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Monsha’at’s multi-city e-commerce tour attracts over 3,500 visitors so far

October 10, 2023

The e-commerce tour by SMEs General Authority (Monsha’at) has so far seen over 3,500 visitors, according to a senior official at the authority. A group of experts and specialists in…

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Calibrate Commerce launches incubator programme for Mena start-ups

October 9, 2023

Dubai-based e-commerce specialist Calibrate Commerce has launched an incubator for Mena’s homegrown e-commerce businesses, Calibrate Labs. The initiative is created for entrepreneurs who are looking to work on their start-up…

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Noon advises Dubai SMEs on value of online sales

September 15, 2023

Dubai Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Saudi e-commerce giant Noon to host a webinar that raised awareness among local SMEs about the benefits of developing an online presence. This…

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Majid Al Futtaim rolls out concept store Launchpad X for local start-ups

September 8, 2023

UAE’s shopping mall operator Majid Al Futtaim has unveiled a new concept store Launchpad X at City Centre Mirdif, dedicated to start-ups and SMEs in the Mena region. It features…

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WEE Marketplace appoints commercial director

July 26, 2023

WEE Marketplace, the Dubai-based fastest non-grocery e-commerce platform in the UAE, has announced the appointment of Anton Sizemin as its new commercial director. In his new role, Mr Sizemin will…

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E-commerce and fintech start-ups led Mena venture capital funding in first half of 2023

July 18, 2023

E-commerce and fintech start-ups dominated venture capital financing in the Mena region during the first half of this year despite global economic headwinds, according to 1H 2023 MENA Venture Capital…

Ikea customers in the UK will now be able to sell their unwanted furniture back to the retailer in an unprecedented sustainability initiative.

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IKEA Saudi Arabia and Bahrain partners with WebEngage

May 9, 2023

Full-stack retention operating system WebEngage has partnered with IKEA Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, a subsidiary of Alsulaiman Group, to enhance its customer engagement. IKEA Saudi Arabia and Bahrain will deploy…

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Amazon to sell more regional products in UAE

March 15, 2023

Amazon UAE plans to showcase 100,000 SMEs on its website by 2026, according to Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed. The initiative will grant UAE retailers a global…

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Retail leaders prepare for The Retail Summit 2023

February 28, 2023

Major international and local retail brands are gearing up to take part in The Retail Summit on March 14-15. This Retail Summit, taking place at Atlantis, The Palm and the…

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MishiPay to launch in Saudi Arabia

February 20, 2023

UK’s scan & go technology provider MishiPay is set to roll out its operations in Saudi Arabia in partnership with Saudi- based women’s wear brand Bloomingwear to consolidate its influence…

Monsha’at’s multi-city e-commerce tour attracts over 3,500 visitors so far

Calibrate Commerce launches incubator programme for Mena start-ups

Noon advises Dubai SMEs on value of online sales

Majid Al Futtaim rolls out concept store Launchpad X for local start-ups

WEE Marketplace appoints commercial director

E-commerce and fintech start-ups led Mena venture capital funding in first half of 2023

IKEA Saudi Arabia and Bahrain partners with WebEngage

Amazon to sell more regional products in UAE

Retail leaders prepare for The Retail Summit 2023

MishiPay to launch in Saudi Arabia

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