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E-commerce boom triggers automation in Middle East retail logistics
Globally, retail e-commerce is expected to increase to 14.6 percent of total retail, with a market volume of more than $4 trillion, according to a report by eMarketer. 0 3423
Saudi looks to boost e-commerce with global transit system
At the Saudi Supply Chain conference, which was held in Riyadh, Rani Wahbe, Senior Advisor for the Middle East and North …
UAE, France bolster ties in innovation, mobility and sustainability
UAE and France called for strategic cooperation between the two countries in the areas of innovation, mobility and sustainability, during the UAE-France Business Forum in Dubai.
Virgin Hyperloop One to begin initial testing by 2021
Virgin Hyperloop One’s CEO Rob Lloyd said that they aim to begin construction of the transport system in 2019 and will begin initial testing at production level by 2021.
DAFZA launches ‘MENA’s first’ e-commerce free zone
Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA), has launched the Middle East and North Africa region’s first free zone dedicated to e-commerce …
Souq.com to buy Wing.ae to enhance shipping options
Souq.com has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Wing.ae, a marketplace for merchants and couriers in the UAE, providing …
Dubai Trade to recognise ‘smart’ trade initiatives
Dubai Trade is gearing up for its upcoming 10th E-Services Excellence Award (ESEA) by featuring four new categories to recognise …
DHL eCommerce signs up FarEye as technology partner
The partnership is aimed at enhancing its customer experience, optimising its resources and delivering its brand promise ‘real-time’.
NYUAD, Etihad Cargo conduct robotics workshop
NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has partnered with Etihad Cargo for a unique intensive four-week summer course, Driving Genius.
Dubai, US firms’ new JV to launch drone delivery service
Eniverse Technologies, a Dubai-based technology group and Skycart, a San Francisco-based drones company have announced a new partnership to create ‘Space Autonomous Drones’ in Dubai.