The report analysed shopping perceptions from thousands of members of Generation Z (Gen Z) and found that this powerful group of shoppers share a love of real-world retail experience, augmented by technology.
Education, Government
Preparing young Emiratis in AI is vital for UAE’s future, says minister
Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, member of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation and deputy managing Director, has revealed a new initiative that aims to equip the next generation of Emiratis with leadership skills.0 3525
UAE telcos to develop smart realty projects with Dubai Properties
Telecom operators du and Etisalat have announced that they teamed up with Dubai Properties to provide smart ICT infrastructure for its upcoming realty projects.
Microsoft plans to challenge Amazon with cashierless tech
Microsoft is reportedly working on technology that could be used to power check-out free retail stores.
Dubai Chamber opens applications for Market Access programme
The Dubai Startup Hub has launched the second edition of its Market Access programme aimed at boosting cooperation and facilitating deals between innovative startups, SMEs, leading companies and government entities in the emirate.
KPMG, Google combine expertise to power digital experiences
KPMG International has announced an alliance with Google aimed at enabling organisations transform their business and operating models with secure cloud computing, machine learning (ML), enterprise mobility and advanced analytics technologies.
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 …
Homegrown 2-for-1 app The Entertainer acquired for “nine-figure” sum
The Entertainer founder and CEO Donna Benton has confirmed that Bahrain’s GFH Financial Group has acquired the Dubai-based two-for-one offers app for a “nine-figure” sum.
Walmart will soon own controlling stake in Flipkart
Indian-based e-commerce company Flipkart’s board is days away from approving a deal to sell majority stake to US retail giant …
Chinese visitors can now shop using Alipay in Dubai Mall
Alipay, the online and mobile payment platform operated by Ant Financial Services Group, and The Dubai Mall have jointly announced that Chinese mainland visitors can now use Alipay to pay for a wide range of shopping, dining and must-see leisure attractions.