BoxCommerce, a leading global eCommerce platform and MasterCard Start Path Partner, has announced a significant partnership with ruya aimed at transforming the digital landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE. This collaboration introduces an integrated toolkit that combines banking and eCommerce, specifically designed to help SMEs grow, thrive, and compete in an...
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Saudi Arabia Expands VAT Base Amid Falling Oil Prices
Saudi Arabia has announced new regulations allowing visitors to the country to claim back value-added tax (VAT) in an effort to boost the tourism industry. However, the government also plans to expand the tax base to include online transactions, which reflects its need to adapt to declining oil revenues. As the world’s second-largest oil producer,...
Smiles Partners with Tencent Cloud to Launch UAE’s First WeChat-Style SuperApp
Smiles, the UAE’s leading SuperApp, has announced a partnership with Tencent Cloud to evolve into the first WeChat-style SuperApp in the region. This collaboration, revealed at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, aims to enhance digital commerce and improve interactions between consumers and businesses in the UAE. Through this partnership, Smiles will utilize...
Smiles and Tencent Cloud Join Forces to Enhance Digital Commerce in the UAE
Smiles, a rewards-driven super app operated by e& UAE, has announced a partnership with Tencent Cloud aimed at enhancing digital commerce within the UAE. This collaboration, revealed during the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, represents a significant step forward in the region’s digital landscape. As part of this partnership, Smiles will integrate Tencent Cloud’s...



