Amazon.com expands into Mid East market

SEATTLE Amazon.com has joined Taufeer.com's e-channel retailers program, enabling it to service customers in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

"We are very excited about signing up a mega retailer such as Amazon.com to our e-channel program," said Yasser Abdullah, founder and ceo of Taufeer.com.

Amazon.com's relationship with Taufeer.com is the company's first venture in the Arab market.

According to Taufeer.com, starting with consumer electronics products, Amazon.com will expand its offering on Taufeer.com to cover a large selection of products targeted for the Saudi market.