{"id":31263,"date":"2026-11-10T10:20:07","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T10:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swn.af\/en\/?p=31263"},"modified":"2026-11-10T10:31:15","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T10:31:15","slug":"the-hamra-app-four-young-men-launch-a-platform-to-digitalize-urban-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swn.af\/en\/2026\/11\/the-hamra-app-four-young-men-launch-a-platform-to-digitalize-urban-services\/","title":{"rendered":"The \u2018Hamra\u2019 app; four young men launch a platform to digitalize urban services"},"content":{"rendered":"

Four young men in Kabul have launched a digital platform called \u201cHamra,\u201d with an initial investment of one million Afghanis. Designed to make it easier for citizens to access everyday services, the app brings together 12 different services on a single platform, including online taxi services, food delivery, shopping, doctor appointments, hotel bookings, and online payments. In addition to saving citizens’ time and money, the initiative aims to support small businesses and create job opportunities.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mohammad Ali Yousufi, a 30-year-old resident of Ghor Province and one of the app\u2019s co-founders, says the idea for \u201cHamra\u201d app was developed in late 2025 after the team assessed society\u2019s needs and identified the challenges citizens face in accessing everyday services.<\/p>\n

\u201cBased on our assessment and a better understanding of people\u2019s everyday needs, we realized that developing an app accessible to everyone and offering most of the services people need in their daily lives would make it easier for citizens to access those services. It would also help them save time and money,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

According to him, the app was developed by four young men, and the team has since grown to 10 members. Since its official launch in early 2026, more than 10,000 people have registered on the platform.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince the app was officially launched in early 2026, around 10,000 people have registered. In addition, many volunteers are involved in environmental protection activities through the \u2018Hamra Green\u2019 section and cooperate with its activities,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

Noor Ahmad Muradi, a 34-year-old resident of Kabul and another co-founder of the Hamra app, says one of its key features is its online payment system. This feature allows Afghans living both inside and outside the country to order food and essential products for their family members and relatives in Afghanistan and pay for their orders online.<\/p>\n

He says the app offers 12 different services, some of which are already available, while others are still under development.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe \u2018Hamra\u2019 urban services app currently offers 12 types of services for its users. These include online taxi services, motorcycle rides, food delivery, online shopping for daily needs and products from stores, healthcare services and doctor appointments, hotel bookings, online ticket purchases, real estate services, city and intercity taxi services, and online university registration. In addition, the app includes two social service sections designed to make it easier for citizens to access social services and facilities,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

According to him, downloading and registering on the app are free of charge. Interested users can download it from Google Play or the App Store.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll citizens can use this app. Anyone with a smartphone and internet access can download and register on \u2018Hamra\u2019 for free through Google Play or the App Store. Users can register with their phone number or email address. Once they complete the registration process and verify their identity, they can access the app\u2019s various services,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, a number of Hamra users say the platform has made it easier for them to access urban services and carry out their daily tasks. Fazlullah, a 20-year-old resident of Kabul and a medical student, says he has been using the app for the past three months and has so far used its taxi and food delivery services.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI have used this app to order food and book taxis. Its taxi service is particularly useful because finding a taxi can sometimes be difficult. However, with this app, I can easily request a taxi whenever I need one. I no longer have to wait by the roadside or walk long distances to find a taxi,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Ahmad Rahimi, another user of the app, says he first became familiar with Hamra app through Facebook around five to six months ago. He now mainly uses the app\u2019s taxi service, \u201cDaily Needs\u201d section, and digital wallet to make online payments.<\/p>\n

\u201cI mainly use three sections of the app: the taxi service, \u2018Daily Needs,\u2019 and the digital wallet for online payments. The app has brought many conveniences to my daily life. It is very useful for carrying out everyday tasks and saving time,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, technology experts say that developing service apps can be an important step towards expanding the digital economy and facilitating citizens\u2019 access to various services. They believe that internet access, ease of use, and users\u2019 trust are among the key factors determining the success of such platforms.<\/p>\n

Mansoor Faizi, a technology expert, says that these apps can not only save citizens time and money but also contribute effectively to the growth of the country\u2019s digital economy.<\/p>\n

\u201cDeveloping such apps can be an important step towards digitizing services in Afghanistan. They allow citizens to access various services through their phones without having to visit service providers in person. Such initiatives can make service delivery easier, faster, and more efficient, while also saving citizens time and money,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

Qarib Aryan, another technology expert, says that service apps can make it easier for citizens to access different services while creating new opportunities for small businesses.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf people can find transportation, buy and sell goods, and access the services they need through their phones, they will no longer need to visit different places or contact various individuals and service centers to get things done. The main advantage of such an app is that people can install it on their phones and use it to carry out many of their daily tasks. It can also create good opportunities for shopkeepers and small business owners by allowing them to offer their products and services to a larger number of customers,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

At a time when creating job opportunities and supporting startups are among society\u2019s important needs, initiatives such as the \u201cHamra\u201d app can help youth put their technological skills to use while providing citizens with new digital services.<\/p>\n

Reporter: Zarafshan Sharifi<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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