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Over 1M UAE consumers fell victim to online shopping scams
More than 1 million UAE consumers were victims of online shopping scams alone in 2017, losing a total of AED 321 million according to the 2017 Norton Cyber Security Insights Report, released by Norton by Symantec.0 2578
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.
Dubai-based e-commerce platform set for 2020 launch
E-commerce as we know it is set to get a facelift with the launch of Mall.Global – a retail platform that plans to incorporate immersive technologies and operational practices into online shopping.
Gen Z prefer “real-world retail” over online shopping
The report analysed shopping perceptions from thousands of members of Generation Z (Gen Z) and found that this powerful group of shoppers share a love of real-world retail experience, augmented by technology.
Over 60% of UAE consumers use unsecured WiFi when shopping online
The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai and Visa have launched a consumer education campaign that aims to promote safe card usage and provide consumers with tips and advice to protect themselves against payment-related fraud.
Marks & Spencer launches UAE online shop
The revamped website, marksandspencerme.com, offers customers an enhanced way to shop with M&S, with greater choice and better availability including more sizes, styles and colours, said the company.
More than half of UAE residents shop online
Digitalks, a digitally-focused conference in the Middle East, provided a new platform for industry professionals to exchange ideas, network and …
PayPal launches Seller Protection Programme in Saudi Arabia
The PayPal Seller Protection Programme is designed to empower local businesses to trade online, both locally and globally with confidence and peace of mind.
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 …
Souq’s White Friday sale shifts 18 items per second
The White Friday online shopping event extended across four days, and over 70 percent of customers shopped through mobile devices across the region.