About Zaqi – The Story Behind the AI Local Marketplace
Zaqi was built to solve a real problem: making local commerce as convenient as online shopping.
Our Mission
Zaqi's mission is to empower local businesses and connect communities through AI-powered technology. We believe that shopping locally should be just as easy, fast, and convenient as ordering from a global platform — and we're building the tools to make that happen.
Empower Local Businesses
We give every local store and service provider the digital tools to compete and thrive in the modern marketplace.
Innovate with AI
Our smart AI tools bring cutting-edge innovation to local commerce, making buying and selling effortless.
Connect Communities
With 17 languages and a focus on local, Zaqi bridges cultural and language gaps to bring communities together.
Our Story
Zaqi started from a simple observation: local stores have amazing products, but discovering them online is nearly impossible. Existing marketplaces are designed for nationwide or global sellers, leaving local businesses invisible. We built Zaqi to change that — an AI-powered marketplace that puts local stores first, connects them with nearby customers, and makes buying and selling seamless with smart AI tools, in-app chat, and integrated delivery.
The Problem Zaqi Solves in Local Commerce
Local Stores Are Invisible Online
Despite having unique products and personal service, most local stores struggle to establish an online presence. Building a website is expensive and complex. Listing on global marketplaces means competing with millions of sellers from around the world. Social media provides limited commerce tools and mixes business with personal content. The result is that millions of excellent local businesses remain invisible to potential customers who are literally around the corner. Zaqi was built to solve this problem by creating a dedicated platform where local stores are the focus, not an afterthought.
Consumers Want Local, but Cannot Find It
Research consistently shows that consumers prefer to buy locally when they can. Local purchases mean faster delivery, the ability to inspect products in person, direct relationships with sellers, and the satisfaction of supporting their community. But existing marketplace platforms do not prioritize local results. When you search for a product, you get results from sellers across the country or even internationally. Zaqi flips this model by centering the entire experience around your local area, ensuring that the products and services you see are available from stores and providers near you.
Language Barriers Exclude Millions
In many regions, communities speak multiple languages. A single city might have residents who speak Arabic, Kurdish, Turkish, and English. Most marketplace apps support only one or two languages, excluding large portions of the population. Zaqi was designed from day one to be multilingual, supporting 17 languages so that everyone in a diverse community can participate in local commerce. This inclusive approach is not just a feature — it is core to our belief that local commerce should serve everyone.
Our Vision for the Future
Zaqi is just getting started. Our vision is to become the default platform for local commerce in every community around the world. We are continuously improving our AI technology to make product discovery even smarter, expanding our delivery network to make local shopping more convenient, and adding new service categories to connect people with every type of local professional. We believe that the future of commerce is local, and Zaqi is building the technology to make that future a reality.
Our Core Values
Local First
Every decision we make puts local communities at the center.
Accessibility
17 languages, free to use, designed for everyone.
Innovation
AI-powered features that transform local shopping.
Trust
Verified profiles, reviews, and secure communication.
Join the Zaqi Community
Whether you are a shopper, store owner, or service provider, Zaqi is your platform for local commerce. Download the app and be part of the movement to make local shopping better for everyone.