THE UNITED NATIONS estimates that as many as 4bn people around the globe live in places where there are no street names or numbers .

This is particularly prevalent in the UAE and the Middle East , but is also common in emerging markets like Pakistan , Nigeria and Egypt .

This simple lack of an address can have big consequences – it makes receiving deliveries difficult and it makes e-commerce sluggish . However , Dubai-based Fetchr believes it has the answer , and it ’ s in your pocket .

Tapping into the GPS location service on your phone , the international courier service is revolutionising the world of shipment and delivery in both the Middle East and abroad .

By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and tracking systems , Fetchr enables delivery of parcels directly to you , wherever you are .

3,500

Approximate number of employees at Fetchr

220 May 2018