Google has announced the launch of the latest Plus Codes feature on Google Maps in 18 countries across MENA including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Egypt Morocco, Algeria and more. Plus Codes are free, open-sourced, digital addresses that provide simple and accurate addresses for any place on Earth, including for places that don’t have accurate […]
The UAE is poised to surpass the UK in eCommerce penetration as more businesses in the Gulf country take steps to expand their online presence, said Ziad Chehade, Head of Business Marketing Mena for Google. Sharing his insights at the 12th World Chambers Congress in Dubai during a session titled Wake-up call: In Tech We […]
GapMaps, the Australian cloud-based mapping software specialist, continues to expand its international presence, which now extends to 21 countries including the UAE. Despite Covid-19, the retail sector has adapted to new customer demand patterns and built new channels to market. In the UAE, GapMaps has seen strong growth in the fast-food delivery channel, which is […]
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s fuel retail arm, ADNOC Distribution, is looking to tap into the growing contactless shopping market in the UAE with the rollout of AI-powered stores. The company has just opened its new ADNOC Oasis outlet, its first fully autonomous shop that enables customers to buy goods, including snacks and essentials, without […]
eyewa, online eyewear retailer, is opening its first store in the UAE at City Centre Mirdiff as part of a brisk Mena-based growth push. The homegrown retail brand plans to launch 100 outlets in key locations across the region by 2023. These ambitious expansion plans have been made possible thanks to a Series B funding […]
Startups are not only key drivers of economic growth and job creation but are often a catalyst for innovation. In the MENA region, innovation by young firms contributes significantly to aggregate productivity growth. When it comes to startup success stories in the region, ride-hailing service Careem, which was acquired by the US-based Uber in 2019, […]
