Chinese start-up which sells fashion and is primarily focused on the Middle East markets to support the acceleration of Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation
Middle East e-commerce
delivery app
Why Mrsool is more popular than Uber, Facebook in Saudi Arabia
Saudi delivery app has tapped into the quirks of the Saudi market while the economy went through a major transformation
Dubai
Emaar Malls names new chairman for online fashion firm Namshi
Chief strategy officer Hadi Badri is appointed following Emaar Malls’ acquisition of Namshi
Beauty e-commece
Saudi e-commerce platform wins new round of funding
Beauty website Golden Scent says it plans to expand its Middle East operations
Dubai
Emaar unit inks $129m deal to take over e-commerce retailer Namshi
Emaar Malls announces agreement for full acquisition of regional fashion e-commerce retailer
digital payments
UAE payments firm launches new gateway to boost e-commerce confidence
Network International says new gateway will offer merchants and consumers a secure payment experience across both online and in-store channels
E-commerce
E-commerce venture Noon expands operations to Egypt
Digital marketplace founded by entrepreneur Mohamed Alabbar launches services to Egypt after success in the UAE and Saudi Arabia
E-commerce
E-commerce giant noon launches own private label
east by noon has nearly 90 products available in the UAE with plans to expand range and geographical reach
Amazon
Revealed: how much UAE consumers spend online
New report says UAE shoppers are the biggest spenders online in MENESA region at $1,648
Al Ittihad Saudi Arabia
E-commerce giant signs up as main sponsor of Saudi football club
Online retailer noon says partnership with Al Ittihad, one of Saudi Arabia’s oldest football clubs, further strengthens the brand
Black Friday
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
CBRE
Dubai set to see 1.5m sq m of new retail space by end-2021
CBRE says retail landlords will particularly focus in on food and beverage, family entertainment and experiential retail
awok.com
Dubai e-commerce platform launches Black November sales
AWOK.com unveils Black November sales in run up to Black Friday, which will run through to November 26
E-commerce
Souq.com reveals dates for ‘biggest ever’ White Friday sale
Middle East-based e-commerce giant says White Friday sale to take place from November 20-24
E-commerce
Exclusive: Alabbar says noon will list within next 4 years
E-commerce giant’s chairman Mohamed Alabbar says keen to ‘give back’ to customers, allow them to become shareholders
E-commerce
E-commerce platform noon launches Yellow Friday deals
The month of November is being dedicated to a raft of deals, offers and fun in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, says noon
Al-Futtaim
Toys R Us launches new Middle East e-commerce platform
Children’s toy retailer has launched a new e-commerce website to drive Middle East sales