Louis Innovations releases a Shopify integration template for SADAD Payment Gateway, enabling Qatar-based Shopify merchants to accept local payments.
Why Shopify in Qatar?
Shopify's ease of use has made it popular among Qatar's growing e-commerce entrepreneurs. From fashion boutiques to electronics stores, Shopify powers businesses across the country. However, payment gateway options for Qatar have been limited. Our integration template bridges that gap.
Integration Architecture:
Shopify Payments App - Built as a Shopify custom app using the Payments Apps API. Handles the complete payment lifecycle from checkout to refund within Shopify's ecosystem.
Node.js Backend - Express.js server that mediates between Shopify and SADAD APIs. Handles payment session creation, status polling, and callback processing. Ready to deploy on any Node.js hosting.
Payment Flow - Customer selects SADAD at checkout. Your app creates a SADAD payment session. Customer completes payment on SADAD. Webhook confirms payment. Shopify order is fulfilled.
Session Management - Secure session handling between Shopify checkout and SADAD payment page. Payment sessions expire after configurable timeout. Handles browser back-button and page refresh gracefully.
Webhook Endpoints - Receives payment notifications from both Shopify and SADAD. Reconciles payment status between the two systems. Handles edge cases like delayed confirmations.
Refund Handling - Process refunds initiated from Shopify admin. Communicates refund to SADAD API. Updates Shopify order with refund confirmation.
Deployment Guide - Step-by-step deployment instructions for Railway, Render, and Vercel. Docker configuration for self-hosted deployments. Environment variable templates for all configurations.
Testing - Mock Shopify and SADAD APIs for local development. Test scripts that simulate complete payment flows. CI pipeline configuration included.
Repository: github.com/louisinnovationsqatar/sadad-shopify
Connecting Qatar's Shopify merchants with local payment processing.