UAE leading the MENA e-commerce market as it adopts modern payment and retail trends
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Trendyol, Zid join forces to grow revenue for SMEs in Saudi Arabia and UAE
Trendyol and Zid’s partnership provides Saudi and UAE merchants with tools to scale operations, reach new customers, and grow online
Amazon
Amazon launches ‘Bazaar’ in Saudi Arabia for low-cost trendy shopping
The new feature is currently available in beta to select customers and will roll out to all users in the coming weeks
7X
Abu Dhabi Customs to adopt 7X’s innovative Wayn and Waslah plaforms
Wayn is UAE’s Digital PO Box, while Waslah is a fully-integrated logistics and eCommerce shipment management platform
digital commerce
Dubai CommerCity partners with AI firms to transform UAE e-commerce landscape
Dubai’s digital commerce free zone announces strategic partnerships with qeen.ai and Portmind during AI Week to boost e-commerce growth and streamline trade operations
E-commerce
Qatar point-of-sale and e-commerce transactions hit $3.8bn in March
Qatar Central Bank highlights value and volume of point-of-sale and e-commerce transactions last month
delivery services
UAE’s Quiqup expands e-commerce logistics services into Saudi Arabia
The move is backed by the strategic support of the Mohammed bin Rashid Innovation Fund
E-commerce
Gen Z drives social commerce boom as spending power set to reach $9tn: Report
TikTok has emerged as a particular favourite among Gen Z, attracting 40 percent of younger shoppers compared to just 4 percent of Baby Boomers
E-commerce
Ramadan and Eid e-commerce sales soar in MENA, led by Saudi Arabia and UAE, study shows
Research by Flowwow and Admitad reveals significant growth in online gifting market, with Kuwait leading regional average order values at $125
E-commerce
UAE Eid trends revealed: Convenience, flexible payment remains top priority for customers, says Amazon VP
Insights from Amazon Advertising surveys reveal that 66.1 per cent of shoppers in 2024 are focusing on Eid celebrations marking the end of Ramadan
Brand advocacy
UAE loyalty programmes surge as companies embrace cross-sector collaborations, multi-brand ecosystems to boost profits
Leading UAE companies are investing in AI-powered loyalty programmes, with a focus on creating seamless, high-value experiences
E-commerce
Noon unveils massive Ramadan discounts with buy now, pay later, instant delivery
The marketplace announced prioritising convenience this Ramadan, with noon Minutes offering deliveries of groceries and home essentials in just 15 minutes
Cyberattack
Cyberattacks expected to surge during Ramadan in UAE as online shopping peaks: Report
Qrator Labs said it detected over 200 powerful attacks exceeding 1 Gbps in the first quarter of 2024, when Ramadan takes place
Abu Dhabi
Lulu Retail revenue for 2024 grows 4.7% to $7.6bn
Net Profit increases 12.6% YoY to $216.3 million; Private Label revenue and e-commerce sales up 29.6% and 70% respectively
Dubai CommerCity
Hellmann unveils robotics-powered warehouse solutions at Dubai CommerCity
The new initiative empowers companies in the logistics sector across the region to expand their storage capacity, enhance operational efficiency, and expedite product delivery to the market
E-commerce
India is a $60bn opportunity for GCC retailers, experts say
India’s digital revolution, with over 220 million online shoppers, provides fertile ground for GCC-based e-commerce platforms to expand their reach, experts said
consumer spending
MENA e-commerce sees surge in online orders in 2024; led by Saudi Arabia and UAE
The strong performance of Saudi Arabia and the UAE is driven by active consumer spending and e-commerce growth