The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched "Maroof" service as a support for e-commerce in the Kingdom, Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday. E-commerce has become one of the fastest means for selling and buying due to the tremendous development in various telecommunication technologies. It is expected that this service will become one of the best means for searching and evaluating e-stores in the Kingdom. This will benefit all those who deal in this trade - whether sellers or buyers. The activity will further be enhanced through support for e-commerce and e-stores and boosting authenticity. The ministry confirmed that "Maroof" service will contribute to strengthening seller-buyer trust. It will also give a clear picture on the quality of services of the e-store via clients' comments and their evaluation of the e-store. The buyer can write his comments on the e-store page, evaluate the purchase experience and read the comments and experiences of other clients. The service will also grant the seller an opportunity to promote his e-store on various ‘Maroof' platforms. ‘Maroof' service will enable the e-store owner to add all his accounts on social media and means of communicating with him on his page on ‘Maroof' website. The trader can make his e-store distinctive using several means, most prominent of which is linking it with his commercial register, which will grant him ‘Maroof' gold certificate. ‘Maroof' is a free service under the supervision of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It guarantees secrecy of its users' data. To open the website click the link: www.maroof.sa.
