UAE-headquartered business search engine Hubb launches globally

UAE-headquartered business search engine Hubb announced its global launch as SMEs worldwide look for more sustainable business solutions in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hubb acts as a search engine for businesses globally. Currently operational in 44 countries and in 12 languages, Hubb connects businesses with consumers directly through a monthly subscription service fee of Dhs100.

Hubb’s range of services include food delivery, property, manufacturing, motoring, travel, and job searches among others, via a ‘master app’ with 36 different industries.

With more than 3,345,889 global subscription sign-ups, Hubb aims to give consumers global access to services in their given language.

In light of the pandemic, Hubb’s business model aims to differentiate itself as e-commerce platforms worldwide that charge businesses a commission fee of between 20–50 per cent, have been widely criticised. Hubb’s new approach offers a sustainable service, particularly for SMEs and start-up businesses who can use the platform to have full ownership without having to share profit with mediators.

Anastasia El Hage, founder and CEO commented, “The e-commerce platforms available to businesses and consumers today offer an unsustainable way of trading for businesses across the globe, in particular SMEs and start-up businesses who have to sacrifice their profits in order to be listed on global platforms.

“With the current economic environment, businesses are increasingly looking for cost-effective ways to reach their consumers. With 70 per cent of companies in Dubai alone expected to close within the next six months, we are delighted to be introducing a fresh approach to the market, connecting businesses and consumers based on a monthly subscription service of just Dhs100.

“Our mission is to act as a ‘meeting place’ while also creating a space where businesses can speak up about their services and receive the necessary marketing tools to stand out from the crowd – building long-term relationships with their customers on a personal-level, rather than seeing customers simply as a ‘transaction’ through a third-party portal.”