Raj Mistry, group director, Retail, Dimension Data, shares critical digital transformation lessons that retailers can learn from the Tour de …
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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 3547
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.
“Finance and retail most digitally transformed”: Fujitsu VP
Fujitsu’s vice president for the Middle East region, Farid Al-Sabbagh, says he believes that retail and finance are the most …
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.
Samsung Galaxy Note9 arrives in the UAE
Samsung Gulf Electronics has announced the latest addition to its premium Note series with Galaxy Note9 during an event held …
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.
It’s market day! UAE’s noon now offers groceries
noon, the Middle East’s homegrown online marketplace, now has groceries on hand that can be delivered right to your doorstep with just a few clicks.