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Souq.com turns Amazon.sa in Saudi Arabia

19 Jun '20

1 min read

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Amazon and e-commerce platform Souq recently launched Amazon.sa, replacing Souq.com in Saudi Arabia around three years after the US company’s $580-million acquisition of the latter. All Souq.com customer credentials, wish lists, orders, delivery addresses, payment methods and customer support queries have been converted to new Amazon.sa accounts.

Amazon.sa customers will enjoy free next day delivery on orders above Saudi riyals 200 as well as the option of paid same day delivery to select areas in the kingdom.

Amazon will continue to invest to further improve the delivery experience in the region, the company was quoted as saying by media reports in the Middle East.

Shoppers can opt for a cash-on-delivery option and make installment payments from select banks in the kingdom.

Amazon is building a local logistics and operations network spanning across the nation. Currently, it operates three fulfillment centres and 11 delivery stations across the nation, with a workforce of more than 1,400.

Women will make up nearly two-fifths of the workforce at its newest 226,000 square-foot Jeddah facility.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)