In the GCC, online market growth surpasses offline, driven significantly by Saudi Arabia, amid intense competition where local brands increasingly stand out.

VR and AR technologies offer tourists pre-visit virtual explorations of cultural and natural sites, driving engagement and anticipation. Onsite, the growing use of digital payment methods such as Apple Pay and UnionPay simplifies transactions, boosting the overall travel experience, they add.

CUPERTINO, California: Apple on Monday unveiled Apple Vision Pro, a spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world, while allowing users to stay present and connected to others. Vision Pro creates an infinite canvas for apps that scales beyond the boundaries of a traditional display and introduces...

Challenges faced by the two industries include shifting preferences, increased competition, budget limitations, talent shortages and post-COVID-19 changes, says a UAE-based expert.

The UAE leads the region with adoption of developed regulations as technologies such as AI and VR have revolutionized the diagnostics and treatments in the aesthetic sector.

Dubai Municipality will work with private sector companies and investors to create a futuristic, human-centered version of the city that capitalizes on opportunities thrown up by the metaverse, according to Dawood Abdul Rahman Al Hajri, Director-General of Dubai Municipality. Dawood Abdul Rahman Al Hajri, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, said this....

Regional players eye big share as Metaverse is expected to become a US$800 billion market. Some analysts believe it will hit $30 trillion by 2030.

The key idea behind metaverse, supposedly the internet of the future, is the blurring of the divide between the physical world and the digital one.

The pandemic has changed shopping behaviour, shifting many shoppers online Online retail is the preferred channel for items such as shoes, clothing, electronics   COVID-19 and governmental response has affected shopping behavior globally, making it crucial for retailers and brands to understand the dynamics impacting shoppers within the retail industry....