We are honored to be named startup of the year in the city of Kuwait! A big thank you to Hackernoon for celebrating our trip to Kuwait Mart.
Tell us about your startup
Kuwait Mart is a local electronic commerce platform designed to serve customers through Kuwait with speed, confidence and simplicity. We officially launched on April 22, 2025, after months of development using a fully built-made platform developed entirely internally.
Our mission is to fill the gap between quality products and transparent online purchases, offering a platform where customers can explore technology, accessories and lifestyle articles with confidence. Our vision is to become the most reliable market in Kuwait – defined by transparency, local partnerships and a fluid user experience.
Tell us how your startup changes the world
Basically, Kuwait Mart concerns access. We re -engine the experience of electronic commerce in Kuwait by building a market that prioritizes authentic products, clear guarantees and fast delivery, without the usual friction which is often delivered with local online purchases.
Our long -term goal is to empower consumers and suppliers to Kuwait, promoting a more efficient and transparent digital economy adapted to the needs of the local market.
What distinguishes you from competition?
Our commitment to trust, speed and simplicity. We focus on the offer of verified products from reliable suppliers, supported by clear guarantees and exceptional customer service. With a clean user experience, fast delivery through Kuwait and an in -depth understanding of buyers' local needs, Kuwait Mart is designed to be a platform on which customers can count – built for today and ready for tomorrow.
What does this mean for you to win this title?
It is a huge honor. Be named the startup of the year at Kuwait City validates not only our concept, but the hard work and the belief that our team has put since the first day. It is a moment of pride that motivates us to aim even higher in 2025.
What do you like about your team and why are you those who participate in this mission?
I am proud of people behind Kuwait Mart. Our team is small but fiercely committed. Everyone – from development to support – is the same energy and the same belief in our mission. We promote a culture where comments are rapid, decisions focused on data and innovation is encouraged at all levels.
With hindsight, what step was the biggest turning point for your startup?
Our biggest turning point was the day we joined a local payment gateway and we are launched online. See the first orders enter – and accomplish them successfully – approved that our system worked in the real world. This early validation helped us evolve with confidence.
What is a precious lesson you have learned this year that you are transmitting to other startups?
Keep things simple, especially at first. Do not too much build features according to hypotheses. Focus on solving real and validated problems. In addition, speed has more than perfection at the start. Launch, learn and iterez.
How do you plan that your industry is evolving in the years to come and how will your startup remain in advance?
The electronic commerce in Kuwait is evolving rapidly, with a growing demand for confidence, speed and mobile experiences. We note a clear evolution towards platforms which offer a localized service with high global standards.
Kuwait Mart is committed to staying in the lead by closely monitoring user behavior, adopting emerging technologies and continuously improving all aspects of the purchasing course – from the discovery of products to the delivery of the doors.
How do you or your business intend to adopt the responsibility of this title in 2025?
We consider this title as a responsibility to give a positive example – through best practices, better service and better technology. In 2025, we will use this recognition to open new conversations with partners and continue to establish confidence in the electronic commerce ecosystem in Kuwait.
What goals are you looking forward to reaching in 2025?
We are looking to take on more official brand partners, to develop in lifestyle categories and to launch a mobile application adapted to fast -moving buyers in Kuwait. In addition, we plan to deploy smarter logistics integrations to further reduce delivery times.
2024 was a crazy race – new technology, geopolitics and industry changes. How did this affect your startup or your sector?
2024 tested everyone's adaptability. IA tools reshaping how we manage content and operations to changes in supply chains, we had to remain agile. The increase in costs and international uncertainty made us overtake on local partnerships and operational efficiency, which, with hindsight, has strengthened our foundation.
We would be delighted with your comments on Hackennoon as a technological publication! How was your experience with us?
Hackernoon has always stood out with his approach and transparency focused on the community. The exhibition you give to startups is significant, and this price is an excellent example. We are grateful to be part of your network.
Words of wisdom that you would like to share with us?
Build for confidence. Trends come and go, but if your customers and teams trust your product and your process, you will always have a base to grow.
– Hakem alhumaidi
CEO and co-founder, Kuwait Mart
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