Amazon Payment Services is proud to launch re:Imagine Payments a collaborative thought leadership forum fostering discussions, knowledge and innovation for the digital payments sector
Read more ›Founded in 2015, Headway Institute delivers accredited language education, from heritage-preserving mother-tongue courses and beginner programmes for all ages to tailored corporate language solutions. The Headway Institute offers training in over 13 languages and is associated with more than 20 international schools in Dubai.
Read more ›Building customer loyalty in the growing e-commerce sector of the MENA region relies on personalized post-purchase experiences, seamless payment options, and data-driven engagement strategies that encourage repeat purchases and long-term retention.
Read more ›The culinary scene od Saudi Arabia is as rich and diverse as its culture, ranging from quick bites to fine dining. In 2021, two food delivery platforms, Shukah and Maeda, came together in a strategic merger to better serve this vibrant market. The result was Locate, a single user-friendly platform now downloaded over 300,000 times across Android and iOS.
Read more ›Generative AI (GenAI) has unlocked remarkable innovation in the payments industry, but it has also introduced new security challenges. This blog delves into the dual impact of GenAI, its benefits in strengthening security and the emerging risks it presents.
Read more ›Eid al-Fitr represents a key period for businesses in the MENA region to drive sales, engage customers, and enhance the shopping experience. During this high-demand season, it is crucial for businesses to implement flexible and seamless payment solutions that cater to the varied needs of customers, allowing them to shop or book with ease.
Read more ›The digital payments market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is experiencing rapid growth, driven by a significant shift towards cashless transactions. There is incremental demand for convenient, secure, and innovative digital payment solutions across the region.
Read more ›As growth opportunities go, they do not become bigger than the predicted rise in cross-border payments, and that has profound implications for the e-commerce business model in a world without borders.
Read more ›For nearly a decade, PitStopArabia.com has revolutionized the online tyre retail industry in the UAE. Headquartered in Dubai, the company has become a trusted name for value, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Offering an extensive range of premium and competitively priced tyres, they have redefined how customers purchase and maintain their vehicles, all while catering to diverse needs.
Read more ›Providing a seamless and secure payment experience is essential for success in the fast-paced online retail environment. The Amazon Payment Services Cartridge for Salesforce B2C Commerce is designed to meet this demand, integrating directly with Salesforce Commerce Cloud to elevate your online stores payment capabilities and deliver a world-class checkout experience.
Read more ›As businesses across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region continue to embrace digital transformation, the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures is becoming more critical than ever. With October being widely recognized as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, this is an opportune time for companies to reassess their cybersecurity strategies and investments for the year ahead.
Read more ›At Amazon Payment Services, we are committed to continuously empowering our merchant community across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). In an ever-evolving digital payments landscape, providing frictionless, 24/7 access to information and support has become a necessity.
Read more ›As the vibrant Riyadh Season unfolds, businesses across various sectors are presented with an opportunity to maximize sales and enhance customer experiences. This annual event, marked by a myriad of entertainment, shopping, and dining options, attracts millions of visitors from around the globe, eager to explore what Riyadh has to offer.
Read more ›Businesses across several industries are undergoing a transformation as they migrate to online methods of generating revenue and processing transactions.
Read more ›Samana Developers, a Dubai-based real estate company, has integrated Amazon Payment Services to provide a secure and convenient payment experience for its global customers. The integration has allowed Samana to streamline operations, offer flexible payment options, and implement robust fraud protection, supporting the company's growth and reputation for delivering luxurious living experiences.
Read more ›For 40 years, Amit International Group has excelled in the marine, navigation, aviation, sports, outdoor adventures, fitness, and real estate sectors throughout the Middle East and Southern Asia. With a presence in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, and Bangladesh, they deliver tailored business specialties for each region.
Read more ›The back-to-school season is a perfect opportunity for educational institutions to streamline operations and enhance the payment experience for parents and students.
Read more ›The summer season brings with it Eid-Al Adha, a time of celebration, joy and shopping sprees. As families prepare for this festive season, online shopping witnesses an increase in traffic, particularly is the areas of lifestyle, travel, and fashion.
Read more ›Consumers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region continue to be strong adopters of alternative payments options such as installments and buy now, pay later (BNPL).
Read more ›At Amazon Payment Services, we are committed to delivering solutions that meet your needs. Through our Merchant Satisfaction Surveys and Voice of the Customer program, we gather valuable insights and feedback directly from you.
Read more ›In the rapidly evolving technology landscape of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, startups are using the power of technology to revolutionise not only their product offerings but also the entire customer experience, from browsing to payment processing. Erwaa, a pioneering startup based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia established in 2015, is leading the charge in this digital transformation.
Read more ›The month of Ramadan is a crucial time for businesses across the MENA region, often resulting in heightened consumer activity and spending. As many observe the religious elements of Ramadan, this period is also marked by an increase in the purchasing of gifts, clothing, food, and other essentials, driving increased sales across a diverse range of sectors.
Read more ›With digital payments and online transactions evolving by the day, Amazon Payment Services continues to move forward with the times as the business leverages new features for increased customer satisfaction. Recognizing the importance of post-sales support, Amazon Payment Services has introduced two new features, Live Chat and a toll-free helpline designed to enhance your customer experience.
Read more ›As of July 2023, the capitalisation of publicly traded fintechs has surged to 550 billion dollars around the world, marking a remarkable increase since 2019. Concurrently, the fintech landscape in the world boasts more than 272 unicorns, collectively valued at 936 billion dollars, a staggering sevenfold growth from just five years ago, when there were 39 firms valued at 1 billion dollars or more.
Read more ›Zbooni goes beyond the traditional concept of commerce. Zbooni, meaning my customer in Arabic, was founded in 2016 in the UAE. Since then, Zbooni has expanded to three other countries across the region: KSA, Egypt, and Jordan. With over two million orders in the UAE and a customer base of one million, Zbooni focuses on the space where messaging and social apps merge with online retail, to create new ways of shopping and selling.
Read more ›Amazon Payment Services introduced a unique, no-code solution known as Payment Link. This solution stands out because it creates payment links while eliminating the need for both complex coding or platform integration. It also offers strong security measures, maintains role-based access control (RBAC) for overseeing payment link generation, and provides a detailed audit trail on the Amazon Payment Services platform for comprehensive operation tracking.
Read more ›In 2015, FlyEgypt took to the skies, becoming a vital player in the Egyptian airline industry. Since the airline began operations, they have continually expanded their domestic and regional network, offering charter operations to approximately 80 European cities. The airline has a strong offering that connects travellers from Cairo, and locations around the world, to Egypt's premier holiday destinations, all while supporting the travel needs of hardworking Egyptians throughout the region.
Read more ›Established in 1976, Esol Education has solidified its reputation as a pioneer in managing high quality international schools across the Middle East and Mediterranean regions. With over 11,000 students enrolled in their programs and a presence in various locations such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Cairo, Cyprus, and Lebanon, Esol Education is redefining educational standards.
Read more ›In the bustling educational landscape of Dubai, iCademy Middle East has facilitated innovative learning since 2007. This NEASC-accredited American online school has been creating learning opportunities for over 1,200 students, including 700-800 in the UAE, 250 in Saudi Arabia, and more in Europe.
Read more ›Pan Home, a distinguished home furnishing and interior design store, has been making its mark on the GCC market since its inception in 1992. Their strong offline presence, covering 23 showrooms across the United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar, complements its widespread digital reach.
Read more ›From generation to generation the consumer segment undergoes significant shifts that are driven by the unique and ever-evolving expectations of each generation. Members of Gen Z are no different, and merchants that understand the unique aspects of Generation Z can earn the loyalty of the most diverse, socially conscious, and digitally savvy generation yet.
Read more ›Payment is the last step in the checkout process. A customer-centric payment experience prevents cart abandonment at the last hurdle so getting payments right is paramount to maximizing revenue. The merchants are addressing a new, changing demographic and the target customers have vastly different expectations about digital life and about payments
Read more ›Generation Z has a distinct perspective from its predecessors about finances and payments. Understanding demographic preferences is crucial for businesses seeking to cater to the digital payment landscape in Saudi Arabia.
Read more ›Learn about the payment landscape in Saudi Arabia and 5 of the most important trends taking place, including the role that SMEs are playing in digital payments adoption
Read more ›From increasing public awareness about the benefits of BNPL options to the gradual transition away from traditional payments learn what Egypts payments landscape looks like today
Read more ›Learn about the payment landscape in the UAE and 5 important payment trends currently taking place, including how new technologies and digital solutions are being readily adopted by younger demographics
Read more ›Here are 6 tips to boost your sales during Eid Al- Fitr, an important period for brands operating in the Middle East to differentiate themselves.
Read more ›Amazon Payment Services is proud to launch re:Imagine Payments a collaborative thought leadership forum fostering discussions, knowledge and innovation for the digital payments sector
Read more ›At Amazon Payment Services, we aim to empower businesses with simple, affordable, and trusted online payments services that are easy-to-use for merchants of all sizes. It is therefore essential to us that our application programming interfaces (APIs) are accessible to all developers, regardless of their size, background, or experience level
Read more ›The biggest and most exciting event for payments, fintech, retail and ecommerce is coming to Saudi Arabia for the first time
Read more ›If you were with us last year at Seamless you'll already know it's one of the biggest and most exciting events for payments, fintech, retail and ecommerce in the MENA region!
Read more ›In this case study we will examine how Amazon Payment Services responded to the threat of a vulnerability in Log4j and consider the steps we took to protect our systems against similar emerging vulnerabilities
Read more ›Here is how online businesses can give their sales a boost by implementing a few seasonal tips and tricks during Eid
Read more ›In a world where the credit industry is swiftly transforming due to strong growth in e-commerce and innovations in fintech, Installment services have become increasingly popular in enabling customers to purchase everything they want and need online
Read more ›Discover our guiding principles on keeping your customer data and online systems secure in 2022
Read more ›Announcing Mona Alsemayen, the new Country Head for Strategy and Growth in Saudi Arabia for Amazon Payment Services MENA.
Read more ›As digital natives millennials have different consumer habits that make them a unique driving force in the ecommerce industry. This article covers four key areas you need to consider.
Read more ›With an effective product review strategy, you can encourage word of mouth marketing directly on your own website, right at the point of purchase. In this post, we look at few ways you can build your own strategy and focus on some of the common mistakes many online store owners make when asking for reviews so that you can avoid them!
Read more ›This post outlines five of our top tips for overcoming the challenges that come with trying to capture attention make sales and maintain momentum during the busiest sales season of the year making sure you don't burn out
Read more ›It is time to get your businesses ready for the most important sales period of the year read our blog post for our best tips on how you can do this
Read more ›Learn how you can start making more profit by reducing the impact of chargebacks on your business!
Read more ›Zurich partners with Amazon Payment Services for online policy purchases that take just minutes
Read more ›Amazon Payment Services participation in Seamless Middle East 2021 marks their first year at the event
Read more ›Amex cardholders in Saudi Arabia can now shop with their Amex card on merchant and supplier websites that use Amazon Payment Services.
Read more ›To new beginnings! Announcing Peter George, our new Managing Director for Amazon Payment Services MENA
Read more ›Interested to learn the latest back-to-school season trends for 2021? Check out the infograph we created with everything you need to know about merchants selling goods and services for students, parents and educators
Read more ›Amazon Payment Services is participating in the Seamless Middle east event 2021, the future of Payments, Fintech, E-commerce, and Retail & Identity.
Read more ›The back to school season can be stressful for everyone. Students, parents, teachers and educational institutions each have their own unique concerns, but are all collectively focused on new challenges and goals for the term ahead
Read more ›When thinking about the various marketing and business development tools at your disposal when growing an online business, Clubhouse might not be the first platform you consider
Read more ›Amazon Payment Services is participating in the Qatar Fintech Summit 2021.
Read more ›In markets around the world retailers are re-introducing the concept of Payment on Delivery a long forgotten staple of commerce
Read more ›Nowadays it seems that everyone and their mother are signing up for subscription boxes but have you ever thought about why this model has become so popular
Read more ›Vodafone Egypt is the largest telecoms operator in Egypt by market share. The company serves both consumer and business customers in Egypt, providing a broad range of telecoms services from mobile voice and data through to fixed-line internet.
Read more ›Across the Middle East, online businesses are booming with stores offering everything from shoes and clothing to mobile phones and home appliances.
Read more ›Understanding the ins and outs of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) can be useful for more than just improving your rankings and improving your search-based advertising performance.
Read more ›Today businesses must be able to leverages sales through an online store third party marketplaces and directly within various social media platforms to be truly successful
Read more ›Having an effective time management system is important for everyone but if you're an entrepreneur it's absolutely critical
Read more ›When it comes to the world of ecommerce understanding a shoppers psychology is one of the best ways to boost your online sales
Read more ›Zurich, like many of our other partners, has been able to streamline its current payment processes and make the customer journey more rewarding through the integration of our payments system.
Read more ›Egypt is a huge Middle Eastern economy with a population now reaching over 102.33 million. While enjoying a period of relative macroeconomic stability in 2020, characterised by steady growth, improved fiscal accounts, and significant foreign reserves, it has since suffered at the hands of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more ›Supporting an initiative launched by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to encourage the transition to digital payments in Egypt, Amazon Payment Services will waive all account setup and maintenance fees for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for its digital payment service throughout the month of Ramadan until the end of June 2021
Read more ›As the world enters a new phase for travel and more borders gradually become open to tourists, we explore what the future of the industry looks like with the help of five data-backed predictions from the holiday booking platform MakeMyTrip, based on 9 months of recent search and booking data.
Read more ›Various social restrictions in 2020 have driven consumers around the world to change their overall lifestyle, as well as their shopping habits. One result of this has been a shift from in-store payments to transactions made online through ecommerce platforms and digital stores. This has accelerated the digital transformation already taking place pre-pandemic, with more businesses now forced to adapt their offerings to be more digital.
Read more ›Introducing Amazon Payment Services - A letter from Omar Soudodi, Managing Director
Read more ›We are now seeing even more momentum towards a cashless culture with thousands of businesses rolling out new cashless payment methods, and some even outright refusing cash payments due to hygienic precautions.
Read more ›There was a time not too long ago when personalization in ecommerce simply meant adding your customers name to a sales email, unfortunately these days are gone. In a recent survey of online shoppers, 3 out of 4 respondents said they had felt frustrated after being shown content that had nothing to do with them.
Read more ›Despite overwhelming evidence that digital commerce initiatives impact day-to-day operations and the overall customer experience, many organizations struggle to get started in the space. Businesses are nervous about investing in cutting edge technology and do not necessarily know what investments they should be making.
Read more ›Payment gateways are specialized pieces of software that authorize and manage payments for customers, merchants, and banks while providing added security to all parties. When implemented correctly, it acts as a seamless connection between e-commerce applications and credit cards processing networks or banks.
Read more ›When starting your ecommerce there are many aspects that need to be considered, but the most important question you will need to answer for any ecommerce venture is what you will be selling?
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