Brand new Arabic online e-store launches in UAE

The rise of e-commerce in the region has seen Axiom Telecom report growing demand for its existing e-store, with consumer demand for expansion resulting in the launch of the Arabic language version for regional audiences. Read more

Local online retailer upgrades website, service deteriorates

The largest online retailer in Dubai and the region

Popular online shopping portal Souq.com recently updated its online store infrastructure to resemble more the one utilized by world’s number-one online retailer Amazon.

As a good-quality service comes with a price tag and takes time to organize, Souq’s one makes no exception of the norm. The freshly re-designer website loads slower at users’ and operators’ ends as reported by customer service representatives. It seems the contact form functions once every three trials, or so it is reported by the Souq’s staff. So, do not be surprised if you send emails every day and there is no answer. Read more

UAE’s Best Online Retailer of the Year 2012

Camel Company Wins Best Online Retailer of the Year

The award for Best Online Retailer of the Year 2012 has been presented to Camel Company, the market leader in Arabian Gifts and Souvenirs.

The Camel Company Online Store was launched recently and has seen steady sales from its inception.
Camel Company beat other contenders in their category including Axiom, Royal Jordanian Airlines and Accor Hotels.

The award was presented at the Internet Awards. The Ceremony is recognised with those who have set the highest standards of excellence within their industry.

Helen Howat of Camel Company said “We’re incredibly proud of being selected for this award. Our website was designed to reflect the charm and character of our Camel Company stores and we wanted our virtual store to be as similar to the physical stores as possible, creating a fun Online Shopping Experience.” Read more

Online retail is booming: Watch AMZN ticker

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2012

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) shares jumped more than 19% during the last week

For Amazon, solid growth sent shares soaring in the U.S. Investments that the company has been making to help drive growth hurt the bottom-line comparison to last year. However, investors cheered the 34% jump in sales and this reflected the AMZN on NASDAQ.

Amazon’s operating cash flow increased 1% to $3.05 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with $3.03 billion for the trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2011. Free cash flow decreased 39% to $1.15 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with $1.90 billion for the trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2011. Read more

New retail-focussed design enhances users online shopping experience

Souq.com launches it’s new redesigned site with new retail-focussed design

New design has shown proven enhancement in product search and sales

Souq.com formally launched it’s new site, an overhaul that could refashion the way people shop on the region’s largest online retailer. The new site has been designed for an enhanced user experience – improved search and better merchandising enables users to find the widest range of best deals easily. In addition, the company has made significant investments in logistics and payment systems to give an end to end experience to the consumer.

Ronaldo Mouchawar, CEO of Souq.com pointed out that the redesign is an acknowledgement of how fast users are changing their browsing and internet usage behavior. “We are the largest e-retailer in the region, hence we need to constantly adapt to today’s user needs and enhance their experience. We want to ensure a great experience to the buyer.” he added. Read more

Qatar Airways Exclusive 3-day Sale

Experience the Qatar Airways 5-star journey at a fraction of our usual fares.

From now to 24th March 2012, save up to 15% on flights to select destinations.

Book now to take advantage of this incredible offer!

New sports collectibles store offers sought-after memorabilia

• Sports fans can now find sports collectibles from major sports leagues and sporting events available from reputable sellers

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced the new Sports Collectibles Store (www.amazon.com/sportscollectibles) offering more than two million unique collectibles from major sports leagues and sporting events. Serious collectors and sports fans alike will discover a broad selection from official licensees of the National Football League, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, National Hockey League and International Federation of Association Football. Read more

Just Cavalli, Moschino, Belle Epoque and more for peanuts

• Online Sales – The Golden Age of Retail

In 2011, the most popular  online retailer Amazon has launched brand new online sales website called  MYHABIT.

This new private fashion sale site offers up to 60% off hand-picked, high-end products from designer & boutique brands, featuring apparel, shoes, jewelry and accessories for men, women and children. Read more

dealsNmeals Dubai launched

DealsNmeals.com offers its subscribers daily deals in the city of Dubai on fantastic restaurants, hotels, spa’s, health clubs, event tickets and many other life-style activities.

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Popular online virtual world for kids broadens presence in MENA

Fantage, the popular online virtual world for kids has partnered with cashU, the leading online payment gateway in the Middle East and North Africa, to expand its presence in the Middle East and North Africa as well as adding to its portfolio of services. Children on Fantage can interact with like-minded kids even based in their own city Dubai in a fun-filled fantasy world and enjoy a wide range of activities as part of the community, play games, dress up, go shopping, collect pets, hang out and chat with their buddies in any place within the Fantage world, host and attend parties with their friends, play in fashion shows and other activities including enjoying a wide variety of free mini-games.

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