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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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UAE Prepares To Launch Two Satellites: Thuraya-2 And MBZ-SAT
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum chaired the first meeting of the Supreme Space Council yesterday.
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, chaired the first meeting of the Supreme Space Council in Dubai on December 16, 2024. The session highlighted the UAE’s ambitious space plans and took stock of the sector’s economic progress.
The council emphasized the growing role of private companies in advancing space technologies, noting that their contributions are now equal to that of the public sector. Members also praised initiatives like the Space Economic Zones Programme, which are designed to fuel innovation and investment in the space industry.
خلال ترؤسنا الاجتماع الأول للمجلس الأعلى للفضاء، بحثنا الاستثمارات الوطنية والمشاريع المقبلة في قطاع الفضاء والذي يشهد تطوراً مستمراً… وجددنا التزامنا بدعم ومواصلة تنفيذ برامج طموحة لاستكشاف الفضاء الخارجي حيث وصل حجم الاستثمارات في هذا القطاع إلى 40 مليار درهم خلال السنوات… pic.twitter.com/etJ33OnuSu
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) December 16, 2024
Discussing the UAE’s space journey, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum remarked, “The national space sector continues to grow and advance, and we take immense pride in the remarkable achievements we have accomplished over the years”.
Sheikh Hamdan also received updates on two upcoming satellite projects: Thuraya-2 and MBZ-SAT. Thuraya-2, developed by Space42, is slated for launch this December. Meanwhile, the MBZ-SAT, created by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), will soon follow. MBRSC, a major driver of the UAE National Space Programme, continues to lead the nation’s space-related developments.
Space42 took the opportunity to showcase its advancements, including ongoing collaborations between public and private entities. The company also outlined strategies to promote innovation, boost revenue streams, and create new opportunities for growth in the sector.
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The UAE’s current projects build on a growing legacy of space exploration. Back in 2020, the nation made headlines with its Mars mission, successfully sending a probe into the planet’s orbit in 2021. This mission, which is now in its second phase as of June 2024, has been collecting critical data to develop a comprehensive diurnal image of Mars.
The UAE also ventured into lunar exploration with an unmanned mission aimed at studying untouched regions of the Moon’s surface. While the probe ultimately crashed during its landing attempt after communication was lost seconds before touchdown, the effort represented a significant step in the country’s exploration ambitions.
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