The perfect match for Saudi Arabia: how Zawiya 97 saves 13 hours monthly

Zawiya 97 is a makerspace in Saudi Arabia that supports creators, entrepreneurs and innovators. As the membership base grew, the team faced challenges related to both operations and community engagement—the typical hurdles for many coworking spaces and business hubs in the region.

Zawiya 97
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
1location
<100members
13h
saved monthly
450+
self-purchased event tickets

Key challenge

Tracking dues was manual and time-consuming, room reservations were inefficient and communication was unstructured. We needed a smarter, more integrated solution.
Abdulrahman Al Saati, Zawiya 97
Abdulrahman Al Saati
Zawiya 97

Hours were being lost every month on tasks such as issuing invoices and registering attendees. Collecting payments was not only time-consuming, but also difficult to manage without the right regional support. The lack of structure was limiting the growth of the makerspace.

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Solution

To solve these challenges, Zawiya 97 chose Spacebring—a software that can automate administrative tasks. By centralizing reservations, invoices and payments in a single system, the team finally had the ability to manage subscriptions and events without drowning in manual work. The integration of local payment methods played a crucial role, ensuring that members could easily and reliably pay in a way that made sense for the region.

The response has been overwhelmingly positive. The team loves the ease of managing subscriptions and payments. Members' productivity when using the space and at events has improved significantly.
Abdulrahman Al Saati, Zawiya 97
Abdulrahman Al Saati
Zawiya 97

Results

Since implementing Spacebring, Zawiya 97 has seen significant improvements in the functioning of the space and in member engagement. Faster collections have increased cash flow, and workflows that used to take hours each month are now automatic.

The impact is also reflected in the numbers:

  • 13 hours saved per month on invoicing and registering event attendees.
  • 450+ self-purchased event tickets are processed without staff intervention.
  • 300+ gateway payments handled smoothly through the Tap payment system that supports mada, Apple Pay, cards, and more.

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Conclusion

For Zawiya 97, the advantages of Spacebring go beyond efficiency gains. By integrating local payment solutions and providing responsive support, Spacebring proved to be a partner tailored to the unique needs of the GCC region.

Spacebring has streamlined our operations and improved our member experience. Local payment systems and strong support make it a perfect solution for our region.
Abdulrahman Al Saati, Zawiya 97
Abdulrahman Al Saati
Zawiya 97

So if you run a workspace in GCC region and want to grow, work seamlessly and offer your members a modern experience, book a demo with Spacebring today.


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