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The $1.3 million sqm retail bet that could redefine shopping in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s plan to add more than 1.3 million square metres of lifestyle retail space across Riyadh and Jeddah by 2027 is about far more than…

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Shoppers open to AI help, not AI decisions: Gartner survey

Consumers are open to AI tools that help them shop, but are far less willing to let AI make purchase decisions, according to Gartner, which said…

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AI agents are quietly reshaping how consumers shop: Report

When a consumer asks an AI agent to “find me running shoes under $120 that work for flat feet and arrive by Friday,” something fundamental is…

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Why your shopping doubts are about to disappear forever

For a long time, shopping has carried a quiet layer of doubt. Consumers have learned to live with it. They compare, second-guess, read reviews, and still…

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Transparency in the storm: How the GCC managed crisis communication

By Hoda Rizk

Ounass expands into physical retail activations with Stage

By Communicate Staff

Aramco remains Middle East’s sole entrant in Kantar BrandZ global top 100

By Communicate Staff

TOD gears up for FIFA World Cup 2026 streaming across MENA

By Communicate Staff
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Parkin turns parking spaces into media and commerce channel

Parkin, the largest provider of paid public parking facilities and services in Dubai, has launched “Spots for Shops,” a campaign that allows drivers to validate parking…

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Shopping in GCC becoming more social, more trust-driven

In today’s Matrix-like universe of endless choices, FMCG brands face a fundamental challenge: how to go beyond pushing products and start creating genuine connections with consumers.…

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Gen Z using AI for comparison shopping at a higher rate than Boomers

Younger users are adopting AI across the purchase journey far faster than older cohorts, according to a survey Gen Z uses AI for comparison shopping at…

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AI-driven search alters path to purchase in online retail, study finds

Generative artificial intelligence tools are reshaping how consumers discover products and shop online, according to new research from Euromonitor International. The research, published through the company’s…

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OpenAI shifts ChatGPT shopping strategy toward recommendations

OpenAI appears to be rethinking how ChatGPT participates in online shopping, shifting away from handling transactions directly and instead directing users to merchant platforms to complete…

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Reddit expands shopping push with interactive product carousels

Reddit is taking another step toward positioning itself as an ecommerce destination, testing a new AI-powered search feature that turns community recommendations into shoppable results. A…

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Marketers embrace AI recommendations, but consumers remain skeptical: Study

Marketers are betting heavily on artificial intelligence to shape the future of online shopping, but consumers are far less convinced, according to new research that highlights…

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Snap’s 2025 AR Ramadan Mall reached 16.8 million MENA users

Now in its fourth year on Snapchat, the AR Ramadan Mall was designed as a digital village inspired by Gulf heritage towns, allowing users to explore…

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One Poor Experience and Consumers Are Switching Brands

40% of consumers in the UAE are increasingly inclined to explore other options for the best deals, leading to reduced brand loyalty.

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