Amanah
Amanah is a cross-border shopping platform that connects Middle East consumers with travelers flying from Canada. Shoppers submit product URLs from Canadian online stores, get matched with travelers on the same route, and pay through an escrow system that releases funds only after delivery confirmation. The platform enables travelers to earn extra income by carrying purchases on their trips.
- Commerce & Shopping
- Software Only
Funding
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Shoppers in the Middle East face significant barriers when trying to purchase goods from international online stores, including limited shipping options, high delivery costs, and unreliable cross-border logistics. Traditional courier services are often expensive or unavailable for certain retailers, leaving consumers without access to desired international products.
Solution
Amanah provides a peer-to-peer cross-border shopping platform that connects Middle East shoppers with travelers heading to Canada. Shoppers browse Canadian online stores, copy and paste product URLs into the Amanah app, and get matched with travelers who will carry the items on their return trips. The platform uses an escrow payment system that holds funds until the shopper confirms delivery, protecting both parties throughout the transaction. Travelers can browse posted orders, make offers, and earn income by purchasing and transporting items, while shoppers receive real-time updates on their package's journey.
Target Audience
Primary users are consumers in the Middle East who want access to Canadian retail products, and international travelers flying from Canada to Middle Eastern cities who seek to earn extra income by carrying packages.
Features
- Escrow-based payment system that releases funds to travelers only after the shopper confirms delivery
- Order matching algorithm that pairs shoppers with travelers on the same route and city
- In-app tracking that provides shoppers with journey updates from purchase through delivery
- Offer system allowing travelers to bid on orders and shoppers to choose the best offer
- Trip scheduling feature for travelers to list upcoming flights and available capacity
- User verification and account monitoring to prevent fraud, identity theft, and prohibited item transport