Founding Year: 2016
Website: https://www.wafyapp.com/
Saudi Arabia is undoubtedly an incredible and enigmatic tourist destination. From ancient cities, palm-shaded oases, and desert landscapes to adventure experiences, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has much to offer to everyone who comes for a visit. But, how do you discover and explore such a dynamic destination?
That’s what you need to ask Wafy App.
Finding popular and happening events nearby isn’t easy indeed. It’s challenging for organizers as well to get the best possible exposure for their events. That’s where the Saudi-based and highly credible Wafy App comes in to bridge the gap between both ends and help its users discover what’s happening in town.
Wafy is an interactive platform offering a complete guide to tourism, culture, sports, and entertainment events in Saudi Arabia. Wafy’s mission is to market Saudi Arabia to the world, and they do it by simplifying and offering a ton of options for events, experiences, and locations to go to for all Saudi expats and tourists.
Wafy App: A Lively Guide of All Events Taking Place in Saudi’s Popular Cities
Wafy covers content in Culture, Tourism, Sport, and Entertainment
The Wafy platform has been providing online audiences with quality Saudi-focused content, particularly on culture, tourism, entertainment, and sports, since its inception in 2016. This includes culture and tourism articles referenced from respected sources as well as comprehensive coverage of all entertainment and sporting festivals and events.
The platform also enables users to get their search results tailored to their preferences whenever they are planning to go somewhere or attend an event, depending on their location. Whether users are planning to travel with their family or friends, Wafy can customize information based on that as well.
Wafy is the #1 Content Aggregator in Saudi Arabia offering a variety of options
The platform has developed to become the number, most trusted content aggregator in Saudi Arabia. It takes users on a journey where they can read articles about Saudi Arabia, book tickets to go to their favorite events, and search for locations of interest across categorized lists. Wafy’s role as aggregator positions the platform as a solid alternative to downloading tens of other apps.
Wafy appeals to all audience segments from event goers to experience seekers and readers
Regardless of age or gender everyone can enjoy the platform. Whether you are looking for an easily accessible event, a deeper and exceptional experience, or simply trying to learn about Saudi culture and various tourist destinations, the Wafy app and website have you more than covered.
Wafy Is a Super App
You’ve heard the term before but this is where you really get to experience it. The Wafy App is a Super App, to say the least boasting offerings that would need more than 60 apps to cover, where event and experience coverages or tickets – or content to read along.
Wafy plays on FOMO
We live in a fast-paced world where everything just happened or is about to. Wafy conquers a unique selling proposition when it comes to events and experiences. FOMO is a major part of their brand DNA and delivers throughout the Wafy overall experience. This is what makes Wafy continuously a buzzing platform amongst its users. Event organizers get this very well too. Businesses have seen generated traffic via Wafy that reached estimated hundreds of millions of Saudi Riyals in a year’s time.
Wafy is Platform Robust
Wafy’s extremely user-friendly interface comes with a very well-developed backend that reflects the system’s robustness. This translates into the platform being 100% crash-free and its record of exponential growth in traffic and downloads. The offering is excelling in monetizing and being transactional with a whopping conversion rate in excess of 80%.
Wafy’s Content Methodology
Wafy’s content methodology is based on five pillars:
· Educate: All writers and reporters produce articles on trending topics daily.
· Remind: Content creators publish lists with carefully curated recommendations.
· Transact: Ticketing events and experiences are based on interest.
· Share/rate and review: Optimize reach through user-generated content and user reviews.
· Re-attract: Grow user advocacy by delivering a rich and personalized journey.
Exploring Saudi Is Simpler with Wafy
Employing smart technology including filters and a smart search system, Wafy allows users to access a full range of information with minimal time and effort, ensuring their entire experience is simple and appealing.
As mentioned earlier, Wafy has a database of thousands of articles and lists all archived. The articles, lists, events, experiences, and places convey thousands of stories covering a range of interests including culture, heritage, tourist destinations, and trips around Saudi regions. The platform’s special lists also aim to make your next trip as easy as possible. You can choose from lists that recommend cafes, restaurants shopping malls, parks, cultural places, historical sites, or seasonal events across different Saudi cities.
As part of the ongoing efforts to ensure Wafy is the number one Saudi platform specializing in culture, tourism, sports, and entertainment, Wafy team always strives to boost the services and add new products so that exploring the Kingdom continues to be an enjoyable experience.
Growing Beyond the Borders
There is no way that Wafy remains restricted to a single country or geography. There are no confirmed news or reports at the moment, yet all factors seem to indicate that the platform is expanding and is expected to land new territories sooner than expected. Wafy’s international ambitions can be only a matter of time before they turn into realities, serving users all around the globe and not just Saudi Arabia.
Besides, Wafy has taken the step to improve its global reach by adding content in nine languages including English and Arabic. This new move aims to introduce readers from around the world to Saudi projects that improve the quality of life, attract tourists and elevate investment in the Kingdom. The new languages are Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Turkish, Urdu, and Balinese.
When Wafy operated with only English and Arabic as its main languages, it generated 1.5 million views monthly. With new languages added to Wafy, the platform will be able to reach 63 percent of the global population.
Meet The Influential Leader
Mohamed Abbas
Mohamed is the CEO and founder of Wafy who also founded and leads GT Medical. He is a successful entrepreneur who has established multiple companies and garnered local and international attention. Forbes recently named him as one of 10 inspiring business people to watch in the Middle East. An interview with the CEO has been requested for further insights.
