From Forgotten to Featured: Giving Baqalas a Voice in the Digital Economy

Despite serving millions every day, baqalas have been digitally invisible. Most platforms treat them as filler inventory. That’s a mistake.

Why Were They Forgotten?

• Language barriers

• Informal Record Keeping

• Lack of access to capital

• Fragmented operations

  
  

Why They Deserve a Spotlight

• Scale: 60,000+ stores across GCC.

• Speed: Sub-15-minute reach to homes and offices.

• Trust: Decades of customer service, credit, and familiarity.

The Path to Visibility

• QR-linked digital storefronts

• Real-time inventory management

• WhatsApp-based customer retention

• Loyalty programs tailored for local dynamics

Bottom line: You don’t need to replace baqalas. You need to reveal them.