Online news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in the Online industry in the Middle East:

Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism taps Create Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism is seeking to upgrade its online footprint for its millions of visitors worldwide, with Create selected as its lead delivery partner.
21 May 2024
Most MENA consumers use social media and mobile for news Most consumers of news in the MENA region are going digital.
15 April 2024
Holistic cyber approach needed for secure scaling of IoT smart devices The rapid growth of smart and connected devices is unlocking a next generation wave of opportunities across various industries.
16 January 2024
The emergence of the metaverse in Saudi Arabia Carrying the promise to reshape the technology paradigm and fundamentally reengineer industries, the metaverse is one of the most exciting technologies around.
18 September 2023
Applying AI and ML solutions to mitigate online brand threats In today’s interconnected world, where the internet serves as the backbone of commerce and communication, the protection of a brand is more critical and challenging than ever before.
05 September 2023
Global metaverse market could reach $900 billion by 2030 Projections show that metaverse could reach a market size of between $700 billion to $900 billion by 2030.
28 August 2023
The top 10 current use cases for metaverse technologies While billions of dollars have already been ploughed into the development of metaverse technologies, the business case for its implementation remains vague at best.
08 August 2023
Business leaders agree metaverse to be huge in coming 10 years More than two thirds of global business executives believe Web3 and the metaverse will have a big economic impact over the next ten years.
27 July 2023
Electronics refurbisher Revibe secures $2.3 million in growth funding Revibe, a Dubai-based refurbished tech startup that was founded by two ex-consultants, has secured $2.3 million funding.
26 July 2023
BCG: UAE a leader in readiness for 'massive metaverse opportunity' The UAE is poised to benefit from the potentials of the metaverse through a number of useful applications.
12 May 2023
How Ramadan impacts the consumer behaviour of Saudis As the 2023 edition of Ramadan takes places, new research by Strategic Gears has found that consumer behaviour during the holy month will differ (markedly) from other periods of the year.
05 April 2023
FTI advises e&'s acquisition of UAE online marketplace ServiceMarket Emirati-based multinational telecommunications company etisalat by e& (e&) has acquired ServiceMarket, an online marketplace for all kinds of home and household services.
01 March 2023
After Lagos and Abu Dhabi, Web3 Delight to make its debut in Riyadh Aiming to become one of the region’s mainstream events for Web3 and the metaverse, Web3 Delight is soon also making its debut in Saudi Arabia.
07 February 2023
Sia Partners at the forefront of metaverse consulting The metaverse is touted to promise a new era of immersive digital experiences, transforming the way people interact, collaborate, and learn around the world.
02 February 2023
Khaleej Digital helps LG refresh its online channels for Iraq LG Electronics has refreshed its online footprint for Iraqi customers, with the revamped website developed in conjunction with Khaleej Digital.
22 July 2022
Consumers are hybrid hunting bargains and more ESG minded The shopping behaviour of consumers in the Middle East is undergoing major change, with many of these changes likely to stick around for good, according to a new report by PwC.
17 May 2022
Holy month of Ramadan to drive $6.2 billion e-commerce feast in MENA The holy month of Ramadan began this weekend, a period of togetherness and joy for Muslims all over the world.
04 April 2022
Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce market to hit SAR 50 billion by 2025 Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce market has witnessed rapid growth in recent years, with sales increasing by more than 30 percent on average annually, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group and Me
02 March 2022
Short-form content taking MENA digital media landscape by storm Short-form video content, in particular on TikTok, is set to drastically change the make-up of the Middle East’s digital media sector, according to a new report by RedSeer.
16 August 2021
MENA’s digital economy surging ahead to $100 billion barrier MENA’s consumer digital economy is set to double in the coming three years to reach $100 billion, according to a new report by RedSeer.
05 July 2021
M&A advisors help The Luxury Closet raise $14 million capital Dubai-based second-hand fashion trailblazer The Luxury Closet is set to embark on a global expansion drive – now equipped with $14 million in Series D funding.
05 July 2021
Entertainment goes digital as consumers embrace new normal Digital will account for nearly half of MENA’s media & entertainment revenues by 2024, powered by a pandemic-induced boom in streaming and gaming.
19 April 2021
Retailers prepare for record online sales during Ramadan Today Ramadan kicks off, and retailers are set to benefit from the festive optimism unfolding across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
13 April 2021
MENA spending on social media advertising is on the up By the end of 2021, social media could account for a third of the total digital media advertising spend in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
23 March 2021
Online grocery sales in KSA and UAE doubles during Covid-19 Once among the slowest ecommerce segments in the Middle East, e-groceries have been thrown into the spotlight due to the Covid-19 crisis.
29 October 2020
GCC's e-commerce sector surging ahead thanks to Covid-19 Covid-19 and all the resultant market conditions have proved a catalyst for the GCC’s e-commerce market, which was already building up steam over the last years.
09 October 2020
Qatar and UAE are global leaders in fibre deployment The Middle East remains among the regions with the largest fibre penetration in the world, driven primarily by well over 90% coverage in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
28 September 2020
Middle East consumer behaviour changing and shifting online Despite feeling the financial strain from Covid-19, consumers across the Middle East are still willing to spend more in the near future, although patterns of consumption are likely to change.
24 July 2020
McKinsey partner Enno de Boer to speak at IoT Middle East 2018 The speakers have been announced for the ‘Internet of Things 2018’ conference, due to take place in Dubai this March.
07 March 2018
MENA youngsters to spur rapid growth in digital video revenues Online video revenues are ready for a growth spurt in the Middle East and North Africa according to professional services firm Ernst & Young, with increases of as much as 35% per annum in some market
13 February 2018

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