$8 billion, the value of the expected growth of e-commerce in the UAE 2025
Stefano Martinelli, head of retail sector in the GCC region at Amazon Middle East and North Africa, stated that "the e-commerce sector in the UAE continued to achieve growth in 2021, reaching more than $ 5 billion, while this growth is expected to exceed $8 billion by 2025.
He pointed out to "Emirates Today", during a press interview today, that "the growth expectations received, which are due to the recent report launched by "EE.Dubai" in partnership with "Euromonitor International", the global provider of business information, research and market analysis, illustrate the extent of development opportunities. The sector, which will continue to strengthen its position to become a source of growth for the retail sector in the UAE.”
He explained that "the company has cooperated with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office to establish a new warehouse in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, which is scheduled to open next year 2023, as it will be one of the most technically advanced logistics centers in the region."
He added, "The largest delivery station was opened in Abu Dhabi last month, and prior to the launch of the "Prime Day" event for discounts scheduled for July 23 and 24," noting that "the modern station, which was built on an area of 4,700 square meters, is the second largest station." Delivery in the UAE, and it provides a same-day and one-day parcel delivery service to customers in all parts of Abu Dhabi, including areas outside the city.
He pointed out that the "Prime Day event" for discounts that will be launched in the country's markets beginning on July 23, will include a discount of up to 40% on mobile phones and electronics, a discount of up to 40% on books and video games, and a discount of up to 50% on basic products and products. Beauty, up to 60% off on home, kitchen, games and sports, and up to 70% off fashion products, from local and international brands.
He explained that "many tools have been launched to support local companies and small and medium-sized companies in the markets, including providing them with easy tools for selling and educational webinars, providing them with skills related to payment processes and promotional benefits that allow them to reach and enable them to discover them, and providing simplified logistical solutions." for shipping".
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