GO-Globe has been a leader in Corporate Web Development & Custom Development since 2005. With a new age of communication we open doorways and bring people together through their shared common goals, interests and beliefs.
GO-Globe pulsates with an ever-expanding team of international creatives, developers, consultants, and entrepreneurs. The experience and market knowledge, global reach and cultural diversity allows us to understand any market, whatever your location on the globe. With a new age of communication, we open doors and bring people together through their shared common goals, interests and beliefs; with the use of video conferences, messengers, community apps and news feeds.
The International collaboration that our team offers allows us to solve any challenges you may face; somewhere within our team one of us has been there before. Our philosophy and drive is to bridge the financial gap between priced services and provide for the smallest start-up to the largest global corporation. We use our expertise to bring simplicity to your complex business needs.
We set up our company on the principle of a successful operation: Strong leadership, Talented and dedicated teammates, Focus on customer satisfaction, Innovative products or services, Effective marketing and branding, Financial Stability, Strong performance, adaptability, and agility. Here are a few other successful formulas we incorporated:
At GO-Globe.com, our locations in the thriving hubs of Dubai and Bahrain uniquely position us to bridge businesses across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. With roots planted in these strategic crossroads of the emerging markets world, we tap into diverse cultures, ideas, and talents to better serve our global clientele.
Dubai’s rise as a financial, technological, and entrepreneurial center connecting Europe and Asia enables us to plug into new innovations and solutions for building cutting-edge websites and applications. Meanwhile, Bahrain’s central location in the Gulf and proximity to the massive economies of Saudi Arabia and Africa allows us to incorporate regional insights and localize content for broader Middle Eastern markets.
With one foot in the established Gulf and the other foot stepping towards emerging frontier markets, our tech team blends experience and stability with fresh thinking and new opportunities. Clients gain sector-specific expertise fine-tuned for their geography, leveraging the best resources from three continents. Our talent and technology pipeline mixes global capabilities with local relevance, providing digital services as diverse and dynamic as our region itself.
A Journey of Innovation, Growth, and Global Impact - In the hot summer of 2004, Karel Zeman, CEO, had an idea that changed the digital landscape in the Middle East and beyond. What started as a bold vision for multiple web portals became GO-Gulf.com, officially registered on September 18, 2004. Twenty years later, GO-Globe.com is a trusted leader in the global digital space, providing innovative solutions and excellent services to clients worldwide.
The Birth of a Vision: Pioneering the Digital Future - Karel Zeman saw a chance to change how businesses connect with customers. He aimed to create specialized platforms for different sectors, starting with GO-Gulf.com. This platform launched a series of projects tailored to unique market needs. At the core was GO-Globe.com, an international version designed for global audiences.
One of the first significant projects was GO-Estates.com, the Middle East’s first online real estate portal. It quickly became the go-to site for property buyers, sellers, and developers. With over 8,000 properties and 900 clients, including Emaar, IFA Hotels & Resorts, and Nakheel, GO-Estates became a key player in the region’s real estate market.
Meanwhile, GO-Jobs.com connected job seekers with hiring companies, while GO-Gears.com allowed users to trade cars, boats, and planes. A standout project was GO-Bazaar.com, a classified ads platform that inspired Dubizzle, a popular marketplace in the UAE today.
Overcoming Challenges: The Power of Resilience - Like many ventures, GO-Globe faced challenges. Investors, attracted by the ambitious vision, became impatient. The digital market was new, and specialised portals were revolutionary—maybe too revolutionary. As funding dried up, investors withdrew, leaving significant debts. The company had to shut down all web portal projects.
Challenges often lead to innovation. GO-Globe adapted by shifting to custom development services for clients needing digital solutions. By the end of 2005, GO-Gulf began offering tailored solutions, breaking even within the year. This shift helped GO-Globe not just survive but thrive. As the digital market grew beyond the Gulf region, the company rebranded to GO-Globe.com, aligning with its global ambitions.
A New Identity: Global Expansion and Unmatched Success - As GO-Globe expanded its services, it also grew its client base. The company’s reputation for quality caught the attention of many businesses. From startups to major international brands, GO-Globe became the go-to digital partner. Notable clients include: Royal Dutch Shell (Energy, Netherlands/UK), Nestlé S.A. (Food & Beverage, Switzerland), LG Corporation (Electronics, South Korea), Mitsubishi Group (Conglomerate, Japan), AstraZeneca PLC (Pharmaceuticals, UK/Sweden), Procter & Gamble (Consumer Goods, USA), Fujifilm Holdings (Imaging & Healthcare, Japan), Red Bull GmbH (Beverage, Austria), Network International (Payments, UAE), Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (Financial Services, UAE), Nielsen Holdings (Market Research, USA), Khaleej Times (Media, UAE), and Ajman Tourism Development Department (Government, UAE).
Looking Back, Moving Forward: 20 Years of Excellence - We pridefully reflect on our journey as we celebrate 20 years of innovation and success. From humble beginnings to global recognition, GO-Globe.com has come far. This achievement is thanks to the unwavering vision of our founder, Karel Zeman, and the dedicated team that brought that vision to life.
Looking ahead, we’re excited about the future. The digital world is evolving quickly, and GO-Globe is at the forefront. With a strong foundation and a commitment to ongoing innovation, we’re ready to help our clients tackle tomorrow’s challenges today. Here’s to the next 20 years of success, growth, and innovation. Thank you to our clients, partners, and supporters for being part of this incredible journey - welcome to read the article.
GO-Globe.com, custom technologies, formerly known as GO-Gulf.com, was formed in Dubai in 2005 by Prague citizen and current CEO Karel Zeman (domain registered on September 18, 2004 at 16:26:15 GMT +4) initially as a web portal development company with its products that inspired many others back in 2005 until now. With past projects such as 1st Real Estate Web Portal GO-Estates and its subprojects GO-Gears, GO-Jobs, GO-Bazaar, etc., GO-Globe has evolved from a web portal development company into a full-fledged, international and online development company for more, welcome to review the Projects section.
Karel's enthusiasm to fulfil corporate needs stems from his years of experience working for the world's leading corporations. Experience with Reckitt Benckiser, Xerox, Metro AG, PepsiCo, Czech Republic Diplomatic Corps, Dubai Internet City, training and corporate experience, travelling 50+ countries, living in China for 8 years, Kuwait for 2 years, Finland for 1.5 years, and Bahrain for the past few years with frequent business trips to Dubai. He enjoys snowboarding and ice hockey, reading about the latest technological news, watching documentaries, and listening to a wide range of music.
Through his extensive experience with diverse corporations, we have sharpened our talents. GO-Globe benefits from daily educational training programs based on the experiences gained in these top-known world corporations of which Karel was a part. Welcome; you can contact him directly at karel[at]go-globe[dot]com.
GO-Globe creates professional technical relationships with our partners which ensure profitability for both sides. The success of these relationships gives GO-Globe a family feel. We have contacts across the globe to solve any problem your business may stumble across. These successful partnerships continue to bring about mutual growth.
The benefits of technological partnerships can include:
a/ we can gain mutual access to new technology to help improve the company's products or services, increase its efficiency, and reduce costs
b/ we can share expertise together with complementary expertise, pool our knowledges and resources to achieve common goals, to work on innovative solutions and new products and services
c/ by sharing resources and expertise, we can help to improve the efficiency of both companies, this can lead to cost savings, improved productivity, and faster time-to-market
d/ technological partnerships can help spread the risk associated with developing new technology or entering new markets, we could reduce our exposures to potential losses
e/ we gain a competitive advantage by leveraging the strengths of both companies. This can help differentiate our products and services from those of our competitors.
We want to continue to build new and exciting partnerships with a range of corporations and creatives all over the globe!
GO-Globe is a member of a worldwide community that is enthusiastic to work with non-profit organizations and charities, such as orphanages, homes for the elderly, and the disabled. We love helping the world community, to support any non-profit organization through promoting, developing a web and custom-developed products that will help endorse their cause.
Supporting our community is very important for several reasons:
