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Beyond coverage, crafting a unique grocery experience is a survival imperative, according to new report from Oliver Wyman

Key takeaways: 

  • Almost 70% of KSA consumers would be interested in shopping at a discount grocery retailer, or already shop there
  • Personalization is a differentiation opportunity in KSA, with more than 60% of survey respondents saying they would be interested in personalized offers
  • 90% of respondents deliberately look for fruit & vegetables produced in KSA when shopping
  • Saudi customers are four times more excited about AI services than their US counterparts
  • Retailers need to revisit their relationship with suppliers and put the customer at the center of assortment, space, price and promotion decisions to win in the market
Alexander Poehl

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, July 15, 2024 – A major new report from Oliver Wyman, a global management consulting firm and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), has identified key trends, opportunities and potential challenges in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s grocery retail sector. 

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Technologies

LOGITECH G Launches the PRO X 60 Gaming Keyboard Featuring KEYCONTROL Technology in the Middle East

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — July 15, 2024 — Today, Logitech G, a brand of Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) and leading innovator of gaming technologies and gear,  announced that Logitech G PRO X 60 LIGHTSPEED Gaming Keyboard, a compact, professional-grade keyboard that liberates valuable space to meet the evolving needs of pro-gamers is now available in the Middle East.

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Technologies

Mozn Named Among World’s Top FinTech Companies in 2024 for Second Consecutive Year

Dubai, UAE, July 2024: Mozn, the Saudi regional leader in enterprise AI technologies, has been recognized as one of the Top 250 FinTech Companies globally by CNBC and Statista, a leading statistics firm. This marks the second consecutive year Mozn has been awarded this prestigious accolade.

The “World’s Top Fintech Companies 2024” report by CNBC and Statista aims to shed light on the constantly growing and fast-changing global Financial Technology (FinTech) market by recognizing the top technology companies providing innovative and transformative solutions to the financial industry across various market segments.

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Technologies

Yango Play unveils latest music sensations

Yango Play unveils latest music sensations: Assala, Tamer Hosny, Nancy Ajram, and Majid Al Mohandis

Yango Play,the first AI-powered entertainment super app that combines video streaming, music, and mini-games, is thrilled to announce the addition of several new albums & singles to its platform from some of the biggest names in the Middle East music industry. As part of Yango Play’s commitment to providing a personalized and enriching entertainment experience, these latest songs are seamlessly integrated into the “My Vibe” feature, offering users a uniquely tailored music discovery journey that adapts in real-time to their preferences.

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Health Care

Aster Volunteers Launch 3 New Mobile Medical Services to provide Disaster Relief in Middle East and Africa

  • The new mobile medical units, launched through Aster DM Healthcare’s employee partnership programmecalled Asterians United, are equipped with solar panels and linked to a telemedicine setup, enabling comprehensive diagnostic and free medical services to the needy in remote areas.
  • The vehicles would be deployed to support disaster relief efforts as required in UAE and other Middle Eastern and African countries.
  • Aster Volunteers Mobile Medical Units through its global network of 40+ units have treated over 1.4 million individuals across India, the Middle East, and Africa, providing free healthcare services to various communities over the last 7 years.

Dubai, 15thJuly 2024: Aster Volunteers, the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare, flagged its latest three Mobile Medical Service units fromMedcare Royal Speciality Hospital, Al Qusais in Dubai, aimed at assisting victims in disaster zones across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The newly launched units, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, aim to deliver essential medical and healthcare services directly to disadvantaged individuals, significantly enhancing healthcare accessibility.

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