FlapKap offers a revenue-based financing model as an alternative financing solution to accelerate the growth of the region’s e-businesses
E-commerce represents a significant avenue through which the adoption of digital payments can expand growth opportunities
The platform intends to increase the UAE’s e-commerce talent pool by enhancing individuals’ techno-functional abilities in the same field
The latest expansion of dubuy.com follows launches in Kenya and Rwanda last year
The deal is expected to close in the second half of the year
Total e-commerce in the UAE is projected to cross $8bn by 2025
Zero waste, food security, homegrown brands, organic and plant-based food products and innovation in agriculture were key highlights of this year’s F&B event
The sustainable fashion brand aims to further growth in children’s wear, including its recently-announced baby wear line, and expand into new markets
With the resumption, the airline will increase its overall flight frequency to Istanbul to 12 per week
The how and where of consumer spending is transforming, driven by digital trends
The retailer offered a 25 per cent discount on a range of merchandise over three days from December 18-20
The programme is offered free of cost with the establishment of an e-commerce company with Virtuzone
The partnership will focus mainly on serving markets in the Middle East, Africa and West Asia
The investments from the Public Investment Fund and others will be used to upgrade infrastructure and help speed up deliveries
E-commerce auto and spare parts platform, Odiggo, raised $2.3m in its latest seed round
While many consumers have welcomed a return to brick-and-mortar retail, the retail business model has fundamentally evolved
In this exclusive interview, Raghu Malhotra, president of Mastercard Middle East and Africa speaks of the importance of financial inclusion, of leveraging key technologies and offers advice to leaders on handling a crisis
The latest funding round has boosted the Indian online retailer’s valuation to $37.6bn
The value of the e-commerce market in the UAE is projected to reach $8bn by 2025
The transaction will give Mumzworld access to a pool of capital to foster its growth
Eyewa aims to take its e-commerce model and expand into brick-and-mortar retail operations at key locations in the region
In 2020, the apparel and footwear category had the highest share of 33 per cent ($1.3bn) in the UAE retail e-commerce market
Flipkart is seeking to raise at least $3bn
Once implemented, ADIB customers can authenticate their e-commerce transactions by using their mobile application biometric authentication
The portal includes photography, paintings and sculptures by local and international artists
Opontia was launched in March 2021
The region’s e-commerce market is experiencing a staggering growth of 18.4 per cent CAGR, says Dubai CommerCity board member Amna Lootah
Innovation remains the main key that enables a company to be a game-changer, says Philippe Gelder, president and CEO at Voted Product of the Year Worldwide
Dubai CommerCity can create an e-commerce solution based on the varying needs of each one of its clients, says its COO, deVere Forster
Listen to industry heavyweights discuss how to take advantage of Dubai’s booming e-commerce sector