Dubai CommerCity (DCC), the first free zone in the region dedicated to digital commerce, has announced strategic partnerships with qeen.ai and Portmind. These collaborations aim to boost e-commerce growth in the UAE by leveraging advanced AI solutions. DCC is a joint venture between the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and Wasl Properties. The partnerships...
Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of the world’s largest international airline, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Teleport, the exclusive cargo partner of AirAsia. This partnership aims to strengthen trade between Southeast Asia and the global market through Dubai. The MoU was signed during the IATA’s World Cargo Symposium by Badr Abbas,...
As Eid Al Fitr approaches, shoppers in the Mena region are increasingly turning to online gifting, according to a recent study. Data from Flowwow, a UAE-based gifting marketplace, and Admitad, a partnership marketing platform, revealed a remarkable surge of over 150% in gift demand during Ramadan 2025. The study forecasts a 10% increase in online...
Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) is collaborating with TerraZero Technologies and Seed Group to host the Great Online Sale 2025 in TerraZero’s Intraverse, a cutting-edge virtual shopping platform. This innovative partnership reflects Dubai’s commitment to enhancing e-commerce and global connectivity. The Great Online Sale will launch on March 27, 2025, introducing an interactive hub...
The e-commerce sector in the UAE has experienced substantial growth, particularly in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market, which surged by 29 percent last year, according to research from NielsenIQ. This growth reflects a broader trend of consumption-led expansion within the UAE, contrasting with Saudi Arabia’s flat performance attributed to a high base from the...
The e-commerce market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is projected to experience significant growth, with estimates indicating it will surpass AED 48.8 billion by 2028. This growth is attributed to the increasing demand for online shopping and rapid advancements in the digital economy. In 2022, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce had predicted that the...
The e-commerce market in the UAE is experiencing significant growth, with revenue projected to increase at a rate of 8.39 percent from $33.97 billion (Dh125 billion) in 2025 to $46.88 billion (Dh172 billion) by 2029. This growth trend is highlighted in a report by Statista.com, a global online market intelligence provider. As consumers continue to...
H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, held a meeting with Andrew R. Jassy, the President and CEO of Amazon, on January 28, 2025. The discussion focused on ways to strengthen cooperation and enhance the strategic partnership between Abu...