Odoo Integration Services
Connect Odoo to the UAE business ecosystem — banks, payment gateways, logistics providers, WhatsApp, marketplaces, and government portals. Oakland builds and maintains integrations that work reliably, not fragile connectors that break after a vendor update.
Integration Categories
Oakland has built and maintains integrations across every category a UAE business needs. These aren't generic connectors — each is configured for UAE-specific requirements, currencies, and compliance.
UAE Banking & WPS
Bank statement import (MT940, CSV) for automated reconciliation with Emirates NBD, FAB, ADCB, Mashreq, and RAKBANK. WPS salary file (SIF) generation from Odoo Payroll for Central Bank compliance. Bulk payment file export in each bank's required format. ARMOR Group processes payroll for 200+ employees through this exact integration.
Payment Gateways
PayTabs, Telr, Network International (Magnati), Amazon Payment Services, and Stripe for online payments. Tabby and Tamara for buy-now-pay-later. COD reconciliation with delivery partners. Each gateway configured with AED as base currency and proper VAT handling on transaction fees.
Logistics & Shipping
Aramex ShipNext API for domestic and GCC shipping with real-time tracking. DHL Express for international. Emirates Post for government-rate shipping. Auto-generate AWBs from Odoo delivery orders, push tracking numbers to customer portals, and reconcile COD collections automatically.
WhatsApp Business API
Odoo 17+ has native WhatsApp integration via Meta's Cloud API. Send invoices, quotes, delivery notifications, and support responses directly from Odoo. Oakland configures template approval, auto-replies, and CRM lead capture from incoming WhatsApp messages. Critical in UAE where 85%+ of business communication happens on WhatsApp.
UAE Government & Compliance
FTA Audit File (FAF) generation in the prescribed XML format for tax audits. VAT return data extraction for EmaraTax filing. Corporate Tax report preparation. WPS SIF file generation for MOHRE compliance. Upcoming: e-invoicing readiness for the FTA's planned Peppol-based mandate — Oakland is already preparing clients.
E-commerce & Marketplaces
Amazon.ae Seller Central sync for inventory, orders, and fulfillment. Noon Partner Portal integration for product listings and order management. Shopify and WooCommerce bidirectional sync. All marketplace connectors handle multi-channel inventory to prevent overselling.
ARMOR Group Runs 30+ Integrations on Odoo
Across ARMOR Group's 6 companies, Oakland maintains 30+ active integrations: bank statement imports from Emirates NBD and Mashreq, WPS salary file generation for 200+ employees, Aramex shipping for ARMOR Lubricants' 60-country exports, WhatsApp Business for QANNAS Marketing's client communications, and time attendance hardware (ZKTeco) for factory floor tracking.
Every integration Oakland builds for you is one we've already stress-tested internally. When Aramex changes their API, we know before your shipment fails. When Emirates NBD updates their statement format, we've already updated the parser. This is the advantage of a partner that uses Odoo as intensively as you will.
How Oakland Builds Integrations That Don't Break
API-First When Available, File-Based When Necessary
UAE banking integration is mostly file-based (MT940 statements, SIF salary files, CSV payment batches). We don't pretend otherwise. For banks that offer API access (Mashreq Connect, Emirates NBD API Banking), we build real-time connections. For the rest, we build robust file import/export with validation and error handling. The result is the same: your accountant reconciles in minutes, not days.
Monitoring & Alerting
Every integration Oakland deploys includes monitoring. If an API call fails, if a file import has errors, if a sync falls behind — your team gets notified immediately, not when a customer complains. We log every transaction for audit trails and troubleshooting.
Future-Proofing: UAE E-Invoicing
The FTA has announced plans for mandatory e-invoicing based on the Peppol framework. This will require real-time or near-real-time invoice reporting from your ERP to the FTA. Oakland is already preparing clients — structuring chart of accounts, invoice templates, and data flows so the transition is configuration, not a crisis, when the mandate arrives.
Integration FAQ
Which UAE banks can Odoo integrate with?
Oakland has deployed bank integrations with Emirates NBD, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), ADCB, Mashreq, and RAKBANK. Most UAE bank integrations are file-based: importing bank statements (MT940 or CSV) for automated reconciliation, and exporting payment files for bulk transfers. Mashreq and Emirates NBD also offer API-based connectivity for real-time balance checks and payment initiation. WPS salary file generation works with all UAE banks.
Can Odoo generate WPS salary files?
Yes. Oakland configures Odoo Payroll to generate SIF (Salary Information File) in the exact format required by the Central Bank of UAE's WPS system. The file includes employer MOL establishment ID, employee labour card numbers, bank routing codes, IBANs, and salary amounts. You upload this file to your bank's corporate portal. ARMOR Group processes payroll for 200+ employees through this integration monthly.
How does WhatsApp integration work with Odoo?
Odoo 17+ includes native WhatsApp integration via Meta's Cloud API. You connect a verified WhatsApp Business number, create message templates (approved by Meta), and send invoices, quotes, delivery updates, and support responses from within Odoo. Incoming messages appear in Odoo Discuss. Oakland configures template approval, CRM lead capture from incoming messages, and automated notifications. Note: Meta charges approximately USD 0.02-0.08 per conversation.
Is Odoo ready for UAE e-invoicing?
The FTA has announced plans for mandatory e-invoicing based on the Peppol framework, though the exact timeline is still being finalized. Odoo already supports e-invoicing in other countries (Saudi ZATCA, India GST). Oakland is proactively preparing clients by structuring chart of accounts, invoice templates, and data flows to be e-invoicing-ready — so when the mandate arrives, it's a configuration update, not a system overhaul.
How much do Odoo integrations cost?
Simple file-based integrations (bank statement import, WPS generation) start from AED 2,000-5,000. API integrations with payment gateways and logistics providers range from AED 5,000-15,000. Complex multi-system integrations (marketplace sync with inventory, multi-bank with reconciliation) can be AED 15,000-40,000. All integrations include documentation, testing, and 3 months of monitoring.
What System Do You Need Connected to Odoo?
Tell us what you're trying to connect — bank, payment gateway, logistics provider, marketplace, government portal, or internal system. Oakland will assess the integration, estimate timeline and cost, and explain exactly how the data flows.