Apple to focus on Middle East and other emerging markets
Apple is set to target emerging markets such as the Middle East when growth is slowing down in the Americas.
In the March quarter, an iPhone resurgence in the quarter…
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Beauty brands look to social commerce for growing sales
Social commerce is expanding thoroughly in the UAE, with Millennials and Gen Z shopping increasingly on social media sites.
The industry in the UAE is expected to grow by 21.6…
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Samsung launches its online store at Mirdif City Centre
As a part of its ‘Nowhere better than Samsung.com’ Ramadan campaign, Samsung Gulf Electronics has brought its online offering to Mirdif City Centre.
A pop-up shop on the ground floor…
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Augmented reality could boost Saudi Arabia’s retail sector, study shows
Augmented reality (AR) could play a major role in influencing the key buying decisions of Saudi shoppers.
Eighty-four per cent of those surveyed by Snap Inc. in association with PwC…
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Lulu Hypermarket launches AI chatbot on Whatsapp
To improve customer service, UAE-based retailer Lulu Hypermarket has launched Salem, a new AI-powered chatbot available on WhatsApp.
Customers can now interact with the retailers on WhatsApp in the UAE,…
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MishiPay to launch in Saudi Arabia
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…
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Samsung launches Galaxy S23 series in UAE
Samsung Gulf Electronics has officially launched its flagship Galaxy S23 series of smartphones in the UAE.
Head of MX Division at Samsung Gulf Electronics, Fadi Abu Shamat, said the pre-order…
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Saudi e-commerce could get a boost after Zoho’s $30 million investment in SME sector
India-based global software company Zoho Corp. is set to invest $30 million in Saudi Arabia to encourage technology adoption across its small and medium enterprises, with a focus on e-commerce. …
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UAE Carrefour launches PopID facial verification
Majid Al Futtaim’s UAE Carrefour has installed the Face Pay face verification platform for payments in its Deira and Amsaf stores.
Customers can now use the biometrical feature at a…
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Orange Egypt and Fawry join forces to enhance digital payment services in Egypt
Orange Egypt has inked a partnership agreement with Fawry, an Egyptian provider of e-payments and digital finance solutions, to enhance digital payment services and expand the features of Orange Cash…
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