\nSeamless, Saudi Arabia’s biggest event covering the latest innovation in payments, fintech, retail, cryptocurrency and e-commerce, will be held at Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre on November 2 and 3.<\/p>\n
More than 250 brands, 200-plus innovators, and business leaders and entrepreneurs are expected to attend the two-day event to share retail industry insights and map out the future of e-commerce.<\/p>\n
Attendees will be able to learn more about retail tech innovations and emerging trends, and network with senior players in the payments, ecommerce and retail sectors.<\/p>\n
Ahmed Rashed, commerce lead for Mena at Commercetools \u2013 a cloud-based, headless commerce platform \u00ad\u2013 will share his insights on the region\u2019s retail sector during a panel discussion, entitled: \u2018Offering a Seamless Commerce Experience: Catering to the Needs and Interests of Your Online Visitors with Modern Commerce.\u2019<\/p>\n
Mr Rashed told Zawya, \u201cThis gives us the perfect setting to present our solutions and raise awareness about the cutting-edge technologies required to help them operate more effectively and accelerate their business growth.\u201d<\/p>\n
The conference comes at a time when Saudi Arabia is actively expanding e-commerce across the region, a move in line with the country\u2019s Vision 2030, that aims to develop a thriving economy by building its e-commerce offerings.<\/p>\n
According to industry reports, Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of more than 12.56 per cent from 2022 to 2027, while more online businesses venture into the country.<\/p>\n
This growth can be attributed to various factors, such as increasing use of smartphones, social media, and the internet. The nation’s B2C eCommerce Gross Merchandise Value, estimated at $14.1 billion in 2021, is projected to increase to $31.7 billion by 2026.<\/p>\n
Alexander Tovey, chief commercial officer at retail marketing agency Like Digital and Partners, who is partnering with Commercetools at Seamless Saudia Arabia 2022, said: \u201cThere is a real vibrance in KSA at the moment, a real ambition to create next-generation digital with whole new commerce experiences \u2013 everyone we work with in the region is united around this vision.\u201d<\/p>\n
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