An e-commerce survey shows how popular Amazon and Noon are becoming because of their fast delivery of goods
online retail
Brand engagement
Engaging with tech-savvy millennials across digital touchpoints will define the future of consumer brands
Internet penetration in the UAE is expected to reach 96 percent by 2025, with 67 percent of Middle East consumers choosing digital channels to engage with brands
consumer confidence
Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce council empowers consumers with slew of measures to prevent fraud
Through these measures, the Saudi Ministry of Commerce aims to enhance confidence and integrity in e-commerce transactions
digital business
Repurposing technology in retail to deliver personalised shopping experiences
Enabled by mobile digital tools, retailers are offering more bespoke, localised and service-based experiences
consumer habits
Why localisation matters to Yoox Net-A-Porter Group
The platform will feature a 30 percent increase in the number of exclusive designs in this year’s Ramadan edit versus last year
consumer trends
Three in four UAE consumers typically purchase online; e-commerce market value jumps to $5 billion in 2021
Proactive government policies, trust in online payments, and advanced telecommunication infrastructure have contributed to the e-commerce growth in the UAE, according to a report launched by EZDubai in partnership with Euromonitor International
E-commerce
Haute pursuit. Why Instagram is a rising force in retail
In 2020 alone, over two billion people purchased goods or services online and in 2022 that number is only going to rise, says Ruwaida Abela, managing partner, head of PR and communications, JRN Consultancy
business funding
Saudi-based e-commerce Retailo raises $36 million in Series A round
The round will help the platform fund its digitisation efforts of stores in Pakistan, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
Consumer preferences
Get ready for the future of retail
As consumers change, GCC retailers must do more than keep pace. They must transform and anticipate their customers’ needs, providing them with a dynamic and exciting retail experience
E-commerce
Dubai’s Opontia plans expansion after securing $42m funding
E-commerce start-up says Series A funding round was a mix of equity and venture debt
Boston Consulting Group
Saudi e-commerce market forecast to grow to SR50bn by 2025
Boston Consulting Group’s new research shows sector value increased by almost 60 percent between 2019 and 2020
E-commerce
Why 2022 will be a ‘gold rush’ for MENA-based brands with online shopping options
E-commerce sales will grow to $50bn next year with Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading the way, according to latest report
consumer behaviour
How Saudi Arabia and the UAE are driving GCC retail market
E-commerce currently makes up 3.8 percent in KSA and 4.2 percent of total retail in the UAE
E-commerce
Shifting spending habits in a post-coronavirus regional economy
UAE and Saudi Arabia consumers ‘eager to resume pre-pandemic routines but remain cautious in their actions and behaviours,’ says Visa’s senior VP for CEMEA region
cyber fraud
Fraud abroad: How SMBs can expand globally and stay secure
Almost four-in-10 UAE consumers have experienced online fraud attempts in the past year
Black Friday
Black Friday sales this season projected to mop up $6bn
Much touted online sales event, which has been gaining popularity year-after-year, accounts for about 20 percent of annual online retail sales in the MENA region, latest research shows
consumer behaviour
Why e-commerce spending in the MENAP region shows no sign of slowing
Checkout.com’s MENAP Payments report found that 83 percent of MENAP consumers will maintain or increase their current levels of e-commerce spending into 2022