Ecommerce

Currently present in more than 50 cities, EMPG operates classified platforms across emerging markets, with a focus on the MENA and South East Asia regions.

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, 209 million more customers in MENA and Pakistan began to shop online.

As the e-commerce boom continues, FlapKap is seeking to ease the process of accessing capital for small and medium business owners without having to give up on equity or ownership.

UAE-based telecommunications operator du has partnered with Al-Futtaim Group's loyalty rewards program Blue Rewards to allow customers to benefit from exclusive offers and rewards.

The MENA region makes a lot of sense for Amazon, and Amazon also makes a lot of sense for the MENA region.

Sinan Taifour and his team developed Maqsam, a cloud communication suite for MENA-based SMEs that gives them an alternative to traditional, more expensive hardware-based solutions.

Dresscode is a direct-to-consumer fast fashion e-commerce platform, primarily offering high-end brands and statement pieces at affordable prices.

With the new funding, the team plans to boost its growth across the GCC, mostly notably in KSA and UAE.

The company aims to "create 5,000 high-tech jobs, produce 500 business leaders, train 50 capable founders, and be the institutional co-founder of at least five major exits in the region in the next 5-10 years."

Why do some people spend money easily even when they shouldn't, while others find it difficult to splurge even when they can afford it? It is essential to understand how a person feels during the whole process of shopping, browsing, choosing, and paying.

Businesses need to figure out the right balance between cost and customer experience, and the smart way to achieve this is by leveraging the power of logistics automation.

Online sales in the MENA is expected to exceed US$50 billion by the end of this year, making this region one of the most exciting emerging markets.

By joining the AMP accelerator, entrepreneurs can access AED60,000 worth of benefits to launch and scale online businesses.

With her enterprise, Evakind, an e-commerce platform for eco-friendly products, Sladjana Franovic is on a mission to champion small, independent local and international brands that truly hold ethical and environment-friendly values.

Founded in 2018 by Thea Myhrvold, Getbee aims to empower brands to offer live, social personalized services and enhance a consumer's online retail experience.

"We loved the idea of having a business that wasn't just about earning money, but also helping other aspiring entrepreneurs achieve success."

Even an established presence cannot be guaranteed forever, leaving no room for complacency. So, how do you make sure that you are not one of those merchants that close their virtual doors for good each year?

Defined as an "e-commerce fulfillment center," Shorages offers on-demand warehousing and storage services that enable e-commerce platforms to quickly grow and scale their businesses in the Middle East.

With the eBay for Business – UAE Program, UAE companies will receive practical training and tailor-made support to start a new store and scale their businesses on eBay.com, including customized support from eBay's team.

Waterwa has a distinct offering that's not quite what you would see every day in the region- the app offers a variety of brands of drinking water and beverages to be delivered at your doorstep with just a few clicks.

A look at how COVID-19 taught SMEs across the UAE that being well enabled in the digital space is essential.