The Emirates Development Bank (EDB), a key financial enabler of the UAE’s economic diversification and industrial transformation agenda has launched new services that support financial inclusion, including its digital solution for SMEs and start-ups. EDB has restated its commitment to financial inclusion in the UAE with a range of financial solutions and services that enhance […]
Aramex, a global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions; and innovative geolocation technology, what3words; partnership is set to improve the last-mile delivery process through an improved and accurate addressing system. As part of the Company’s plans to further enhance the efficiency of its last-mile delivery, Aramex has integrated what3words into its retail application programming […]
To facilitate eCommerce and help business owners and SMEs, an Omani startup has created a B2B platform called Kushk. Developed by Pixel Tech, Kushk provides complete eCommerce solutions for entrepreneurs and SMEs. With Haitham Abdullah al Bulushi as CEO, the Pixel Tech team includes three other employees. “We have worked closely with business owners over […]
noon.com, the Middle East’s digital marketplace, has launched noon payments, a complete online payments platform that will help SMEs in Egypt grow. noon payments is a full-service payments platform that aims to make transactions easier. The online payments gateway offers quick onboarding, simple API integration, and a smooth checkout process to businesses of all sizes, […]
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has partnered with eBay as the latest partner of the eEmpower initiative, under the Abu Dhabi Inspires programme. The partnership aims to further enhance Abu Dhabi’s eCommerce ecosystem, while also being in alignment with the mandate to diversify the Emirate’s economy and increase exports to international markets. The collaborative […]
Hepsiburada, a Turkish eCommerce platform, announced a joint performance advertising platform in partnership with Facebook. Managed Partner Ads (MPA) is a next-generation social media advertising platform designed to be used exclusively by Hepsiburada’s small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs). The platform allows SMEs to place targeted adverts on Facebook and Instagram. Once live, the adverts will […]
STC, enabling digital transformation in Kuwait, announced the launch of its new initiative Weyak, which focuses on enabling the digital transformation journey and supporting SMEs and local start-ups. The concept behind the initiative stems from the commitment stc upholds to the local economy in backing and supporting companies in their gradual return to normalcy. Through […]
For those who are new to the e-commerce business, choosing between a hosted and self-hosted platform can be a fundamental challenge A major hiccup that has troubled SMEs for years is the popularity of eCommerce platforms like Amazon. Consumers prefer to purchase from such them rather than turn to individual websites whose innovations and quality […]
Ramping up digital activities and exploring a wide range of tools has never been more important It was the change in customer behaviour that prompted the launch of My Lily Box in 2020. A feminine hygiene and self-care subscription box, set up for the women in the MENA region who wanted an alternative method to […]
