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Sabil Systems Inc. is a Sudanese-Canadian software development company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Founded by Yazeed Sabil, the company specializes in building mobile applications, websites, and video games, serving clients globally while also developing its own portfolio of in-house software products. The company is noted for its focus on developing culturally relevant digital products and operating with a remote-first team structure.
History
[edit]Sabil Systems traces its origins to September 2017 as a solo freelance venture initiated by Yazeed Sabil while he was an Undergraduate student in Sudan. The focus initially was on providing software development services to clients. In 2018, a small team was formed, evolving the operation into a consulting business.
In 2019, the company launched its first in-house software product, initiating a second line of business focused on proprietary digital products. This product line grew to include mobile games often inspired by traditional card and board games, particularly popular in the Middle East.
In July 2024, the business was formally incorporated in Alberta, Canada, as Sabil Systems Inc.
Business Model
[edit]Sabil Systems operates a dual business model:
- In-house Software Products: Development and monetization of proprietary mobile applications and games. A key focus is on adapting traditional turn-based card and board games into feature-rich digital experiences, incorporating elements such as online multiplayer, AI opponents, matchmaking, and community features.[1].
- Consulting Services: Providing custom software development services for external clients (individuals and companies) across various domains including mobile application development, web development, and custom AI solutions. They have assisted startup clients in developing product visions and prototypes for funding acquisition[1].
Products and Services
[edit]The company has developed over 40 projects since its inception[2]. Notable areas and products include:
- Mobile Games: Development of online turn-based multiplayer games. The company utilizes a reusable platform codebase to facilitate rapid development[2]. Titles include:
- Hearts: An online hearts game based on the Sudanese ruleset[3].
- Whist Cards: An online Sudanese trick-taking card game, reported as the "best card game app in the Play Store in Sudan" in 2022[4].
- Hareeg: An online hand rummy game popular in the Middle East, reported as the "best card game app in the Play Store in Sudan" in 2023[5].
- Dominoes: A 3D online dominoes game with customizable rulesets[6].
- Custom Software Development: Development of mobile applications (Android and iOS) and websites for clients across various sectors, including real estate, medical appointments, travel booking, and business management systems[7].
- AI Solutions: Development of custom ML systems, including work on Computer vision (Arabic OCR, Table Extraction, Sign Language Recognition), Natural language processing (Tweet Sentiment Analyzer), and game AI (heuristic solvers, adaptive tutors)[2].
Technology and Innovation
[edit]Sabil Systems emphasizes the development of a robust and reusable technical platform. Key technological areas include:
- Development of serverless multiplayer systems, matchmaking algorithms (including a novel Elo variant for partnership games), and in-game communication features (voice chat).
- Creation of custom data compression algorithms for game states.
- Exploration and potential future development of custom Game engines.
- Implementation of innovative AI features within games, such as adaptive tutoring systems.
- Focus on Scalability, Code quality, and minimizing Technical debt.
- Development of robust DevOps pipelines for continuous integration and deployment.
Operations
[edit]The company operates with a remote-first team structure, employing individuals in various roles including software engineering, design, quality assurance, and growth. Its team is geographically dispersed, with members primarily based in Canada and Sudan.
Awards and Recognition
[edit]- Best Artifact Paper and Best Poster Paper awards at the AIIDE 2024 conference (awarded for research conducted by the founder) [8].
- Reported "best card game app in the Play Store in Sudan" for Whist Cards
See Also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Sabil Systems Inc". sabil.ca. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ a b c "Sabil Systems Inc". sabil.ca. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Hearts by Sabil - Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Whist - Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Rummy by Sabil - Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Dominoes by Sabil - Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "ATeamSpot". ateamspot.com. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Awards – Artificial Intelligence and Interactive Digital Entertainment". Retrieved 2025-06-26.
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