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Saudi e-commerce sales with Mada cards climb 29.4 per cent to $4.6bn
Saudi Arabia’s Mada payment cards have seen significant increase to e-commerce sector
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Online fashion retailer Shein plans London IPO by mid-2025: Report
The founded in China but now headquartered in Singapore company’s proposed initial public offering (IPO) could be completed as early as Easter, which is April 20
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FedEx eyes slice of $50bn Middle East e-commerce market with new delivery service in UAE and Saudi Arabia
FedEx International Connect Plus offers shipping benefits to e-commerce retailers and customers in UAE and Saudi Arabia
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GCC quick retail market to see $15bn rise as Noon, Careem, Talabat and Super Apps change tack to gain consumer wallet shares
The sector is expected to see players increasingly shifting their business models to embrace multi-verticality
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MENA online gifting market sees 62% jump in festive season sales: Report
The festive season fuels growth in MENA e-commerce platforms and gifting marketplaces, driven by special promotions, convenience, and rising interest in mobile shopping
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On launches e-commerce platform in UAE with Seddiqi Holding’s Mizzen
The launch of On.ae fulfills a growing demand for premium performance and movement apparel in the region
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South Asian fashion marketplace LAAM raises $5.5mn seed funding from investors led by Dubai-based Disrupt.com
The proceeds are to be used to fund the company’s regional expansion into the Middle East
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Dubai’s Carrefour launches 24/7 delivery service as night shopping surges
The service is available exclusively through the Carrefour mobile application
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UAE e-commerce market tipped to reach $25bn by 2029
E-commerce is booming in the UAE and will pass $11bn in sales this year
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MENA shoppers to increase spending by 10% in November mega sales: Study finds
The additional shopping spree is supported by an eight percent jump in the overall e-commerce spending in the region in 2024
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Locad targets Middle East expansion with new $9 million fundraise
The company’s unique approach to logistics helped it win over 300 consumer brands across Southeast Asia and Australia
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Landmark Group IPO: ‘We do not have plans yet’, says Chairwoman Renuka Jagtiani
Landmark Group executives confirm no immediate IPO plans as the retail giant marks its 50th anniversary, citing financial stability and strong organic cash flows
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Landmark Group announces massive $1bn global expansion plan with 400 new stores
The retail and hospitality conglomerate aims to open 400 new stores and enhance its e-commerce, supply chain and technology capabilities
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Aramex to expand footprint in Iraq with new ZK Holding JV
The move will help Aramex access 7,000 points of sales across Iraq, and facilitate smoother logistics operations in more than 15 cities
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Dubai-based dropshipping service firm 4Partners secures $3.6mn in latest funding round
4Partners aims to tap into the $50 billion MENA e-commerce market and offer a CES and international dropshipping solution for online stores
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Dubai Festival City Mall to add 30+ new stores in 2024 expansion
Dubai Festival City Mall reported a 95 percent gross leasing area (GLA) occupancy across over 332,000 sq. ft. and 400 stores, with a footfall of 23 million visitors last year