Noon.com goes live in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh - The e-commerce platform has recruited young Saudi talent to drive its operations and participate in the region's digital economy.

By Staff Report

Published: Tue 12 Dec 2017, 2:57 PM

Last updated: Tue 12 Dec 2017, 4:59 PM

E-commerce platform Noon.com went live in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

Noon launched with a broad range of exciting products, and offers designed to meet the lifestyle aspirations of people in the Kingdom.

Created for the region, in the region and backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and a group of prominent Gulf investors, Noon is an ideal fit for the digital-first preferences and aspirations of the Saudi youth.

As a customer-focused, Arabic-first e-commerce platform, Noon, headquartered in Riyadh, brings a growing product assortment that derives its strength from deep connections with the local retail community. Noon's catalogue offers compelling products across a diverse set of categories like electronics, fashion, beauty, baby, home and kitchen, and groceries.

Mohammed Alabbar, founder of Noon, said, "Saudi Arabia is entering a new era of economic and digital transformation led by the Saudi Vision 2030. 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. 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."