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Black Friday: Sales in UAE predicted to see major spike this season as retail majors offer up to 80% discount
Digital media channels are preparing for a major promotional blitz to elevate this year’s Black Friday sales to an entirely new level
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Saudia announces 30% flight sale
Saudia offering large discount on international flights over Black Friday sale season
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UAE e-commerce sector to see over 45% ‘surge of malicious bots, cyberattacks’ during Black Friday: Report
During the sales period, Qrator Labs observed an average increase of 45 percent in bot activity on e-commerce websites, with the UAE experiencing a particularly pronounced surge
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UAE Black Friday 2023: Sinister cybercriminals target shoppers, consumers need to be vigiliant, experts warn
Black Friday sales in the UAE will go live on November 24, 2023
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Black Friday 2023: 7 tips to find cheaper flights in sale season
Travel experts share tips on finding discount flights and holidays during Black Friday 2023 sales
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Black Friday sale represents $74bn retail opportunity for Middle East businesses: Report
Fashion purchases are expected to overtake electronics in the Middle East during Black Friday
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UAE’s Etihad launches Black Friday sale offering discounted flight tickets to several destinations
Tickets to multiple destinations around the world are available including New York, Mumbai, London and more
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Black Friday sales: Experts warn of scams, everything you need to know
With week-long sales taking place all over the UAE, experts warn shoppers to keep an eye out for phishing campaigns
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Black Friday: The dark history behind the world’s biggest shopping season
The term ‘Black Friday’ went through constant evolution of meaning, before it became known as a day of shopping for discounted rates
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Qatar World Cup season, Black Friday discount sales predicted to mop up $70 billion revenue for MENA retail sector
Aside from retail, a latest market report also projected that the World Cup soccer period to generate a $4 billion opportunity through tourist spends, with 51 percent of it coming from spending on accommodation
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UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt show higher interest in Black Friday compared to US, UK, Brazil: Report
Study shows 55 percent begin searching for products prior to actual sales dates
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AB Talks: How community-led experiences will influence Black Friday spending
With Black Friday fast approaching, Aref Yehia, head of business partnerships for retail and e-commerce at TikTok, MENA, discusses the shifting spending habits of the region’s consumers. He also weighs in on how community-led platforms such as TikTok are impacting consumers’ shopping experiences
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Black Friday sales this season projected to mop up $6bn
Much touted online sales event, which has been gaining popularity year-after-year, accounts for about 20 percent of annual online retail sales in the MENA region, latest research shows
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Opinion: why everyday is Black Friday for smart retailers
Sprii CEO, Sarah Jones, shares her insights on why forward planning is key to Black Friday success