Saudi e-commerce enabler Shahbandr has launched “Shahbandr AI,” the region’s first fully integrated, Arabic-native generative AI toolkit designed specifically for online merchants. The new suite, which is available at no additional cost to the 18,000+ stores on its platform, aims to democratize access to advanced AI and lower operational costs for small and medium-sized businesses.
By The Numbers
- Stores Served: 18,000+
- Pre-set AI Tools: 50+
- Cost to Merchants: Free (included in platform)
- Markets: Saudi Arabia and Egypt
An All-in-One Content Studio for Merchants
“Shahbandr AI” offers a diverse set of tools that empower store owners to create a wide range of content directly from a single dashboard. This includes generating product images, promotional videos, audio voice-overs, marketing copy, and SEO-optimized content. The primary goal is to eliminate the need for merchants to subscribe to multiple external AI platforms or hire specialists, thereby reducing costs and complexity.
“With Shahbandr AI, we have provided an integrated studio and kit of AI tools in Arabic that helps merchants generate content and marketing ideas without any additional costs,” said Shady Abdelsbaheed, Co-founder and CEO of Shahbandr.
Democratizing AI for Non-Technical Users
A key focus of the new suite is its ease of use. The platform features a seamless Arabic interface and has been designed for users without technical expertise. “Shahbandr AI” includes more than 50 tools with pre-set prompts, allowing merchants to execute complex tasks with a few simple clicks rather than writing prompts from scratch.
“We focused on creating a smooth and easy user experience, with full consideration for those without technical expertise,” commented Tamer Sharkas, Co-founder and CTO at Shahbandr.
A Strategic Move to Drive Growth
The launch of the AI kit follows the success of Shahbandr’s “Videocommerce” technology, which the company reports has increased store sales and boosted customer engagement by approximately 5x. This makes Shahbandr the first e-commerce platform in the region to offer both an integrated video commerce feature and a native AI content suite, solidifying its position as an innovator in the space.
About Shahbandr
Founded in 2022 by Shady Abdelsbaheed and Tamer Sharkas, Shahbandr provides a platform for merchants in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region to easily create and manage online stores. The company supports over 18,000 active stores in Saudi Arabia and Egypt with smart tools designed to improve sales and drive growth.
Looking Ahead
The launch of “Shahbandr AI” is a significant step in making advanced AI accessible to the long tail of e-commerce merchants in the Middle East. By providing a powerful, localized, and free toolkit, Shahbandr is lowering the barrier to sophisticated digital marketing, which could significantly enhance the competitiveness of small online retailers across the region.
Source: Zawya
