ecommerce
In 2023, overall global venture capital funding declined to $248.4 billion, the lowest since 2017
Productivity, trade and income distribution heavily influenced by technological advances
Retail market is predicted to grow to $159 billion in 2024
Amazon, Noon, Al-Futtaim Group among first companies to sign up to voluntary pledge
The company will pay its first post-IPO interim dividend of $27.93 million
Kingdom accounts for 54 percent of the region's VC investments, a significant increase from its 38 percent share in 2023
Forum to support both China's 'Made in China 2025' roadmap and the Dubai Economic Agenda
E-commerce and retail sector retained its position as the leading industry in Saudi Arabia's venture landscape
The sector is predicted to experience a 13.5 percent annual growth, surpassing the global average of 11.2 percent
The initiative aligns with the corporation's vision to leverage innovation and technology for maximum profitability
Collaboration strengthens efforts to propel Arab world's digital economy forward
