Emirates NBD reports steep increase in contactless payments. 5 out of 6 face-to-face card payments are now fully contactless.
Network International reports shift in UAE supermarket trends during 2020
Network International reports shift in supermarket shopping trends among UAE residents during 2020.
Majid Al Futtaim Taps IBM Food Trust for Blockchain Technology
Strategic collaboration offers Carrefour customers the benefit of end-to-end product visibility-promoting food quality, credibility and safety.
Carrefour Employs More Tally Robots Across its Stores
Carrefour has announced that it is expanding its robotic fleet, adding 11 more Tally Robots across select UAE stores to support with stock management and control.
GMG Sports prepares with new digital omnichannel strategy
Enhanced digital platforms are deployed as GMG sees regional eCommerce sales in its sports division more than double in volume between 2019 and 2020.
du announces availability of the all-new iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 mini with 5G
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced it is now offering the brand-new iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Dubai e-commerce sector sees significant increase: Dubai Economy
The number of operating businesses in the field of developing and managing e-commerce platforms has reached 1,969 licences in Dubai.
UAE consumer spending this Ramadan pivots on cashless transactions: Criteo
Criteo has released new research on online consumer spending in the UAE during the month of Ramadan.
Facebook rolls out new platform to help small businesses thrive online
Facebook on has re-enforced its commitment to supporting small businesses with the launch of its new feature called ‘Shops’.
Consumers turn to e-commerce in the social distancing economy: Criteo
The surge in eCommerce purchases is expected to rise further during Ramadan as Muslims head online to prepare for the Holy Month, according to Criteo.
DED Trader licence sees strong interest from Dubai e-commerce startups
With online shopping and e-Commerce scoring high for convenience and safety, the ‘DED Trader’ licence of Dubai Economy is attracting increased interest from start-ups in Dubai.
UAE sees 78% surge in contactless payments: report
Contactless payments such as mobile wallet transactions have risen in hypermarkets across the region by 78 percent in Q1 2020 when compared with the same period a year ago, according to recent industry reports.
Number of e-stores rise in the UAE: TRA
The number of stores providing e-services for consumers in the UAE rose by 150 percent in the past two weeks, according to the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).
CORONAVIRUS
The Dubai Mall helps retailers address coronavirus challenges with virtual store
Emaar Malls has announced that The Dubai Mall is set to open virtual store as part of its support to tenants in the wake of business challenges related to the Covid-19 crisis.