Ansarada, a Sydney-based provider of virtual data room ( VDR ) technology, has expanded further into the Middle East, delivering AI-powered dealmaking tools to support corporates and their advisers in the region.

The company is focusing on the United Arab Emirates, where dealmaking activity has continued to accelerate, recording 24 deals totalling US$1.9 billion in transaction value in the second quarter of 2025 alone.

Deals were particularly strong in sectors such as energy, natural resources, financial services, and technology. This reflects Dubai’s emergence as a global AI hub, which is driving record levels of cross-border investment and deal activity, the company says.

Since 2018, Ansarada has been working with companies, advisers, government agencies, and sovereign funds, delivering tailored support to dealmakers navigating complex, high-stakes transactions.

“UAE is entering one of the most ambitious economic transformations in history and dealmakers need technology that can match that scale,” says Ansarada managing director Justin Smith.

“By continuing to expand our footprint here, we’re not only offering faster, more localized support, but we’re also giving companies and advisers the tools to move with certainty, unlock international capital, and help facilitate the region’s growth agenda. Our role is to provide the infrastructure for confident decision-making in a market that’s rewriting the future of investment.”

A virtual data room is a cloud-based online platform for storing, organizing, and sharing highly sensitive and confidential documents, facilitating secure collaboration and due diligence in transactions.

Ansarada says its VDRs do more than store data securely; they provide predictive insights that help dealmakers spot risks and opportunities early, noting that the platform demonstrates 97% predictive accuracy and monitors 24/7 behavioural patterns.

“Ansarada has localized document storage in UAE, giving customers flexibility and peace of mind, without compromising on security. It means you have complete confidence that you’re complying with regional legislation, with the power of our global team behind you,” Smith adds.