Virtuzone, the UAE’s award-winning provider of company formation solutions and corporate services, has launched its E-commerce Accelerator Programme, designed to provide aspiring e-commerce entrepreneurs with specialised support and mentorship in licensing, compliance, product sourcing, digital marketing, and online marketplace setup and growth.
Market studies estimate the UAE’s e-commerce sector will exceed AED 50.6 billion by 2029, representing a compound annual growth rate of 9.4%. According to the DHL 2026 E-Commerce Trends Report, 51% of UAE online shoppers expect to shop more through online marketplaces and 47% through mobile applications in the next five years.
Bringing together the proven expertise and unrivalled market insights of Virtuzone and its partners, Sourcing with Kian and Titan Network, the E-commerce Accelerator Programme aims to help entrepreneurs capitalise on this growing business opportunity while enabling them to avoid common mistakes related to company formation, product selection, sourcing, marketing, compliance and marketplace management.
Paul Bryson, Managing Director at Virtuzone, said: “Virtuzone has extensive experience assisting entrepreneurs with securing the correct trade licence, establishing the optimal legal structure, and ensuring they meet UAE regulatory requirements. We also provide the corporate services they need after incorporation, from accounting to business bank account opening.”
“In addition to combining these essential services, the E-commerce Accelerator Programme builds on the UAE government’s investment in digital infrastructure, logistics and business-friendly regulation, which have positioned the country as a global hub for e-commerce,” Paul adds.
Kian Golzari, Founder of Sourcing with Kian, said: “Successful product sourcing is not simply about finding the lowest price. Entrepreneurs need to understand how to select the right product, identify reliable manufacturers, negotiate favourable terms, manage quality and build a supply chain that can support future demand. Virtuzone’s E-commerce Accelerator Programme provides a platform where I can share my first-hand experience with participants so they can make better sourcing decisions and build stronger businesses.”
Kian has sourced more than 2,500 products, visited over 500 factories and attended more than 28 Canton Fairs. His experience covers product development, manufacturing, supplier selection, quality control and supply chain management, particularly within China and other major international manufacturing markets.
Dan Ashburn, Co-Founder of Titan Network, said: “The UAE’s online market is growing fast and the platforms to build a brand on have never been stronger. Amazon gives a new seller immediate access to the largest marketplace audience in the country. TikTok Shop and social commerce turn content into sales. A Shopify store with Meta advertising behind it gives a brand customers it owns, and AI search is opening a new front on top of all of that. Joining Virtuzone’s E-commerce Accelerator Programme as a mentor means I can help entrepreneurs launch on the right platforms, run them well, and build a business that grows across all of them.”
According to DHL’s 2026 report, Amazon was the most popular online marketplace among both UAE shoppers and e-commerce businesses, cited by 84% and 87% of respondents, respectively. The programme will provide mentorship on launching and growing on Amazon, TikTok Shop and a brand’s own online store, including Meta advertising and visibility in AI search.
Dan has spent more than 10 years selling online and co-founded Titan Network, a community of 700+ vetted brand owners who together have generated billions in online sales across Amazon, TikTok Shop and their own stores. Titan also owns and operates its own portfolio of consumer brands.
Fadi Khoury, Founder and Managing Partner of CFK Consultancy, said: “In e-commerce, having the right product is only part of the equation. How a brand is positioned, how it presents itself digitally, and how consistently it creates content and communicates with its audience can ultimately determine whether people simply discover a product or actually buy it.”
Fadi brings extensive experience across branding, e-commerce, digital marketing, content and performance advertising in the UAE and across the GCC region. Through CFK Consultancy, he and his team have helped create and develop more than 150 brands and brand strategies, delivered 50+ integrated marketing and advertising campaigns, and are on track to design and develop 30+ e-commerce websites and digital commerce experiences in the region this year alone.
By integrating company formation and corporate services with industry-leading expertise in sourcing, marketing and marketplace growth, Virtuzone’s E-commerce Accelerator Programme gives aspiring e-commerce entrepreneurs the support required to transform their online business ideas into commercially viable and scalable companies.
To learn more about the Virtuzone E-commerce Accelerator Programme, visit virtuzone.com/ecommerce-accelerator.
