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 …
New Indian e-commerce regulation to impact Amazon
E-commerce firms such as Amazon.com and Walmart-owned Flipkart Group can no longer sell products from companies in which they have …
UAE on track to achieve digital goals
A key component to the UAE’s progress towards becoming a digital economy is the burgeoning e-commerce industry, which is expected to reach $27.2 billion by 2020.
Middle East’s Noon celebrates first birthday
The region’s homegrown digital marketplace, noon, is celebrating its first year of operations in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
UAE leads MENA in online commerce innovations
The UAE is the fourth most prepared developing economy for online commerce, according to a new index from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
Dubai DED inks deal to accelerate transition to cashless society
The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai and Visa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help grow the UAE’s consumer eCommerce sector by encouraging more merchants to take their businesses online, and educating consumers on the benefits of digital payments and shopping and paying online.
Saudi-based e-commerce site iPhady announces White Friday deals
iPhady, a Saudi Arabia-based e-commerce site and subsidiary of Al Falak Electronic Equipment & Supplies Co, has announced the fifth edition of its promotion, the “White Friday” Sale, which is running from 20th November to 27th November.