job title. We align on the problem you are trying to solve, the outcomes you care about, and the constraints you are working with so we know exactly who you need and how fast.
01
Scoping Call
We start with a focused scoping call to understand your context, not just the job title. We align on the problem you are trying to solve, the outcomes you care about, and the constraints you are working with so we know exactly who you need and how fast.
01
Scoping Call
We start with a focused scoping call to understand your context, not just the job title. We align on the problem you are trying to solve, the outcomes you care about, and the constraints you are working with so we know exactly who you need and how fast.
02
Shortlisting & Evaluation
With a clear brief in place, we switch on our AI evaluation engine and human panel to deliver a structured shortlist within days. Candidates are ranked not only on skills and tools, but on how well they fit your systems, team dynamics and delivery constraints.
02
Shortlisting & Evaluation
With a clear brief in place, we switch on our AI evaluation engine and human panel to deliver a structured shortlist within days. Candidates are ranked not only on skills and tools, but on how well they fit your systems, team dynamics and delivery constraints.
02
Shortlisting & Evaluation
With a clear brief in place, we switch on our AI evaluation engine and human panel to deliver a structured shortlist within days. Candidates are ranked not only on skills and tools, but on how well they fit your systems, team dynamics and delivery constraints.
03
Onboarding & Post-Hire Support
Once you choose a candidate, we turn that decision into a live engagement with as little friction as possible. Contracts, compliance and onboarding run through a single workflow, with Calimala providing the contracting layer so your team can focus on day-to-day delivery with the consultant.
03
Onboarding & Post-Hire Support
Once you choose a candidate, we turn that decision into a live engagement with as little friction as possible. Contracts, compliance and onboarding run through a single workflow, with Calimala providing the contracting layer so your team can focus on day-to-day delivery with the consultant.
03
Onboarding & Post-Hire Support
Once you choose a candidate, we turn that decision into a live engagement with as little friction as possible. Contracts, compliance and onboarding run through a single workflow, with Calimala providing the contracting layer so your team can focus on day-to-day delivery with the consultant.
Our Journal
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When Contracting Beats Full-Time Hires for Data & AI Teams in the Middle East
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12/1/25
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When Contracting Beats Full-Time Hires for Data & AI Teams in the Middle East
Insight
12/1/25
What Is a RAG Engineer? The Missing Role in Enterprise LLM Projects
Insight
10/1/25
Calimala.ai Showcases AI Hiring Platform at AI Everything in Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s Emerging AI Ecosystem
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2/17/25
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