AdColony, an independent mobile advertising platform, has partnered with Unilever to run interactive mobile video campaigns for the first time in the Middle East.
Future of shopping takes centre stage in Dubai
Technology adoption is powering the shift in retail and the UAE is at the forefront of taking significant strides towards embracing innovations shaping the future, experts noted during the ongoing Smart Stores Expo.
i-Life introduces off-to-college laptops
i-Life Digital Technology has announced the launch of its latest notebooks for students in the UAE.
Acer discloses Swift 5 notebook’s pricing and availability
Acer has announced the pricing and availability of the Swift 5 (SF515-51T) notebook, the world’s lightest notebook PC with a 15-inch display, said the firm.
81% of adults in the UAE are shopping online: report
Online spending in the UAE are on the rise as residents increasingly opt to shop on their smartphones with mobile spending expected to grow 26 percent by 2019 to reach nearly $5.4 billion, according to a new study.
UAE techies can now own Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S4
Samsung Gulf Electronics has launched the Galaxy Tab S4, the new 2-in-1 Android tablet designed for people who want to do more on the go, in the UAE.
UAE telco ramps up physical presence to be closer to customers
du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has opened nine new outlets at various locations in the UAE to provide customers with a more efficient and enhanced retail experience.
Brick-and-mortar stores can thrive in the digital era: study
While the global e-commerce market continues to grow, today’s consumers still like to visit brick-and-mortar stores regularly and retailers must rethink their business model in order to stay ahead of the curve.
Middle East retail brand introduces “visual search” tech
The Landmark Group has reportedly launched a visual search ‘snap-to-buy’ technology across 10 of its most successful brands.
Schneider Electric accelerates digitisation of F&B sector
Schneider Electric is now offering a new tool, PIM Powered by Agena3000, capable of centralising, standardising and distributing all updated product data with complete security.
AI and VR: game-changers for UAE retail sector
Almost half of UAE CEOs in the retail industry intend to start using artificial intelligence (AI) in the next two years, as they are increasingly influenced by technology to enhance the retail store experience for customers.
Saudi Arabia’s top grocery app is coming to the UAE
Following the success of the grocery app within Saudi Arabia, Wadi.com plans to expand in other markets like UAE, which is strategized to be introduced in 2019.
UAE consumers can now pre-order Samsung’s newest Note smartphone
Samsung Electronics has recently introduced the Galaxy Note 9 “phablet”, which is reportedly aimed at attracting younger customers.
Dubai shuts down online accounts selling counterfeit goods
Over 4,800 social media accounts and 30 websites were shut down by Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) for selling fake products this year.