Būlum

What is Būlum?

"Būlum" is a comprehensive, all-in-one social platform that unites the familiar features of traditional social networks with an innovative model for an interactive services marketplace — Saudi in origin, global in ambition.

It lets every user — whatever their field — showcase their skills, offer their services, or receive meaningful, direct engagement. All within an environment that honors traditions and values and abides by the law.

"Būlum" is more than an app — it is an invitation to restore depth to our relationships and respect to our interactions, and a chance for everyone to show the world their true worth.

After years of experience and a close look at what the market needs, I found that people don't need "another platform" but rather a new way of connecting.

"Būlum"

is a social platform — Saudi in origin, global in ambition

Būlum seamlessly brings together:

The familiar functions of social networks (profile, content, engagement, chat…).
An on-demand, interactive services marketplace (consultations – congratulations – coaching – travel companionship – enriching meetings).
And a built-in economy for buying and selling services in Saudi Riyals "SAR".

Būlum is the first Arab social app that empowers everyone to:

Showcase their skills, expertise, and talents.

Offer their services at a clear appointment time.

Benefit from the expertise of others.

All within a safe, refined, and respectful environment.

Respecting values and protecting privacy

The meaning of the name & the symbols

"Būlum" offers a hybrid, innovative concept that seamlessly blends the vibrant social dynamics of well-known networking platforms with fresh mechanisms for creating value and meaningful engagement, with a core focus on quality, reliability, and opportunity for all.

The app uses the name "Būlum" for its Arabic content and "Bulum" for its English content, while the purpose-designed logo — the two letters Bu topped by the cuneiform glyph 𒁍, as it appears in the brand identity — is used across the designs and app interfaces to reflect its unique identity.

Written in Akkadian cuneiform

𒁍𒇻𒌝

Būlum = 𒁍 BU + 𒇻 LU + 𒌝 UM

Note

𒁍 (BU) This cuneiform glyph was adopted as the app's primary icon

Pronunciation

Būlum

بولوم

Meaning

According to some sources, the word "Bulum" in ancient Akkadian means "existence or availability" and was used to refer to resources, people, or things that are ready and available.

The rationale behind the choice

The choice of name reflects the very essence of the app's idea — assuming the translation holds true — which rests on enabling genuine, effective, and trustworthy connection between people, within a respectful and safe social framework.

And given the possibility of variations or errors in translating and transcribing ancient languages such as Akkadian, which is more than 4,500 years old, the name Bulum and its cuneiform glyphs were chosen based on:

The ease of pronunciation and the appeal of the name

The artistic and design beauty of the cuneiform glyph

Strengthening the app's visual identity

A deep and captivating historical touch

giving the app a distinctive, memorable name with the flexibility to expand internationally, unbound by its literal meaning.

The app's core components

Būlum brings together the best of social connection and a fresh take on the services marketplace

1

An interactive social network

A comprehensive profile

Photo Bio Links About Talent Calendar

Content publishing

Text Photos Videos Voice recordings Short articles

Community interaction

Like Comment Share Friend Follow

Private, secure chat

Text Voice Video Location sharing File sharing Photo

2

An on-demand services marketplace

Precisely scheduled services

Offer video and voice call appointments, text conversations, or in-person meetings to share knowledge and expertise

Fixed duration

Clear price

Instructions

Request custom content

Personal message

Celebration video

Expert review

Professional consultation

Group trips and experiences

Organize trips led by specialist guides, leaders, and knowledge experts

Ratings and reviews

A comprehensive rating system for every service provider to ensure quality and trust

Būlum gives you everything you need in one integrated platform

The problem with today's social media

Real challenges facing users, influencers, and talent on traditional platforms

Influencers and experts are drowning in a flood of messages and random interactions.

Interested users have no clear way to book a direct appointment with influencers and benefit from their expertise.

Talented people lack an environment where they can showcase their skills, offer their services, and be rated professionally.

The everyday user has no direct, professional way to book an appointment or share value.

No platform organizes these relationships and the exchange of knowledge and expertise with respect, cohesion, and value.

No platform merges "connection" and "service" in a way that's both direct and organized.

Booking, payment, and scheduling tools are scattered across dozens of platforms.

Privacy is too often violated, and the noise is overwhelming.

There's no effective way to organize direct communication.

There's no legal, organized way to earn income from your skills.

The solution: Būlum

One integrated platform that solves all of these problems in a single place, with structure, respect, and real value

The Solution

The Solution Būlum Delivers

An innovative model that blends refined social connection with a well-organized services marketplace

Būlum introduces a new model that brings together:

Refined, multimedia-rich social connection (a social platform + a services marketplace).

Managing appointments of every kind and personal services right inside the platform.

A genuine marketplace for expertise and skills, built to transfer knowledge that carries real value and a price.

An ethical, protected platform, licensed under the regulations of the Kingdom and respectful of all values and etiquette.

Scheduling live appointments with a set time and price (video / audio / text / meet-up / travel) to pass on expertise and exchange knowledge.

The option to offer paid or free services (a greeting / a consultation / advice / a personalized message).

Book, pay, rate… everything from within the platform.

Every user builds a personal page showing what they offer and what they're looking for — and they're the one who sets the value of their talent or content.

Appointments and services can be booked and paid for through the app, and any appointment or service can be offered for free.

One platform, complete solutions

Būlum turns challenges into opportunities and brings connection and services together in one safe, organized place

The Competitive Edge

A One-of-a-Kind Competitive Edge

What sets "Būlum" apart

A live, scheduled appointment

An appointment that's live, scheduled, simple, and set — each user decides their own availability, whatever the type of interaction, which strengthens and safeguards the quality of connection between users.

Varied appointments and services

A wide range of service and appointment types:

Video call Voice call In-person meeting Travel trip

A personal page for every user

Every user has a personal page showing the types of services/interactions they offer, along with set, bookable appointments.

Service types

Set appointments

Ready to book

This is how every user becomes real value

Whether you're an influencer, an expert, a coach, a hobbyist, an artist, or even an everyday person with something worth hearing, or a talent offering something all your own.

Influencer

Expert

Coach

Hobbyist

Artist

Talent

Target audience

Būlum speaks to everyone — but smartly

Influencers & content creators

Creatives

Artists, chefs, artisans, writers…

Experts

Law, medicine, finance, psychology, management…

Professionals

Coaches, academics, engineers…

The talented

Anyone with a distinctive, one-of-a-kind talent and the desire to show it to the world

Organizers

Travel, events, workshops…

Users on the lookout

For entertainment and fun, connections, knowledge, or self-development

On Būlum, everyone is a potential service provider and a potential beneficiary

Have something to offer? Welcome aboard

Looking for something? You'll find it

Or both at once? The platform has you covered

Our message to them

"Būlum" is your all-in-one platform for turning your passion, expertise, talent, or influence into tangible value and a direct, sustainable income stream (if you choose to).

We give you the professional tools to manage your paid or free interactions with ease and efficiency, and to expand your reach to an audience that appreciates your true worth — all within a professional, safe, and supportive environment that lets you focus on your creativity and what makes you stand out.

Strengths

The five strongest reasons to start using Būlum

1

Aligned with Vision 2030, supporting promising sectors such as entertainment, education, and tourism.

2

Offers a platform to book appointments directly (free or paid) within a respectful social environment.

3

Gives users a direct income in return for their time or expertise.

4

Serves the tech-savvy youth segment, the heaviest users of smart apps.

5

Leverages an advanced digital infrastructure and a market ready for digital services.

Ready for takeoff

Būlum brings together advanced technology, a ready market, and a national vision to deliver a unique, sustainable platform

Security & compliance

Būlum is strictly committed to:

Applicable regulations

in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Data protection

Protecting personal data

Fighting crime

Combating cybercrime

User rights

Users' rights and their privacy

Content moderation

Moderating content and reports

A safe environment

•

that you can trust

•

and respects you

Būlum is a secure, licensed platform that respects your privacy and your rights and upholds the highest standards of security and compliance

See the app

Screenshots from inside Būlum

A visual tour of the app's key screens — posts, appointments, services, calls, and more

Social networking

Profile

Appointments and bookings

Services

Calls and conversations

Notifications and settings

Try Būlum now, free

Join thousands of users and enjoy a one-of-a-kind social experience. Download the app now and start your journey with us!

Completely free • Safe and secure • Regular updates

Future Vision

A Smart Digital Secretary

From Saudi Arabia .. to the Gulf .. and on to the world — helping to schedule meetings and appointments, and serving business leaders, influencers, and coaches in organizing their time and building a primary or secondary income for its users.

A Gateway to Opportunity

A platform where investors and beneficiaries discover genuine talent, local potential, and unseen expertise.

An Incubator for Purposeful Communities

Where knowledge, creative, and community-driven groups take shape with real impact that reaches beyond the screen and into the real world.

A Future Family of Companion Apps

Bulum Kids

For Kids

A safe and fun space for children to showcase their talents and grow their skills.

Bulum Pro

For Professionals

A dedicated edition for professionals, to deliver paid consultations and services with advanced management.

Bulum Live

Live Streaming

For organized live streaming of lectures and private sessions.

From Saudi Arabia to the World

Būlum is an ambitious vision for the future of smart communication and organized services that serve everyone.

In Closing

In a world growing ever louder… we need a different voice.

In an age of endless apps… we need an app that makes a difference.

is the app that gives people their presence back

that honors talent… that gives value its rightful place

and gives relationships meaning.

Let's Begin Together

And let's create a Saudi success story… that amazes the world

From the Kingdom

"Būlum" — from the Kingdom, where true presence begins.

Made with love in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The Founder

I am Alhussein Ahmed Alsayed,

Saudi by origin and upbringing, born in the heart of this blessed land,

I belong to the generation that grew up between deep-rooted values and the fast-moving digital transformation.

I believe in change, and I carry within me a balance between authenticity and renewal.

I wasn't looking to add yet another app to a crowded market — I set out to build a platform that gives people back their worth, gives talent its stage, and gives connection its impact.

In recent years I watched closely as social connection shifted from a way to bring people together into a fast, shallow consumer feed.

Yet I still believe that people are searching for meaning, for a genuine presence, for connection that leaves a mark… not just digital engagement.

In an age where we are "always connected… yet truly apart", I felt the time had come for a project that brings us back to what matters.

And so, a dream was born

Bulum

Starting from the Kingdom and reaching the world

Not just as a new app, but as a social, economic and cultural concept

Realigning the relationship between people and their worth

Between skill and opportunity

Between connection and its purpose

Contact us

Būlum

The Saudi social platform redefining what it means to be "present"

What is Būlum?

"Būlum"

Būlum seamlessly brings together:

Būlum is the first Arab social app that empowers everyone to:

The meaning of the name & the symbols

Written in Akkadian cuneiform

Note

Pronunciation

Meaning

The rationale behind the choice

The app's core components

An interactive social network

A comprehensive profile

Content publishing

Community interaction

Private, secure chat

An on-demand services marketplace

Precisely scheduled services

Request custom content

Group trips and experiences

Ratings and reviews

The problem with today's social media

The solution: Būlum

The Solution Būlum Delivers

Būlum introduces a new model that brings together:

One platform, complete solutions

A One-of-a-Kind Competitive Edge

A live, scheduled appointment

Varied appointments and services

A personal page for every user

This is how every user becomes real value

Target audience

Influencers & content creators

Creatives

Experts

Professionals

The talented

Organizers

Users on the lookout

On Būlum, everyone is a potential service provider and a potential beneficiary

Our message to them

Strengths

Ready for takeoff

Security & compliance

Applicable regulations

Data protection

Fighting crime

User rights

Content moderation

A safe environment

that you can trust

and respects you

Screenshots from inside Būlum

Social networking

Appointments and bookings

Services

Calls and conversations

Notifications and settings

Try Būlum now, free

Future Vision

A Smart Digital Secretary

A Gateway to Opportunity

An Incubator for Purposeful Communities

A Future Family of Companion Apps

Bulum Kids

Bulum Pro

Bulum Live

From Saudi Arabia to the World

In Closing

Būlum

Let's Begin Together

From the Kingdom

The Founder

And so, a dream was born

Bulum

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