Shobbak Business offers a cloud‑based e‑commerce platform that lets independent retailers and micro‑entrepreneurs launch unlimited‑product online stores for free. The solution includes native integrations with multiple payment gateways and regional carriers, a unified dashboard for inventory and order management, and a drag‑and‑drop builder with AI‑guided setup. It provides secure, PCI‑compliant checkout and analytics without requiring external developers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many small and medium merchants lack an affordable, all‑in‑one solution for launching and operating online stores, especially when they need unlimited product catalogs, multiple payment options, and integrated shipping across several carriers. Managing separate storefronts also creates operational overhead and fragmented data.
Solution
Shobbak Business provides a cloud‑based e‑commerce platform that lets users create and publish stores at no cost, with no limits on the number of products. The platform bundles native integrations with a range of payment gateways and logistics providers, enabling seamless checkout and order fulfillment. A single dashboard consolidates the management of multiple storefronts, giving owners a unified view of inventory, orders, and analytics. Built‑in design templates and a “store assistant” guide users through layout, content, and branding decisions, reducing the need for external developers. The interface is responsive and optimized for fast onboarding, allowing a new store to go live with a few clicks. All data is transmitted over encrypted channels and stored in compliance with regional security standards.
Target Audience
The primary customers are independent retailers, boutique brands, and micro‑entrepreneurs in the MENA region who want to launch or scale online sales without upfront software costs or complex integrations.
Features
- Free account creation with unlimited product listings per store
- Native integration with multiple payment processors (credit cards, local wallets, etc.)
- Shipping connector supporting several regional carriers and real‑time rate calculation
- Unified multi‑store dashboard for inventory, order tracking, and sales reporting
- Drag‑and‑drop store builder with pre‑designed templates and customizable themes
- AI‑powered “store assistant” that offers step‑by‑step setup advice and content suggestions
- Responsive web UI optimized for desktop and mobile devices
- Secure checkout flow with SSL encryption and PCI‑compliant handling of payment data