Amazon’s premium membership programme, Amazon Prime, that is enjoyed by more than 100 million paid members in 17 countries is now available in the UAE.
Goodbye Souq.com, hello Amazon.ae
Amazon and Souq has announced the launch of Amazon.ae, which replaces Souq.com nearly two years after the global e-commerce giant bought the Dubai-born site in a $580 million acquisition.
Middle East online spending to rise ahead of Ramadan: study
Criteo’s analysis of last year’s sales trends revealed a surge in online sales in the Middle East in the lead up to and during the holy month.
Uber in “advanced talks” to acquire Middle East rival Careem
Uber Technologies is in advanced discussions to buy its Dubai-based rival Careem Networks, according to a Bloomberg report.
Emaar completes full acquisition of Dubai online fashion retailer
Emaar Malls, the retail business arm of Dubai’s Emaar Properties, has reportedly completed its acquisition of online fashion retailer Namshi.
Alabbar-owned noon ventures into Egypt market
noon, the Middle East’s homegrown digital marketplace created in the region and powered by the region’s leading retailers, has announced its imminent expansion into Egypt.
UAE retail giant teams up with SAP in digital transformation push
Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim is spearheading the digital transformation of the region’s $313 billion retail market by digitally transforming its Carrefour brand with global technology company SAP.
UAE Souq’s fate uncertain as Amazon plans new ME e-commerce site
E-commerce giant Amazon.com is reportedly planning on further expanding in the Middle East and is preparing to launch a new website for the region.
Multinational retail giant reduces food waste with tech
Retail giant Carrefour has chosen SAS Viya to optimise its supply chain as part of the company’s global transformation plan to better meet customer expectations through advanced technologies.
Taking stock: how advanced logistics can transform customer experiences
Gautam Kumar, co-founder and COO, FarEye, elaborates on how advanced logistics can transform customer experiences. The supply chain and logistics …