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4Partners Secures $3.6M To Expand Dropshipping Into UAE
The company offers businesses an automated, fully integrated dropshipping platform with mobile-focused eCommerce tools.
4Partners, a Dubai-based global dropshipping platform, has successfully raised $3.6 million in funding to facilitate entry into its home market of the UAE and accelerate growth across the region. The company plans to use the investment to provide local businesses with a fully integrated platform and logistics support, allowing them to quickly launch online stores with minimal hassle.
The 4Partners platform is designed to tackle common obstacles faced by eCommerce entrepreneurs, offering access to millions of popular products without the need for bulk purchases. Additionally, 4Partners automates the logistics process, requiring no direct involvement from the seller, and provides a cloud-based IT system that eliminates the need for technical skills or ongoing maintenance.
4Partners operates warehouses in multiple locations, including the UAE, USA, Germany, Turkey, and China, offering over 7 million authentic branded products sourced from 753 suppliers around the globe. By allowing sellers to offer a wide array of products without the burden of managing stock, the company enables seamless cross-border shipping, making it possible for businesses to reach customers worldwide.
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Aleksandr Betra, the Chief Marketing Officer of 4Partners, shared, “We are thrilled to introduce our platform in the UAE and offer businesses an all-in-one e-commerce solution that helps them succeed in today’s competitive market. By simplifying logistics and inventory management, we enable our partners to concentrate on sales and brand growth”.
The eCommerce market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is projected to grow to $50 billion by 2025, with dropshipping expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.9% from 2024 to 2030. This growth is being driven by rising consumer demand for a variety of readily available products. With its user-friendly tools, 4Partners aims to empower small and mid-sized businesses by offering a content management system (CMS) for online stores, automated logistics, and millions of product options.
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The Petshop Launches UAE’s First Pet Care Super App
Dubai retailer folds shopping, bookings and pet records into one mobile hub that features reminders, personalization, and more.
The Petshop has introduced a “Super App” that pulls together shopping, service bookings and pet records into a single platform, pitching it as the first integrated pet care app of its kind in the UAE.
The release turns the company’s stores, services and e-commerce operation into one connected system. Instead of juggling calls, WhatsApp chats and paper notes, customers manage everything from one account.
Each pet gets a dedicated profile. Age, diet, medical notes and behavioral traits sit in one place and update over time. For households with multiple animals, it’s a practical fix: fewer lost details, fewer repeat explanations at the counter.
That data feeds the app’s personalization. Reminders, recommendations and service options adjust to the specific pet rather than defaulting to broad prompts.
Grooming, boarding, relocation, aquatics and wellness services are booked through the same flow. Users can check availability, lock in appointments and see past visits without hopping between tools. All of the key services can be accessed and booked with a few taps.
The company says records and documents are stored with added safeguards, including verified digital paperwork for sensitive information, while usage signals trigger timely prompts without exposing private data.
“Over the past fifteen years, we’ve grown alongside the pet community in the UAE and seen how pet ownership has evolved,” said Amr Hazem Youssef, CEO of The Petshop. “For pet families, care now depends on continuity, accurate information, and services that match real life, not isolated transactions. This app brings those elements into one place with a structure that supports reliable care”.
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He added: “Pets have individual needs that change over time, and those needs shape daily decisions around routines, health, and wellbeing. By keeping information organized and connecting services within one system, we can reduce friction for pet families and deliver greater consistency across the experience.”
Founded in 2011, The Petshop now operates 11 outlets across the United Arab Emirates, including megastores in Dubai Investment Park and Abu Dhabi’s Al Reem Island, plus an online catalogue of more than 12,000 products.
The Petshop Super App is available on both the App Store and Google Play.
