Starter store
SMEs launching their first online store across 1 market.
After scope review
3-5 weeks
- Up to 50 SKUs
- 1 payment rail (Mada or COD)
- Arabic-first checkout
- Order management
- Single courier
- Mobile-first responsive
- Multi-vendor
- ERP integration
E-commerce development across Jordan, Saudi Arabia & the GCC
Mada, STC Pay, Tabby, Tamara, ZainCash, COD — all in one Arabic-first checkout. ZATCA Phase 2 e-invoicing baked in. Built for retailers shipping into one market or all of them.
Discovery in 20 minutes · staging payments by week 3 · live in 3-24 weeks.
Quick answer
Who builds e-commerce stores across Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the GCC?
Ijjad builds conversion-focused e-commerce stores for SMEs, founders, and multi-country retailers across Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and the GCC. Ijjad ships Arabic-first stores with Mada, STC Pay, Tabby, Tamara, ZainCash, and COD in one checkout, ZATCA Phase 2 e-invoicing baked in, delivered in 3-24 weeks.
- Multi-rail checkout: Mada/STC Pay (KSA), ZainCash/COD (Iraq), Stripe/Tabby (regional).
- ZATCA Phase 2 e-invoicing wired into the order pipeline, not bolted on.
- Platform-agnostic: Shopify Plus, Salla, WooCommerce, or custom Saleor/Medusa.
- Staging environment for payment testing from week 3 — no launch-day surprises.
Platform decision
Which platform fits which retailer
Pick by scale, integration depth, and country. We'll recommend in writing during discovery.
| Platform | Best for | SKUs | Mada / STC Pay | ZATCA Phase 2 | Ijjad ships it? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salla | Saudi retailers <1k SKUs wanting native Arabic admin | <1,000 | Native | Native | Yes |
| Shopify Plus | Cross-border GCC brands needing speed-to-launch | <5,000 | Via app | Via app | Yes |
| WooCommerce | Content-heavy stores wanting full editorial control | <2,000 | Plugin | Plugin | Yes |
| Custom Next.js + Saleor / Medusa | Large catalogs, multi-vendor, ZATCA-strict | >2,000 | Custom | Custom | Yes |
E-commerce results
+180%
engagement
Government portal, KSA
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+340%
conversion rate
E-commerce, Jeddah
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3x
qualified leads
SME website, Riyadh
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Client names withheld under NDA. Every figure is verifiable through the linked anonymized case study.
E-commerce scope tiers
Pick the tier that matches your catalog and market mix
Final scope is fixed before staging payments come online — never mid-build.
Mid-market
Established retailers across Jordan + Saudi + Iraq.
After scope review
5-8 weeks
- Up to 500 SKUs
- Multi-payment (Mada/STC Pay/Tabby + COD/ZainCash for Iraq)
- Multi-courier integration
- Abandoned cart recovery
- GA4 + e-commerce events
- ZATCA Phase 2 (KSA)
B2B / multi-vendor
Marketplaces, B2B catalogs, distributor portals.
After scope review
10-16 weeks
- Up to 5000 SKUs
- Vendor onboarding + dashboards
- Per-vendor commission rules
- B2B price tiers + bulk pricing
- Custom inventory & warehouse logic
Enterprise
Regulated enterprises and multi-region GCC retail.
After scope review
14-24 weeks
- Multi-region storefront
- In-Kingdom hosting (KSA)
- ERP / WMS integration
- PDPL Tier-2 controls
- Headless storefront (Saleor / Medusa)
- 24-month maintenance plan
Every tier includes Arabic + English with RTL parity, mobile-first checkout, GA4 + e-commerce events, and 30 days post-launch monitoring.
How we ship stores
From catalog to first paying order
Staging environment for payments by week 3. No launch-day surprises.
- 1
Discovery + catalog audit
3-5 daysWe map catalog scale, target markets, payment rails (Mada / STC Pay / Tabby / ZainCash / COD), and ERP/courier integrations. If you have an existing store, we audit the catalog data quality first.
Deliverable: Discovery doc + 24-hour proposal.
- 2
Platform + design
1-2 weeksPlatform recommendation (Shopify Plus / Salla / WooCommerce / custom Next.js), design tokens, Arabic-first checkout UX, and per-country trust signals.
Deliverable: Platform proposal + approved design.
- 3
Build + payment wiring
2-12 weeksCatalog, checkout, payment-rail integrations, ZATCA Phase 2 invoicing, courier APIs, and admin dashboard. Staging environment for payment testing from week 3.
Deliverable: Weekly Vercel previews + staging environment.
- 4
QA + payment certification
1 weekEnd-to-end checkout testing per payment rail. Mada and STC Pay sandbox certification. Tabby/Tamara test orders. ZATCA Phase 2 sandbox invoices. COD reconciliation walkthrough.
Deliverable: Payment QA report + certification confirmations.
- 5
Launch + 30-day ops
1 week + ongoingDNS cutover, GA4 + e-commerce events live, daily WhatsApp during first 2 weeks, 30-day post-launch conversion baseline. Optional growth retainer stacks on top.
Deliverable: Live store + 30-day delta report.
Typical end-to-end timeline: 3-24 weeks depending on scope
Straight from clients
What retailers say after launch
“Ijjad completely transformed our online presence. Our new website generates 3x more inquiries than the old one, and we finally rank on the first page of Google for our main keywords. The team understood our market and delivered exactly what we needed.”
Business Owner, Riyadh
“We needed a website and mobile app on a tight scope. Ijjad gave us enterprise-quality work at a scope that made sense for a startup. Karam personally oversaw every detail. Couldn't recommend them more.”
Startup Founder, Amman
“Our online store went from barely making sales to processing 200+ orders per month after Ijjad rebuilt it. The storefront, Mada integration, and mobile experience are exactly what our customers wanted.”
E-Commerce Manager, Jeddah
“We launched our online catalog with cash-on-delivery and ZainCash in one checkout. The reconciliation dashboard alone saved us a person on the team. Orders are up materially since the rebuild, and the Arabic checkout actually feels native — not like a translated template.”
Retail Founder, Baghdad
“Discovery on Monday, scoped proposal Tuesday morning, signed Wednesday. The trilingual MVP shipped on time and Sorani Kurdish was a first-class language from day one — not an afterthought. Our diaspora users in Frankfurt and Toronto stayed engaged because the page weight is small.”
SaaS Founder, Erbil
“We needed governorate-level shipping rules, RFP-friendly service pages, and a site that loads fast on 4G in southern governorates. Ijjad delivered all three in five weeks. Their COD ops walk-through was the difference between launch and a half-built dashboard.”
Logistics Operator, Basra
FAQ
E-commerce — the questions retailers actually ask
Which e-commerce platform should Saudi or Jordan retailers pick?
Depends on scale and integration depth. Salla works for Saudi retailers under 1,000 SKUs wanting a native Arabic admin. Shopify Plus fits cross-border GCC brands needing speed-to-launch with native Mada/STC Pay. WooCommerce wins on flexibility for content-heavy stores. Custom Next.js + Saleor or Medusa wins for stores over 2,000 SKUs or ZATCA-strict invoicing. We pick based on actual scope, not on what we want to upsell.
Do you integrate Mada, STC Pay, Tabby, Tamara, and ZATCA?
Yes — on every Saudi project by default. Mada + Apple Pay + STC Pay covers 90%+ of Saudi checkout intent. Tabby + Tamara handle BNPL. ZATCA Phase 2 e-invoicing wires into the order pipeline, not bolted on at the end. For Iraqi stores: ZainCash + FastPay + COD reconciliation. Multi-country brands get all of the above in one checkout, routed by buyer location.
What about ZainCash, FastPay, COD for Iraqi e-commerce?
Cash-on-delivery is a first-class flow with governorate-level shipping rules and a reconciliation dashboard — not an afterthought. ZainCash (1.2M+ app downloads) and FastPay integrate via official APIs. NassWallet and AsiaHawala add adjacent reach. See ecommerce-development-iraq for the full Iraqi payment-stack matrix.
How long does an e-commerce build take?
Starter store (50 SKUs, single payment rail): 3-5 weeks. Mid-market (500 SKUs, multi-payment, multi-courier): 5-8 weeks. Multi-vendor / B2B / ZATCA-strict: 10-16 weeks. Every project ships weekly Vercel previews from week 2, with a staging environment for catalog and payment testing before launch.
How does this page differ from the country-specific e-commerce pages?
This page is the multi-market hub. ecommerce-development-saudi-arabia goes deeper on Mada / STC Pay / ZATCA Phase 2 / Salla vs Shopify Plus. ecommerce-development-jordan covers Mada + Stripe + COD for Jordanian retailers. ecommerce-development-iraq has the unique payment-stack matrix. Pick the country page if your launch is single-market.
Can you build a multi-vendor marketplace?
Yes. Multi-vendor stores are about 10% of our e-commerce work. Vendor onboarding flows, per-vendor commission rules, vendor dashboards, customer-facing vendor pages, and order-routing logic are the typical scope. Tech stack: Next.js + Saleor or a custom Postgres back end, depending on catalog model.
What about post-launch — cart abandonment, retention, ad campaigns?
Abandoned-cart recovery via Klaviyo or native email/SMS is baked into every tier. Retention loops (winbacks, post-purchase upsells, loyalty) are a separate growth track. Meta / Google paid ads are referred to specialist partners; we focus on the store engine and the on-site conversion path that paid traffic actually lands on.
Do you handle inventory, warehouse, and logistics integrations?
Yes, when the scope justifies it. Single-warehouse stores rarely need it. Multi-warehouse, multi-courier, or B2B stores get custom integrations with ERPs (Odoo, Zoho), courier APIs (Aramex, DHL, regional Iraqi couriers), and warehouse management systems. We scope this explicitly — nobody pays for an integration they don't need.
Further reading
Related guides and case studies
E-Commerce13 min read
Best Headless Commerce Platforms for Riyadh & Saudi Retailers (2026 Guide)
Honest comparison of headless commerce platforms for Riyadh and Saudi retailers - Shopify Plus, Saleor, Medusa, custom Next.js, Salla, and more. Mada/STC Pay/ZATCA support, scope, and which platform fits Riyadh vs Jeddah retail.
Read the guide→E-Commerce14 min read
Top 10 E-Commerce Development Companies in Saudi Arabia (2026)
Expert comparison of the best e-commerce development companies in Saudi Arabia for 2026. Shopify, WooCommerce, custom builds, Mada/STC Pay integration, and scope compared.
Read the guide→Business12 min read
How to Grow Your Business Online in Saudi Arabia and Jordan the Smart Way
Saudi Arabia's e-commerce market is still growing in 2026. Get a concrete growth roadmap, channel comparison, and quick wins for growing your business online in KSA and Jordan.
Read the guide→Ready to start selling online?
20 minutes on a call. Platform recommendation in 24 hours. Staging payments by week 3.