After the long-awaited decision, it’s finally here. Noon.com just went live right now in Saudi Arabia.
Noon.com’s founder Mohamed Alabbar mentioned that through the platform Saudi entrepreneurs and startups alike have a chance to be part of a growing digital ecosystem in the Middle East. Noon is currently back by the Saudi Public Investment Fund. It has launched a variety of products and offers to meet the demands of Saudi’s marketplace, in addition to offering superb deals and offers as part of its “homecoming campaign” in Saudi. “Saudi Arabia is entering a new era of economic and digital transformation led by the Saudi Vision 2030,” Alabbar said.
“Noon brings a dynamic, locally-driven and customer-oriented digital marketplace to the Kingdom serving the community and offering a new retail and much-improved experience, ” he adds. Noon’s headquarters which is currently in Riyad has a fully functional and perfectly designed distribution hub, logistics network and secure payment gateway to serve the Saudi customers. Furthermore, it also has a website that caters to iOS and Android apps.
Noon is partners with multiple market leaders and SMEs. According to the company, Noon will help their partners gain a larger share of the e-commerce market within the region.
Alabbar also commented on the local talent of Saudis and the impact they have on Noon. “With talented young Saudis driving its operations, along with being powered by Saudi and regional retailers showcasing their amazing products, the platform also offers Saudi entrepreneurs, including start-ups, to be part of a fast-growing digital ecosystem,” he said.