Wheel of B2C E-commerce Development in Saudi Arabia

TL;DR

This paper examines the current state of B2C e-commerce in Saudi Arabia, analyzing factors influencing growth, government involvement, and proposing a layered model to enhance online retail development.

Contribution

It introduces the Wheel of Online Retailing model, highlighting how government intervention can facilitate e-commerce growth in Saudi Arabia.

Findings

Government involvement positively impacts e-commerce growth

Layered model illustrates key enablers and inhibitors

Current challenges include infrastructure and regulatory issues

Abstract

Online retailing (a model of B2C e-commerce) is growing world-wide, with companies in many countries showing increased sales and productivity as a result. It has great potential within the global economy. This paper looks at the current status of online retailing in Saudi Arabia, with particular focus on what inhibits or enables both the customers and retailers. It also analyses the status of Government involvement and proposes a layered model, known as the Wheel of Online Retailing which illustrates how Government intervention can benefit the e-commerce in Saudi Arabia.