Amazon’s premium membership programme, Amazon Prime, that is enjoyed by more than 100 million paid members in 17 countries is now available in the UAE.
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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
Dubai-based Emaar Group to launch blockchain tokens this year
Emaar Group has announced that it plans to leverage the significant potential of blockchain technology with plans to offer the Emaar community token for customers and partners by the end of this year.
Mastercard, Dubai telco to usher in a new era of secure payments experiences
Mastercard has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), to examine how the company’s pioneering NuDetect solution.
Emaar completes full acquisition of Dubai online fashion retailer
Emaar Malls, the retail business arm of Dubai’s Emaar Properties, has reportedly completed its acquisition of online fashion retailer Namshi.
Alabbar-owned noon ventures into Egypt market
noon, the Middle East’s homegrown digital marketplace created in the region and powered by the region’s leading retailers, has announced its imminent expansion into Egypt.
I.AM+ to launch AI-powered voice assistant with Majid Al Futtaim
Regional retail conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim and I.AM+ have announced that the AI-powered Omega platform will be rolled out for …
How retailers can offer frictionless customer experience
Mark Thomson, retail industry director, EMEA, Zebra Technologies, explains how retailers can optimise their operations by embracing technologies. In retail, …
UAE’s Mall of the Emirates rolls out WeChat Pay
UAE’s Mall of the Emirates has reportedly announced that its retailers are now accepting purchases via WeChat Pay, making it easy and convenient for Chinese visitors to make cashless transactions at the mall.
UAE Souq’s fate uncertain as Amazon plans new ME e-commerce site
E-commerce giant Amazon.com is reportedly planning on further expanding in the Middle East and is preparing to launch a new website for the region.
Dubai retail giant teams up with will.i.am to deliver AI-powered innovations
Dubai retail giant Majid Al Futtaim has partnered Los Angeles-based technology company, I.AM+, founded by innovator and global music artist, will.i.am.