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The Gulf region witnessed a 214 per cent year-on-year increase in cross-border online sales by June last year. Getty
The Gulf region witnessed a 214 per cent year-on-year increase in cross-border online sales by June last year. Getty
Middle East, Africa and South Asia's e-commerce market to reach $148.5bn by 2022
Young population, deep internet penetration, government policies and ease of doing business are helping the industry grow