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Insights into Startup Ecosystems Across the Arab States of the Gulf

Insights into Startup Ecosystems Across the Arab States of the Gulf

The Global Startup Movement - Startup Ecosystem Leaders, Global Entrepreneurship, and Emerging Market Innovation

July 30, 20198m 32s

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Show Notes

Idriss Al Rifai is the founder of Fetchr. Ecommerce in the Middle East is still nascent – local and international brands have a challenging time navigating the market in which inefficient processes and the lack of post addresses lead to long delivery times and high return rates. Fetchr (formerly, MENA360) provides businesses a solution for entering the ecommerce space in the region and for reaching customers via their mobile devices.

On this episode you'll learn:

  • What are differences between the GCC countries and the North Africa ecosystem?
  • How developed is Ecommerce in the Middle east?
  • What platforms are Ecommerce happening on in the region?