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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Temu, EMX team up to elevate e-commerce fulfillment in UAE
Under the partnership, the two will expand the sea shipping capability and introduce ‘Pick-Up and Drop-Off’ services to ensure a seamless online shopping experience for Temu’s growing customers in the region
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The future of grocery and retail: Why 2025 is a pivotal year
By combining cutting-edge technology, deep consumer insights, and strong partnerships, organisations are building the future of retail one step at a time
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Tabby says no ‘new minimum’ as some online UAE stores set AED300 order threshold
New threshold targets larger transactions over smaller purchases
Amazon
Amazon set to launch Now service with delivery in minutes in UAE
Amazon Now to bring delivery-in-minutes service to the UAE
E-commerce
MENA online gifting market sees 62% jump in festive season sales: Report
The festive season fuels growth in MENA e-commerce platforms and gifting marketplaces, driven by special promotions, convenience, and rising interest in mobile shopping
Amazon
UAE e-commerce market tipped to reach $25bn by 2029
E-commerce is booming in the UAE and will pass $11bn in sales this year
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How the UAE’s Generation Alpha are savvy digital consumers with children as young as 8 shopping independently online
Checkout.com survey highlights the spending habits and influence of Generation Alpha in the UAE
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MENA shoppers to increase spending by 10% in November mega sales: Study finds
The additional shopping spree is supported by an eight percent jump in the overall e-commerce spending in the region in 2024
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Noon plans massive 11.11 and Yellow Friday sales in November
Ecommerce giant noon will host 11.11 and Yellow Friday sales in November
India
Indian retail group demands antitrust probe of quick commerce companies Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto
The probe is sought for alleged predatory pricing