e-commerce security

Saudi First Bank and Noon have launched a joint Visa credit card offering up to 10% cashback on digital purchases and a two-year Noon One membership.

Trendyol launched an expanded support initiative for Saudi SMEs, providing a 40 percent commission discount, free ad credits, and field training teams.

A King Abdulaziz University study reveals that 60% of top-ranked Saudi e-commerce stores fail to meet personal data protection requirements.

AliExpress has launched its seasonal campaign in Saudi Arabia, offering technology, home, and automotive products from August 17 to 26.

Meta has introduced a standalone Sellers app for Facebook Marketplace, featuring AI-powered listing tools and unified messaging for merchants.

Shahbandar has rebranded to Komrz and launched its new Komi AI assistant to drive expansion into the GCC and European e-commerce markets.

A new study by Snap and Kearney MEA reveals a gap between digital ad spend and e-commerce outcomes in Saudi Arabia, introducing a new maturity framework.

The DHL eCommerce Trends Report 2026 reveals rapid digital adoption in the UAE, with 91% of businesses using AI and 51% of shoppers using AI chat tools.

Max Fashion has integrated Google Cloud’s Virtual Try-On API in the UAE to offer customers realistic visual previews of clothing fit.

Unifonic has acquired Segmentify to integrate real-time AI personalization and expand its customer engagement platform across the MENA region.

AliExpress has launched its Summer Sale in Saudi Arabia with discounts up to 80% and an expanded Brand+ channel featuring 2,000+ authenticated brands.

Nahdi Medical Company has partnered with Checkout to optimize its digital payment systems and improve transaction success rates across the GCC.

Talabat reported Q1 2026 GMV growth of 18% and increased revenue by 23%, while executing strategic investments worth 120 million dollars to build its daily app platform across the Middle East and North Africa.

Saudi families favor practical gifts for Ramadan, per YouGov study. AliExpress lowers shipping thresholds to aid preparations.

AliExpress launches its annual Ramadan sale in Saudi Arabia, timed with Founding Day celebrations and featuring Saudi footballer Feras Al Brikan alongside heritage items and fast delivery options.

iHerb opened a 40,000-square-meter fulfillment center in Riyadh on February 16, 2026, operated by CJ Logistics to reduce delivery times across Saudi Arabia and MENA.

AliExpress launches its annual Ramadan Sale in Saudi Arabia with up to 80% off, enhanced shipping, and AI-powered shopping features from February 8-26, 2026.

Snap Inc.’s AR Ramadan Mall reached 16.8 million users in its 2025 edition, generating 250 million impressions and marking four consecutive years of culturally inspired AR shopping experiences.

Snap Inc.’s AR Ramadan Mall achieved remarkable success in 2025, reaching 16.8 million users and generating 250 million impressions across the MENA region.

Kaspersky reveals retail cybersecurity challenges for 2026, including AI-powered shopping assistants creating new privacy risks, ransomware surging 152%, and 6.7 million phishing attacks targeting e-commerce platforms in 2025.