Automation is no longer a future ambition for organisations across the GCC. From logistics hubs and manufacturing facilities to hotels, healthcare providers and retail environments, robotics is increasingly being explored as a practical way to improve efficiency, address labour pressures and enhance customer experience.
What is changing in 2026 is not whether businesses adopt robotics — but how they choose to adopt it.
Traditionally, robotics required significant upfront capital investment, ongoing maintenance commitments and long-term planning cycles. For many organisations, particularly SMEs, this created hesitation. Even where the operational case was clear, the financial model felt restrictive.
Globally, the robot rental service market is projected to grow from approximately USD 4.5 billion in 2023 to more than USD 13 billion by 2032, reflecting steady double-digit annual growth. The broader Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) segment is also forecast to expand at around 17% annually over the coming decade.
This momentum reflects a structural shift: businesses are increasingly favouring subscription-based automation over outright ownership.
Introducing a More Flexible Model
To address this shift, Jacky’s Business Solutions has launched its Robot Rentals service across the GCC — a flexible, subscription-based model designed to lower the barrier to robotics adoption.
Through partnerships with global brands such as SoftBank Robotics, Pudu Robotics, Temi and Agibot, organisations can access a wide portfolio of service and commercial robots without significant upfront investment. The rental model bundles hardware, software, maintenance and support into a single operating expense, simplifying deployment and reducing risk.
Applications range from food delivery robots in hospitality and healthcare environments to customer engagement solutions in retail spaces and public venues. For example, Pudu’s KettyBot is increasingly used for food delivery as well as product sampling and promotional campaigns — offering brands a more interactive way to engage customers while maintaining operational efficiency.
For project-based deployments, seasonal peaks or pilot programmes, Robot Rentals allows businesses to test automation in real-world environments before committing to long-term expansion. It also enables scaling up or down depending on operational demand.
Supporting the Region’s Digital Evolution
As the GCC continues its digital evolution, accessible automation models will play a defining role in how organisations participate in the next phase of innovation.
By offering Robot Rentals, Jacky’s Business Solutions enables businesses to adopt robotics in a measured, commercially sound way — balancing ambition with financial discipline.
Organisations exploring automation strategies can speak with our team to assess operational requirements, identify suitable robotics solutions and evaluate the most effective deployment model. To learn more about Jacky’s Robot Rentals service, visit our website or contact our specialists on vms.sales@jackys.com to arrange a consultation.
