Ever Fashion Luxury Group is one the first customers out of Qatar to be migrating its entire IT infrastructure to Google Cloud under the Rise with SAP offering, and also plans to launch an eCommerce Platform. Ever Fashion, the luxury brand retailer in Qatar, operates 21 high-end stores across the country, with additional locations in […]
The Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), Saudi Arabia’s digital regulator, is calling for public input through November 30 on its latest digital content platform regulations. As one of the most lucrative, rapidly growing, and unchartered sectors in the Kingdom’s economy—with in-scope market size of more than $3 billion in 2020—this is an enormous opportunity […]
The Greenhouse, Chalhoub Group’s space for innovation and entrepreneurship, and Instagram have teamed up to mentor and develop high-potential local fashion startups in KSA. The initiative came from the “Fashion Lab” program launched by Chalhoub Greenhouse to promote corporate entrepreneurship and innovation and identify disruptive and innovative Saudi Fashion brands. “Small businesses are the heartbeat […]
Clickatell, mobile communications and chat commerce provider, has been selected by African retailer Pick n Pay to manage their WhatsApp customer communication channel. Customers can easily access Pick n Pay services by sending “Hi” to +27 60 070 3037. The easy to navigate menu then allows shoppers to choose which action they want to perform. […]
Virtuzone teams up with Etisalat, Aramex, Launch DXB to launch the first eCommerce-focused accelerator programme in the UAE and MENA region The UAE’s company formation specialists, Virtuzone, alongside Etisalat, Aramex and Launch DXB have announced the launch of AMP – the first accelerator programme dedicated to fast-tracking the growth of eCommerce startups in the country, […]
The technology allows Novomed patients to instantly book virtual and in-person consultations across Novomed’s 10 facilities and over 100 doctors. Novomed goes live with Okadoc’s doctor booking platform, allowing Novomed patients to conveniently schedule their own virtual and in-person appointments online in just 30 seconds or less. The new technology gives patients direct access to […]
Businesses are doubling down on mobile marketing and focussing on sophisticated measurement. With COVID-19 accelerating the shift to mobile and contactless experiences, 84 per cent of UAE businesses say that mobile apps are now a ‘must’ to stay relevant to their customers, according to the research ‘State of Mobile App Strategies in the Middle East’. […]
Mall of Dilmunia, a concept mall in Bahrain, has added new leisure attractions. With its recent addition of a number of virtual reality machines at Funscape World, Mall of Dilmunia aims to cater to and attract a wide range of visitors. Funscape Sports will be introducing more than a dozen virtual reality machines that will […]
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 […]
Adobe and Major League Baseball (MLB), announced a major expansion of their partnership to reimagine fan engagement, powered across Adobe Experience Cloud, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Adobe Sign. The partnership will empower MLB to bring new personalised, seamless experiences to its millions of fans. Fans will feel a part of the ballpark atmosphere from wherever […]
