What it is
Khamsat is an Arabic micro-services marketplace from Hsoub, letting anyone offer a digital service starting at around five dollars and sell it to clients across the Arab world. Services include design, writing, translation, marketing, video editing, simple programming and consulting. The idea is close to Gigs on global sites but in Arabic with a familiar interface.
How it works
You create a service with a title, description, images, price and delivery time, and it appears to buyers in categories and search. When someone buys, you do the work and deliver through the platform, and the money is released after acceptance. You can add extras that raise the order value, and your reviews and response speed affect your visibility.
Fees and payouts
The platform takes roughly 20% of each sale as announced, and earnings move to a withdrawable balance after a holding period. Methods such as bank transfer and PayPal are available. Confirm current fees and withdrawal conditions because they may change with platform policy.
Who it suits and what to watch
It suits Arab beginners seeking a first digital income without needing strong English. The challenge is competition in crowded categories, so choose a specific specialty and write a convincing description. Keep to deadlines and quality, and avoid breaking rules such as sharing outside contact details.
Practical tips
Choose a specific service with a clear outcome, such as designing a logo, instead of a general title, and add real samples. Start with a modest price and raise it as good reviews accumulate. Describe what the buyer gets, the delivery time and the edits allowed in simple language. Answer inquiries quickly, deliver early, and add extras like rush delivery to increase order value.
Common mistakes
Typical errors are vague descriptions, several near-identical services that split your visibility, promising deliveries you cannot meet, accepting requests outside your service scope, and pricing so low that the work is not worth it after the commission.
Alternatives and verdict
For custom projects in Arabic see Mostaql, and for English services with international clients try Fiverr. Khamsat is one of the easiest Arabic platforms to begin selling services; success comes from quality, punctuality and specialization, and you should price after counting the commission.