ecommerce

GCC venture capital funding grows 30 percent amid global slowdown: Report

In 2023, overall global venture capital funding declined to $248.4 billion, the lowest since 2017

How technology is increasingly powering the global economy

Productivity, trade and income distribution heavily influenced by technological advances

Is the future of Saudi Arabia’s retail sector experiential?

Retail market is predicted to grow to $159 billion in 2024

11 UAE e-commerce giants pledge for safer online shopping

Amazon, Noon, Al-Futtaim Group among first companies to sign up to voluntary pledge

Saudi Arabia attracts $412 million in venture capital funding in H1 2024: Report

Kingdom accounts for 54 percent of the region's VC investments, a significant increase from its 38 percent share in 2023

Dubai Business Forum–China to promote investments, bilateral relations

Forum to support both China's 'Made in China 2025' roadmap and the Dubai Economic Agenda

Saudi Arabia sees $240 million in investments in Q1 2024: Report

E-commerce and retail sector retained its position as the leading industry in Saudi Arabia's venture landscape

Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce market projected to hit $44 billion by 2030

The sector is predicted to experience a 13.5 percent annual growth, surpassing the global average of 11.2 percent

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation launches e-commerce platform for the oil sector

The initiative aligns with the corporation's vision to leverage innovation and technology for maximum profitability

Seamless Middle East, Arab League renew partnership to develop region’s digital economy

Collaboration strengthens efforts to propel Arab world's digital economy forward

How can banks stop fraud in a world of instant payments?

Lenders must use innovative approaches to gain customer trust and acceptance of instant payments

Dubai CommerCity sees 158 percent jump in orders fulfilled digitally in 2023

Growth reflects Dubai's rise as a global digital commerce hub

UAE’s top industries in 2024

Oil, tourism and real estate are major drivers of growth

Mastercard 2024 outlook: Empowered consumers to balance price and priority

MENA consumers and businesses will face crucial decisions about spending and investing

Going digital: Luxury e-commerce growth outpaces non-luxury’s

Driven by pandemic disruptions and emerging technologies