DUBAI — In an office high above the city skyline, a Qatari entrepreneur scrolls through photos of his new car: a Range Rover delivered not via a showroom or a traditional dealer, but through the digital platform f1rst.auction. It arrived in just 37 days.
“I paid only 10 percent upfront and transferred the rest once I received documents and photos confirming shipment,” he explains. “It was simpler and more reliable than I expected.”
Stories like this are becoming increasingly common across the Gulf, where growing interest in real assets coincides with the region’s economic transformation.
Shifting Priorities
For decades, oil was the backbone of Gulf economies. But today, governments in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar are driving ambitious diversification programs like Vision 2030. The focus is shifting toward technology, renewable energy, and new investment models.
F1rst.auction, a European digital platform, has become part of this transformation. Beyond cars, it offers clients opportunities to invest in shipping containers, rare metals, and even luxury goods.
Containers as a Rental Business
At the Hamburg port, cranes lift containers while investors in Oman and Bahrain receive monthly payouts. Through f1rst.auction, private clients purchase containers leased to transport companies, generating returns of 15–35% per month.
For some, this serves as an alternative to real estate: investing in a container is faster and simpler than buying property.
Lithium: The New Oil
The most exciting segment, however, is resources — especially lithium, already dubbed the “oil of the 21st century.” Essential for EV batteries, smartphones, and energy storage systems, its demand is soaring.
In Czechia and Africa, investors gain access to real mines via f1rst.auction. The minimum entry is €750,000, with returns up to 41% per month.
An investor from London explains:
“I chose lithium because I know demand will multiply in the next five years. I receive reports and payouts directly to my crypto wallet. This is not paper promises — it’s a real project.”
Palladium, Gold, and Rare Stones
For those preferring traditional assets, gold, platinum, and palladium remain available. Entry starts at €300,000.
A Zurich-based precious metals analyst notes:
“Gold remains the ultimate safe-haven asset during crises. But palladium and platinum are showing growth driven by industrial demand.”
Returns in these segments range from 32% to 42.5% per month. For investors seeking both prestige and profit, diamonds and rare stones offer up to 48% per month.
Luxury as Capitalized Style
In Milan, at a luxury auction, rare Rolex watches and Cartier jewelry attract buyers from Doha and Riyadh.
Through f1rst.auction, such purchases can be made remotely. For some clients, it’s about collecting. For others, it’s long-term investment.
“I bought a watch that will be worth more in years to come,” says a Geneva client. “It’s not just an accessory — it’s an asset.”
The Money of the Future
A defining feature of f1rst.auction is its payment flexibility. The platform accepts both SWIFT transfers and cryptocurrency (USDT).
- SWIFT is preferred for gold and luxury assets.
- USDT dominates in lithium, palladium, and containers.
According to company data, over 40% of transactions are already conducted in crypto. In the Gulf, that figure exceeds 50%.
The Global Picture
Experts say f1rst.auction reflects new dynamics in the global economy. Europe remains the source of assets — cars, resources, luxury. The Middle East emerges as the key market of demand and investment.
“It’s a new economic bridge,” says a Dubai-based analyst. “Europe provides resources and technology, while the Gulf brings in capital. Platforms like f1rst.auction accelerate this exchange.”
Conclusion
From SUV owners to investors in lithium and containers, client stories show how f1rst.auction has become part of the new economic landscape.
- For some, it’s a prestigious car.
- For others, a stake in strategic resource projects.
- For all, it’s proof that digital platforms are reshaping investment rules.
The world is moving toward real assets — and f1rst.auction stands at the center of this shift.
