UAE-based online shopping platform Noon aims to enter the online groceries business in the next six months, said the company’s founder Mohamed Alabbar said in a recent interview with CNN.
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Preparing young Emiratis in AI is vital for UAE’s future, says minister
Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, member of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation and deputy managing Director, has revealed a new initiative that aims to equip the next generation of Emiratis with leadership skills.0 3676
Digital-focused CEO to take the reins at Emaar Malls
Patrick Bousquet-Chavanne, who left Marks & Spencer in May following a business restructure, has been appointed chief executive at Dubai-based Emaar Malls.
Middle East’s Noon cashes in on China’s booming e-commerce market
noon, the Middle East’s homegrown digital marketplace, has announced the launch of two entities in China, one on the mainland and the other in Hong Kong, kick starting noon’s Asia operations.
Sharjah issues resolution to regulate e-commerce activities
The Sharjah Executive Council has recently issued a mandate that only allows SEC licenced organisations to engage in e-commerce activities in the emirate.
Alibaba acquires stake in Turkish e-commerce site
As part of their partnership, the companies will cooperate to help Trendyol, which has over 16 million customers, accelerate its growth
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.
UAE telcos to develop smart realty projects with Dubai Properties
Telecom operators du and Etisalat have announced that they teamed up with Dubai Properties to provide smart ICT infrastructure for its upcoming realty projects.
Microsoft plans to challenge Amazon with cashierless tech
Microsoft is reportedly working on technology that could be used to power check-out free retail stores.
Dubai Chamber opens applications for Market Access programme
The Dubai Startup Hub has launched the second edition of its Market Access programme aimed at boosting cooperation and facilitating deals between innovative startups, SMEs, leading companies and government entities in the emirate.
KPMG, Google combine expertise to power digital experiences
KPMG International has announced an alliance with Google aimed at enabling organisations transform their business and operating models with secure cloud computing, machine learning (ML), enterprise mobility and advanced analytics technologies.