Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group has plans to invest around $200 million in India’s online supermarket Bigbasket, leading a $280 …
Saudi ‘Sale’ app reaches more than half a million users
The Saudi Ministry of Commerce and Investment has announced that the number of users of “Sale” app reached more than …
InfoComm: tech innovation catalyses $313 bn GCC retail
Technology innovations — such state-of-the-art live events, virtual shopping screens, and 3D sound environments — are catalysing the GCC’s retail …
Regional ride-hailing app opens online store Dukkan Careem
Careem, the regional ride-hailing app, has announced that it will be launching ‘Dukkan Careem’ – its new retail venture. Dukkan …
Noon, eXtra tie up to distribute top electronics brands in Saudi Arabia
Noon.com has recently signed a partnership agreement with United Electronics Company (eXtra), Saudi electronics giant to be the online platform’s exclusive partner for a range of consumer electronics and home appliance items.
The region’s evolving e-tail landscape
Over this year, UAE’s e-tail segment has been buzzing with developments right from the beginning. JadoPado’s and Namshi’s purchase by …
Online sales see 237% increase on Black Friday 2016: Criteo
“The influx of buyers who utilised online platforms to complete their purchases produced a 237% increase in total online sales in MEA,” says Henke.
Centena launches marine e-commerce portal
Dubai-based Centena Group has launched the world’s first e-commerce marketplace for the marine industry. Sanjay Raghunath, managing director of Centena …
DFRE dismisses competition from online
Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), the government authority responsible for oganising last weekend’s super sale, has denied claims that …
Mubadala ready to double down on SoftBank tech fund investment
Mubadala is seeking to ramp up its investment capital in one of the world’s biggest technology funds- SoftBank Vision Fund. Mubadala …