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Ramadan influences consumer habits, retail strategy
The ongoing fasting month brings traditional practices and modern shopping habits together, impacting market trends significantly in the Gulf region.
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‘Challenging year ahead for logistics industry’
Companies have used innovative methods to keep their operations running while overcoming numerous challenges linked to Covid-19 pandemic. However, the situation in the air freight market "continues to remain challenging," according to DHL Global Forwarding Middle East & Africa CEO Amadou Diallo. -
FedEx turnover rises to $23.5 bn
E-commerce growth has benefited the company. -
E-commerce leads change in Mideast retail, fashion
"During the pandemic, e-commerce grew in popularity since it was the most viable — or only — choice at the time. But, as meteoric commerce's rise continues, shoppers — notably in the fashion-lifestyle area — are returning to physical stores in growing numbers," said Shehbaz Shaikh, chief retail officer of... -
Emirates Post and ENOC team up to boost delivery services
Emirates Post and ENOC Group have partnered to improve delivery services in logistics and e-commerce field in the UAE. -
Etisalat to acquire elGrocer DMCC
The acquisition will support the telecom giant's digital ambitions. -
Emirates SkyCargo and Emirates Post Group to promote e-commerce global platform
Emirates SkyCargo and Emirates Post Group (EPG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an e-commerce end-to-end global logistics platform, with a focus on serving markets in the Middle East, Africa and West Asia, said the local reports. Nabil Sultan, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Cargo, said the... -
What are the most recent retail trends?
With the retail sector rebounding in the UAE, Cyrille Fabre, a partner and director with the Middle East arm of Bain & Company, highlights what’s fueling the growth. -
DP World launches e-commerce site Dubuy in Kenya
Dubuy.com aims to provide Kenya a secure and reliable way for its businesses to grow. -
Dubai CommerCity ties up with Khaleej Digital for e-commerce
Dubai CommerCity, the first and leading e-commerce free zone in the region, has partnered with e-commerce strategy consultant, Khaleej Digital. -
Sharjah Economic Development Department processes 14,210 licenses during Q3
Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) has processed 14,210 licenses submitted through its smart applications on its website as well as service centers during the third quarter of 2021. Of the 14,210 licenses, 1,473 were issued licenses and the 12,737 renewed ones. SEDD data said commercial licenses took the lead with... -
Dubai to develop digital economy strategy
The action plan is structured around three pillars: enhancing the digital business environment, supporting the development of digital firms and attracting leading players to Dubai -
TikTok to offer in-app shopping with Shopify
The social media app will expand into e-commerce in partnership with Shopify -
Digitization key to Tamer Group’s success: Chairman
Tamer Group has achieved significant milestones in B2B to support digital fulfillment and enhance its services, chairman Ayman Tamer tells TrendsMena in an interview. -
WeDeliver raises $2.4 million in pre-Seed round
This is the largest pre-Seed round for a Saudi-based startup and the third-largest in Mena region. -
After conquering Earth, Bezos eyes new frontier in space
His journey into space aboard a reusable rocket built by his firm Blue Origin comes just two weeks after he stepped aside as chief executive of Amazon -
Saudi healthcare distributor Tamer Group acquires Mumzworld
Tamer Group calls acquisition step towards its digital plan aimed at contributing to Saudi Vision 2030 Mumzworld Founders Mona Ataya and Leena Khalil will continue to lead the company Saudi-based Tamer Group has acquired a majority stake in Mumzworld, the UAE-based mother, baby and child (MBC) e-commerce platform, for... -
UAE retail e-commerce market grew 53% to hit record $3.9 billion in 2020
This was a 53% year-over-year increase, driven by the digital shift accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic E-commerce accounted for 8% of the country’s entire retail market during the same year The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry was quoted by local reports as saying that the UAE’s retail e-commerce market... -
Salla and Spotii partner to enable Buy Now, Pay Later service for Saudi consumers
*About 10,000 merchants likely to benefit from the service *Buy Now, Pay Later affords consumers a flexible installment payment option with zero additional cost or hidden fees Saudi Arabia-based E-commerce platform Salla and tech-enabled payments platform Spotii have forged a partnership to provide more than 10,000 merchants across the kingdom... -
E-commerce spurs sales in postnatal health market: FMI study
The global postnatal health supplements market is forecast to expand at 7 percent CAGRÂ between 2021 and 2031 According to the WHO, more than 50,000 women in the US experienced severe birth defects in 2015 The global postnatal health supplements market is forecast to expand at 7 percent CAGRÂ between...