#E-commerce

How MENA startups are powering growth through inclusion

How MENA startups are powering growth through inclusion

The MENA region must recognise this potential and work diligently to create a more inclusive funding environment

Renuka Jagtiani on Landmark’s billion-dollar bet on the future

Renuka Jagtiani on Landmark’s billion-dollar bet on the future

The chairwoman of Landmark said the retail conglomerate plans to refresh its existing stores and enhance its online presence and operations

Building a tech empire: Jumbo’s CEO on 50 years of growth

Building a tech empire: Jumbo Electronics Ltd.’s CEO on 50 years of growth

Vikas Chadha, CEO of Jumbo Electronics, says the company has evolved from a retail pioneer into a market leader, driven by its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction

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UAE e-commerce sector market value reaches Dhs27.5bn in 2023

Anticipated figures indicate that the UAE’s e-commerce market will surpass Dhs48.8bn by 2028

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Online retail fuels MENA digital payments, Checkout.com says

The shift to digital payments is more pronounced in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait – where the preference for cash has dropped significantly

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Saudi Arabia’s e-delivery sector records massive 61% growth

Saudi Arabia has recorded a 61 per cent increase in the number of registered e-delivery businesses in the Kingdom

Himel expands its Middle East footprint

Himel expands presence in the Middle East, marks 15 years of value-engineering

The brand has significantly grown its presence in the Middle East, expanding its breadth with robust distribution and retail networks

Investcorp leads Salla’s pre-IPO funding round

Bahrain’s Investcorp leads Salla’s $130m pre-IPO funding round

The fundraising had the participation of Sanabil Investment, a unit of Public Investment Fund, venture capital firm STV, and Salla’s existing shareholders

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US FTC files antitrust lawsuit against Amazon.com: Why is it significant?

The lawsuit against Amazon is part of a larger effort to address antitrust concerns related to major tech companies

Winly

Online store Winly introduces an engaging spin on e-commerce

With every purchase made on the platform, customers receive a complimentary Prize Draw ticket

Alibaba

Alibaba’s e-commerce arm to hire 2,000 graduates

Taotian Group is recruiting the graduates for a range of roles including design, product and data

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Here’s how FedEx, Floship aim to support e-commerce companies

The companies will look at enhancing operational efficiency through optimal inventory management and delivery solutions for its customers

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E-commerce strategies: How to prepare your business for success

An overview of key areas that businesses should focus

Agam Garg - GM for UAE at Yango Delivery

Yango Delivery’s Agam Garg on how its business is driven by speed and precision 

The company’s real-time package tracking feature allows customers to track their packages in real-time and provides them with up-to-date information on the delivery status

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Total e-commerce market value in MENA region to surpass $57bn by 2026

The MENA region’s total e-commerce market size reached $37bn in 2022, with a double-digit growth rate from 2021

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Amazon opens a new fulfillment centre in Dubai South

The new facility will increase Amazon’s storage capacity by 70 per cent, supporting a wider selection of products for customers

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E-commerce: Local adaptation of global technology

The overall success in the field of e-commerce is predominantly dependent on new forms of global technologies

Karl Hougaard shares the top businesses to star in the UAE in 2023

Top businesses to start in the UAE in 2023

The UAE offers a variety of business opportunities, both on and offline, for entrepreneurs looking to start new ventures in 2023

Dubai's DMCC launches e-commerce ecosystem to support SMEs

DMCC launches e-commerce ecosystem, aims to support SMEs, targets $50bn regional market

The DMCC E-Commerce Ecosystem will give SMEs easy access to workspaces, order fulfillment services and delivery options

Sideup

Egypt’s Sideup raises $1.2m to grow its e-commerce platform

The startup will launch Saudi Arabia operations with investment in a new office and local hiring

Here’s how fintech helps businesses control their expenses and manage financial operations

Remo Giovanni Abbondandolo, VP of Commercial – MENA at Checkout.com explains how the company is helping firms optimise existing payment methods

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It’s time to drop the ‘e’ from e-commerce

Ensure the right reaction from your target audience with these pointers

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Kuwait’s Agility Ventures invests in India’s e-commerce platform Shiprocket

The investment was part of Agility’s strategy to expand across digital logistics and e-commerce in high-growth markets

FedEx insights on e-commerce

What’s driving the e-commerce industry: consumer behaviour or digital innovations?

More than ever, consumers now want fast, on-time and flexible delivery solutions, with the option of easy returns

Lyve Global

Abu Dhabi’s Lyve Global acquires majority stake in Shopini World

The acquisition is in line with Lyve’s $150m acquisition strategy to expand its digital ecosystem and geographical expansion

E-commerce programme

Khalifa Fund launches e-commerce acceleration programme to boost SMEs’ digital capacity

The programme will feature a five day workshop covering the essentials of e-commerce, commencing September 21

last mile delivery and sustainability by Bassel-El-Koussa-Co-founder-and-CEO-of-Quiqup

Last-mile delivery: Driving the agenda forward on sustainability

Enhancing underlying technology, the move towards local fulfillment, and the electrification of fleets are part of the solution

dubuy.com adds Al Ain Farm products to its offerings

Al Ain Farms to offer dairy products in Africa through DP World’s DUBUY.com

Dubuy.com connects 10,000 registered customers to 2,000 registered vendors and facilitates the trade of 1.4 million products on a daily basis

Bassel El Koussa, Co-founder and CEO of Quiqup

Quiqup to focus exclusively on e-commerce last-mile operations

Quiqup will exit the food delivery business and focus its efforts solely on e-commerce last-mile operations.

CNNB Solutions

UAE e-commerce firm CNNB Solutions expands to Kuwait

The company supports brands with their e-commerce and direct-to-consumer strategies, to help them reach more customers