AI Assistants 4 tools
Claude AI
My primary AI thinking partner. Builds the agent logic inside Stackbirds, drafts investor memos, writes SOPs, and reasons through complex GCC business context — not just text generation. The best for long-form strategy work.
ChatGPT
Second AI layer for bilingual Arabic/English content, GPT-4o image analysis for reading scanned supplier documents, and as a second opinion on strategy drafts. Strong for multimodal tasks and quick code debugging.
Perplexity AI
Real-time research with cited sources. When I need to verify GCC market data, regulatory info, or competitor positioning fast — Perplexity gives sourced answers instead of hallucinated ones. Indispensable for pitch prep.
Gemini
Google's AI assistant integrated into Google Workspace. I use it for Docs, Sheets, and Gmail drafting in the GCC business context. Particularly useful when working on spreadsheet-heavy ops reports inside Google Sheets.
Dev & Code 7 tools
Cursor
AI-first code editor that understands your entire codebase. Cursor's Composer mode lets me describe a feature in plain English and it writes the code across multiple files. Dramatically speeds up client site builds.
Lovable
Prompt-to-app builder that generates full React applications. Great for spinning up MVP dashboards and tools for clients who need something visual fast. Connects directly to Supabase for instant backend.
Replit
Cloud-based coding environment accessible from any device. Useful for quick Python scripts, testing automation workflows, and sharing working prototypes with clients without sending ZIP files.
GitHub
All projects live in private repos here — azizsaif.com, EatCookJoy marketplace, Tarkash FZE, client builds. GitHub Pages hosts several live sites at zero cost, which matters for early-stage ventures.
VS Code
Primary code editor for all HTML, CSS, JS, and Python. Runs Claude Code extension alongside Copilot so AI suggestions appear inline. Free, fast, and runs on every machine I use across Dubai and Canada.
Claude Code
Anthropic's agentic coding tool that runs in the terminal and can edit files, run commands, and push to GitHub autonomously. I use Claude Code to build entire sections of azizsaif.com, EatCookJoy, and client sites in a single prompt session.
Vercel
Instant deployment from GitHub push. Snellito and other React/Next.js apps run on Vercel. Handles global CDN, SSL, and preview deployments automatically — zero DevOps overhead for a solo operator.
Content Creation 7 tools
HyperFrames
Free, open-source AI video from HeyGen. I describe a video in plain English inside Claude Code and it renders a real MP4 on my own machine — no timeline, no credits, no accounts. My go-to for on-brand explainers and launch clips at zero cost.
Manus AI
AI agent that executes multi-step tasks autonomously. I use it to build and deploy content-heavy pages for EatCookJoy and to prototype Stackbirds agent demos without writing server-side code.
HeyGen
AI avatar video creation. I use HeyGen to produce explainer videos for clients who need professional-looking video content without a film crew — particularly valuable for GCC B2B presentations and product launches.
Synthesia
Text-to-video with realistic avatars in Arabic and English. Useful for investor presentation videos and onboarding content for Stackbirds clients who need multilingual training material.
Descript
Edit video and audio by editing the transcript. Removes filler words, silences, and mistakes automatically. I use it to edit YouTube content and client video presentations without a dedicated editor.
Opus Clip
AI clips long videos into short-form content for Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts automatically. One long YouTube video becomes 5–10 clips. Useful for repurposing GCC business content across platforms.
Beehiiv
The newsletter platform built for growth. I use Beehiiv to run email lists for my ventures — its monetisation and referral features make it far better than Mailchimp for building an audience that compounds over time.
Productivity 5 tools
Grammarly
Real-time grammar, tone, and clarity checking across every platform I write in. Essential for English precision when communicating with international investors and clients who judge professionalism by written quality.
NotebookLM
Google's AI-powered research notebook. Upload PDFs, reports, and documents — then ask questions across all of them. I use it to analyse stacks of supplier agreements, market reports, and regulatory documents simultaneously.
Gamma
AI-generated presentations and documents. I use Gamma to build first-draft investor decks and service proposals in minutes. The output is professional enough to present directly to GCC clients.
Notion AI
Central knowledge base for all ventures with built-in AI. Every SOP, project brief, client checklist, and operations playbook lives here. The AI layer summarises and rewrites content inside the workspace itself.
Superhuman
The fastest email client available. AI-assisted triage, split-inbox, keyboard shortcuts, and built-in AI writing — for someone managing multiple ventures and client relationships across 6 GCC markets, email speed is a competitive advantage.
Creativity 8 tools
ElevenLabs
Realistic AI voice synthesis in Arabic and English. I use ElevenLabs to add professional voiceovers to client explainer videos and create multilingual audio content for GCC marketing campaigns without hiring voice talent.
Suno
AI music generation from text prompts. Creates background music for client videos and brand content in seconds. Useful for EatCookJoy recipe videos and Stackbirds demo content that needs a professional sonic identity.
Midjourney
The best AI image generation for commercial visual quality. I use Midjourney for hero images, product mockups, and brand visuals across client sites — images that look premium enough to use directly in investor materials.
Runway
AI video generation and editing suite. Text-to-video, image-to-video, and motion brush for animating still images. Useful for creating product showcase videos for EatCookJoy and retail client campaigns.
Pika Labs
Fast AI video generation with strong motion quality. Competitive with Runway for short social video clips. I use Pika to test visual concepts quickly before committing to longer production with Runway.
Figma
UI/UX design and wireframing. I use Figma to wireframe marketplace flows for EatCookJoy and map out Stackbirds agent interfaces before coding them. Allows client review of layouts before a single line of code is written.
Canva
Quick social graphics, pitch deck covers, and client-facing documents. The brand kit stores logos, fonts, and colour palettes per client so everything stays on-brand without a designer on retainer.
Google Veo
Google's high-quality AI video generation model. Produces cinematic video clips from text prompts. I use it for creating premium visual content for investor presentations and brand storytelling for GCC ventures.
Automation & Integration 7 tools
Zapier
Connects apps without code. I use Zapier to wire together form submissions, CRM updates, WhatsApp notifications, and Google Sheets logging across my ventures automatically — replacing manual data entry for repetitive tasks.
n8n
Open-source automation with deeper AI integration than Zapier. I use n8n for complex multi-step workflows that include AI processing steps — like automatic document summarisation and report generation for GCC clients.
Lindy AI
No-code AI agent builder for business tasks. I use Lindy to create AI employees that handle meeting scheduling, email follow-ups, and lead qualification automatically — directly relevant to Stackbirds' product direction.
Chatbase
Build custom AI chatbots trained on your documents and website. I deploy Chatbase chatbots on client sites to handle FAQ responses, lead capture, and initial customer screening — reducing response time from hours to seconds.
Apify
Web scraping and data extraction platform. I use Apify actors to pull competitor pricing, GCC market data, and directory listings automatically — feeding structured data into reports and marketplace databases.
Clay
AI-powered lead enrichment and outreach automation. Clay enriches contact lists with company data and personalises outreach at scale. I use it for targeted B2B outreach to GCC SMEs and investor prospecting.
Softr
Turn Airtable or Google Sheets into client portals, member directories, and web apps without code. I use Softr to build client-facing dashboards connected to live data — giving SMEs a professional portal without custom dev cost.
Business Ops 5 tools
QuickBooks
The accounting backbone for multi-location GCC retail operations. I run complete QuickBooks workflows covering store-wise payroll, GRN-based inventory, branch-wise sales, petty cash, supplier reconciliation, and Oman intercompany transfers.
WhatsApp Business
Primary business communication channel in the Gulf. Every client conversation, supplier negotiation, and team update happens here. Voice notes save hours versus email drafting with GCC suppliers and operators.
GCC business development and inbound lead channel. Publishing operator-grade content — real store counts, real market breakdowns — attracts SME owners and investors looking for a Gulf operator, not a consultant.
Google Analytics 4
Traffic, behaviour, and conversion data across all live sites. GA4 shows how GCC visitors navigate — which pages they land on, what they click, and where they drop off so I can fix what matters.
Ahrefs
Backlink analysis, keyword research, and competitor traffic estimates. When setting GCC SEO strategy for a client site, Ahrefs tells me which keywords competitors are winning and what it costs to compete.
42 tools actively used · the stack evolves · last updated June 2026 · Dubai, UAE.