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Technology transforms Ramadan traditions across GCC
During Ramadan, GCC residents are using digital tools that are enhancing the observance of this sacred month, offering new ways to connect, learn, and shop.
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Digital surge: UAE’s e-commerce eyes $17bn milestone
Widespread internet and smartphone use is the key driver of online shopping growth, with nearly two-thirds of the UAE's population expected to engage in online shopping by 2024. -
UAE leads world in mobile and omnichannel shopping
The UAE scored 134 on the Global Digital Shopping Index, exceeding the global average of 125, as 94% of adults in the country use digital shopping features, say a survey. -
TikTok’s e-commerce venture paying off in Southeast Asia
From Indonesia, TikTok Shop "aggressively expanded into five additional Southeast Asian markets, many of which boasted large populations of TikTok users" and invested to improve its e-commerce capabilities, said Weihan Chen, head of insights at Momentum Works. The return of offline shopping after Covid-19 restrictions were lifted led to a... -
Lulu Group, Amazon sign agreement
They will optimize online grocery shopping for UAE customers. -
Improved real-time payment infrastructure set to boost digital payments across GCC
With an estimated 209 million people making purchases online at the height of the pandemic, e-commerce in the MENA area has grown faster than anywhere else. -
Brands track trends, behaviors of consumers in Gulf region
Brands have realised the importance of mobile advertising and smartphones and are utilizing them to capture the attention of target or future potential audiences during Ramadan this year. -
Ecommerce changes GCC buyers, sellers forever
As ecommerce expands, companies are becoming more aware of the region's shifting consumer behavior and needs, say experts. -
Saudi Arabia to dominate regional ecommerce
Factors ranging from internet penetration to smartphone ownership to bank-account holdings, and more are coming together to make Saudi Arabia an ecommerce powerhouse. -
Retail detail: New malls come up in UAE, Saudi Arabia
Even as the pandemic would affect businesses, the mall owners are so confident of staying afloat that they are going ahead with their plans to expand their operations. -
Digitalization, sustainability top priorities of Middle East consumers
PwC Middle East claims consumers in the region value digitalization and sustainability the most 58% of Middle-East consumers say they have become more optimistic about the economy Accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers’ regional arm PwC Middle East, in a survey, claimed that consumers in the region value digitalization and sustainability the most,... -
UAE residents willing to adopt augmented reality for retail shopping
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....