Careem, the region’s leading multi-service app, donated over $170,000 to regional causes during Ramadan through its revamped social impact platform …
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Online booking portal for Hajj witnesses huge traffic
Online booking of low cost Hajj for local pilgrims has reportedly received an overwhelming 240,000 aspirant pilgrims enrolling in the first week of starting the registration process.0 3042
Ramadan provides a boost to UAE mobile app installs and spending
Ramadan provides a boost to UAE mobile app installs and spending. Consumers in the Emirates are leading the way in terms of spend in both finance and shopping apps.
UAE consumer spending this Ramadan pivots on cashless transactions: Criteo
Criteo has released new research on online consumer spending in the UAE during the month of Ramadan.
Consumers turn to e-commerce in the social distancing economy: Criteo
The surge in eCommerce purchases is expected to rise further during Ramadan as Muslims head online to prepare for the Holy Month, according to Criteo.
Middle East online spending to rise ahead of Ramadan: study
Criteo’s analysis of last year’s sales trends revealed a surge in online sales in the Middle East in the lead up to and during the holy month.
UAE residents can now pay Zakat via smart devices
UAE residents can now make Zakat donations through their smart device in a new initiative launched by Smart Dubai in collaboration with Dar Al Ber Society.
Careem launches Ramadan initiative to deliver to UAE food banks
Under the special sponsorship agreement, UAE residents can order a “Food Bank” delivery car type via the Careem app for free. The food will be delivered to one of the 80 food bank community fridges distributed in residential areas and mosques. The fridges are available for the public to donate packaged and canned food under safety measures supervised by Dubai Municipality.
E-commerce sales peak during Ramadan: study
Criteo has recently released data that showed that the highest rise in online retail sales and website visitors was seen in the week before Eid-al Fitr.
How to capture the shopper’s mind during Ramadan
Ramadan is a period dedicated to compassion, self-control, and social responsibility. While daily habits change during the holy month, we …
Mecca turns to tech to ensure pilgrims’ safety
For the first time in its history, the Grand Mosque in Mecca will be using drones to manage the crowd during Ramadan, according to local media reports.