digital transformation

For Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, the country is not only a consistent regional leader, but a global leader in digital transformation and innovation- with even greater ambitions for the future.

"Alhokair is the only listed business of its type in the Middle East, and we currently represent around 85 brands, spanning from womenswear, menswear, kids and babies, department stores, shoes, and accessories, and a series of restaurants and quick service restaurants."

Today, the internet is the bedrock of our daily lives. It's not only driving our gadgets and devices, but it's also navigating, creating, and mapping our digital lives through a range of social (media) platforms and apps.

By launching digital payment gateway MontyPay aims to negate the obsolete nature of existing payment gateways with a one-stop-shop approach to its services.

Over the past year, enterprises have needed to adapt constantly, as guidance on the COVID-19 crisis and government rules on economic activity have changed.

The three-day event is all set to highlight the need for global chamber of commerce leaders to adopt innovation in their existing models as the ecosystem prepares for a post COVID-19 world.

"People are seeing how the technology can work for them, and this is the best evidence that a digital mindset is taking hold at Aramco."

Q-commerce (short for quick commerce), the next-generation of e-commerce, is all about optimizing delivery time to serve customers better, in addition to a shift in priorities such as supporting SMEs, adopting new sustainable practices, and investing in innovative solutions.

The one-stop shop company provides digital solutions and services ranging from software development, to immersive reality such as virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), and more.

As an entrepreneur, you need to put strategies in place to adjust to the new normal.

There is an urgent need for businesses to reimagine their business models, service offerings, processes, and client engagements with a digital-first approach.

Do not be resistant to the new normal. Digitally empower yourself, and your business will perfectly fall into alignment.

Simply building an e-commerce store, having a digital workflow management platform or launching new digital communication channels aren't sufficient. Organizations need to establish what are the strategic priorities, those which will drive value, be it in terms of performance, commercial, or brand value.

Dubai Chamber provides a wide range of smart services for the business community in Dubai through its website, smart applications, and other channels

"Yes, you have to act fast and make some big decisions, but do this based on data, rather than feeling, or because everyone else is."

Brands that have adopted digital and human-less experiences are the brands that are leading excellent customer experience during this period of the coronavirus pandemic.

Here's how this Kuwaiti national is engineering a digital transformation revolution that is affecting the global landscape

As customer expectations rise –fuelled by the ever-improving user experience of digital services– their patience falls, meaning banks are constantly having to race to keep up.

At the Entrepreneur Middle East Round Table presented by du, experts from across different industry spectrums came together to exchange know-how on keeping up with the pace of digital transformation within their respective sectors.

At Arabnet Beirut 2019, Entrepreneur Middle East talked with Ogero Chairman Imad Kreidieh on his enterprise's mission to revamp Lebanon's telecom landscape.

In a candid and open discussion, each of the speakers shared their insights on the digital transformation journey that every enterprise needs to be embarking on in this day and age.