Interview with Akram Oomer, Co-Founder and COO at Hayawiia

Derived from the Arabic term for health, vitality and vigor, HAYAWIIA is the premium destination for gourmet food designed to cater to a healthy lifestyle. HAYAWIIA, a premium destination for better for you food and cosmetics options. HAYAWIIA houses over 1,000 high-quality healthy food and snack alternatives. Our unique concept offers a selection of flavor-packed vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, wheat or grain-free, low sugar, low carb and keto-friendly options.

What is your business name?

Hayawiia

Which industry does your business belong to?

Food Stuff Trading

What is your business type?

Trading

How old is your business?

Less than a year

Who are your customers?

Both B2B and B2C

How did you initially come up with the idea or concept for the business?

When we realized that people didn't have access to affordable healthier eating options, we decided to make a change, in our small little way. We are not trying to change peoples lifestyles just give them better and healthier options that will cater to their lifestyles.

Tell us about some of the major turning points in the history of your business.

When peers from the industry were impressed with the range of products that we had and when across the different income segments our fellow hayawiians said we were extremely affordable. On a more macro level it would be when we had our first order and our first repeat order.

What made you choose Dubai as a location to setup your business?

Dubai as a city and the country as a whole are the benchmarks of what is possible with perseverance and hard work. It is a city where anything is possible. It is also a city that accepts all, no matter religion, creed and gender.
On a personal note it is home and where our hearts will always be.

Finally, what sets your business apart from the competition?

It is our guiding principles of good health for all and the willingness to make a change.

What service(s) or product(s) do you offer/manufacture?

We offer a wide variety of better for you food, beverage and cosmetics options. Suiting different types of lifestyles from vegan to Keto, from organic to chemical free. All on our online platform www.hayawiia.com.

What are the key strengths of your products/services?

The diversity of flavors and the depth in the number of products we have.

Are there any exclusive products/services that you offer (not offered anywhere else in Dubai)?

We currently are the exclusive distributors across the UAE for 25+ brands that are on our website.

What are the best ways for your customers to contact your company?

Email, Website, Phone, Visiting Office

Is there anything else you want to convey to your potential customers?

That we care about them and the world around us. From affordable prices to our seeded thank you cards, that will sprout plants. Recycling our shipping pallets to using only recycled material for our packaging.

Editor note: You can find more information about Hayawiia on HiDubai by visiting their business page here.