Prime members shopping on Amazon.ae will have access to an extensive selection of deals from leading local and international brands such as Nivea, Samsung, Skechers, Guess, Joseph & Joseph, Cetaphil, Nespresso, Black+Decker, Microsoft, Lenovo, Lego, OnePlus, Anker, Roborock, and many more, including local small and medium-sized businesses.

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Additionally, Prime members will benefit from Prime Day deals available on Amazon US, UK, and Germany through the Amazon.ae Global Store, featuring free international shipping with no minimum purchase required.

Stefano Martinelli, Vice President of Amazon UAE and Saudi Arabia, said: “This is the first year in the UAE that we extend Prime Day for six full days, catering to customer demand, and we look forward to celebrating this with members across the country as we show up for them with incredible deals. Prime Day will always be the most compelling time to join Prime to enjoy savings, convenience, and entertainment all rolled into one single membership, it’s about getting the most value out of Amazon”.

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Not a Prime member yet? There’s still plenty of time to join Prime and start saving while enjoying fast free delivery! Members can join Prime at Amazon.ae/prime for AED 16 per month or an annual fee of AED 140.

As well as benefiting from the epic deals on offer, a Prime membership also gives members access to year-round features including Prime Video, Amazon Fresh grocery and everyday essentials, and Prime Gaming.

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The films use a storytelling formula to promote benefits such as Free delivery, Amazon Fresh, and Prime Video, and feature a diverse collection of customers facing everyday challenges that can be solved by Amazon Prime.

Bruno Barbosa, Senior Creative Director for Saatchi & Saatchi ME, noted: “The biggest challenge was to find relevant and fresh insights that relate to the melting pot of nationalities across the UAE and craft stories that showcase all the benefits the brand has to offer without compromising on smooth and lighthearted storytelling”.

The first film shows a young woman moving out of her parents’ home. While the mother finds new ways to reach out as she misses her daughter, the young woman discovers a flair for cooking using Amazon Fresh and surprises her with a home-cooked dish.

In the second film, we see the day-to-day life of a couple with busy schedules and watch them find ways to connect. Amazon services help them buy items to make mornings easier, share home-cooked meals, and enjoy time watching their favorite shows.

The third film depicts the life of a family with a newborn baby. Amazon’s fast and free shipping helps them find simple ways to care for their baby while helping their eldest son connect with his younger brother.

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Amazon’s Head of Marketing for the Middle East and North Africa, Moemen Elhamalawy, said: “We are incredibly proud to share this regional installment of the campaign with our customers in the UAE. The campaign is about sharing the various ways members can make the most of their Prime membership [and] we are proud to have collaborated with the Saatchi & Saatchi team to bring this vision to life.”

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Over the last four years, Amazon has contributed to delivering millions of fresh meals and grocery supplies to underserved communities. The 2024 edition of the Iftar on Wheels program will also kick off a company-wide volunteering initiative that will see employees dedicating thousands of hours to delivering produce to vulnerable families across the UAE.

Regarding the partnership, Manal Bin Yaroof, Executive Director of the UAE Food Bank, said, “The UAE Food Bank aims to entrench the values of social responsibility and volunteerism among individuals and organizations. We do this through sustainable partnerships with various entities to raise awareness and help reduce food waste in the country. Our partnership with Amazon is now in its fourth year and we are very happy to work together once again for the Iftar on Wheels program. Through Amazon’s scale and logistics expertise, we will further our goals by delivering meals to as many underprivileged people as possible during the Holy Month of Ramadan”.

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Iftar on Wheels is a part of Amazon’s wider global efforts to reduce food insecurity for underprivileged communities. As part of that process, the company continues to provide vital support to local partners in all of its operational regions who share the same commitment.

Prashant Saran, Director of Operations, Amazon MENA, said, “The Holy Month of Ramadan reminds us of the people who need our compassion. Amazon is committed to working side by side with local partners to make a positive impact in the community. This is a special time of the year when we continue to serve customers while at the same time utilizing our scale and expertise as a force for good in the community”.

Since its UAE launch, Amazon has continued to strengthen its presence and boost the order fulfillment experience for local customers. Today, Amazon’s operations network in the UAE spans three fulfillment centers, another three sorting centers, eight delivery stations, and a vast network of small and medium logistics businesses working as Delivery Service Partners.

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The new generative AI model can also adjust its tone and responses, losing the robotic voice and expressing more realistic emotions like excitement, laughter, and surprise.

“The capabilities deliver unique experiences based on the preferences that you’ve shared, the services that you’ve interacted with, and the information about the environment in and around your home,” says Limp. “The new model will allow you to surface personal reminders. For example, it can help you with recently played music or even come up with recipe recommendations based on your grocery purchases”.

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In addition to the AI upgrade, Alexa now has the ability to continue conversations without the user saying “Alexa”. Overall, the latest upgrade should offer a richer, more convincing experience combined with improved functionality.

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The huge sale by the world’s most popular eCommerce platform kicks off at 11:00 in the UAE (10:00 in Saudi Arabia) on Tuesday, July 11, with huge discounts offered to Amazon Prime members on a wide range of products.

We have yet to hear details about what will be on sale, but based on past Prime Days, Amazon’s own range of devices are likely to see the largest discounts. Last year, Amazon began offering great deals on Echo speakers, Alexa-enabled devices, and Eero routers in late June, so keep a close eye out for bargains as we countdown to the main event.

In addition to physical products, we’re expecting discounts on Prime Video and Amazon Music Unlimited subscriptions, plus invite-only deals allowing Prime members to sign up in advance for offers that are expected to sell out.

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As well as Amazon-branded products, the two-day sale will offer steep discounts on a wide range of electronics, including 4K TVs, robot vacuums, headphones, laptops, and much more. Although readers are probably most interested in grabbing a tech bargain, there will also likely be plenty of great deals to be had on homeware, toys, beauty products, and most other product categories.

Prime Day will be available to Prime members in 25 countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, in the MENA region.

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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, applauded Amazon’s announcement, which fits well with the UAE’s plans for digital economy expansion.

“Dubai has positioned itself as a thriving center for the digital economy [and] I welcome Amazon’s plans to showcase 100,000 businesses, including local SMEs, on Amazon.ae by 2026,” said Sheikh Hamdan on Twitter.

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The initiative would give Emirati companies a global platform, aligning with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 aim to double the size of the economy over the next ten years, transforming Dubai into one of the world’s top three global cities.

Amazon’s announcement will offer UAE entrepreneurs a broader reach to worldwide markets, putting their products in front of 300 million customers. Business owners will also be able to outsource fulfillment to Amazon, alleviating any potential shipping headaches.

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“AWS is committed to helping customers in the UAE deploy the most advanced cloud technologies and achieve the highest levels of security, availability, and resiliency […] we are making it possible for even more customers to harness the power of the cloud to drive innovation across the UAE, while also investing in the local economy through job creation, training for highly sought-after technology skills, and education resources to further advance the UAE’s strategic priorities,” says Prasad Kalyanaraman, vice president of Infrastructure Services at AWS.

With the Middle Eastern arm of its operation in full swing, Amazon Web Services will be available in 87 zones worldwide, covering 27 geographic regions. The AWS UAE region will comprise three separate zones, joining with Bahrain (launched in 2019). It will enable residents to store data securely while achieving lower latency across the country.

When it comes to uptake within the wider economy, the service is already thriving, with tens of thousands of customers already using AWS across the Middle East and North Africa, including heavyweights such as Al Ghurair Investment, the Dubai Islamic Bank, Alef and GEMS Education, the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, and more.

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“The opening of the AWS Middle East (UAE) Region is a significant milestone for Abu Dhabi and the UAE as a whole, reflecting our efforts to generate opportunities for all […] It strengthens Abu Dhabi’s commitment to positioning itself as a leading digital economy by leveraging cutting-edge technology to support business growth,” says His Excellency Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development.

As smart infrastructure and transformative technology continue to shape Abu Dhabi’s future, the public and private sectors continue to thrive, so there’s little doubt that more prestigious companies will follow in Amazon’s footsteps and expand into the region.

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As a result of the new partnership, Prime subscribers in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will automatically get a free six-month subscription to Anghami Plus, a premium subscription service that offers an unlimited access to Anghami’s large content catalog and unlocks extra features such as the ability to play songs offline, display lyrics, and enjoy music in high quality.

“This collaboration with Anghami is a perfect example of how we work together with leading local brands to innovate on members’ behalf, offering them the best experience possible,” said Ronaldo Mouchawar, Vice President of Amazon Middle East and North Africa. “We’re excited to see Prime members in both Saudi Arabia and the UAE enjoy Anghami Plus and all it has to offer, alongside other shopping, savings and entertainment benefits already included in their membership”.

The partnership with Amazon is guaranteed to help Anghami realize its global ambitions and compete with other music streaming services, most notably Spotify and Deezer.

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Several months ago, Anghami entered into a merger agreement with publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Vistas Media Acquisition Company Inc. The goal is to list Anghami on the New York NASDAQ exchange, giving it access to global growth capital.

Currently, Anghami provides its users access to more than 57 million Arabic and international songs, as well as podcasts and live radio. Amazon Prime subscribers who decide to keep using Anghami can get an additional 50% discount for the next six months.

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“The Payments Acceptance & Experience team is seeking an experienced product leader to develop Amazon’s Digital Currency and Blockchain strategy and product roadmap,” the job listing states. “You will leverage your domain expertise in Blockchain, Distributed Ledger, Central Bank Digital Currencies and Cryptocurrency to develop the case for the capabilities which should be developed, drive the overall vision and product strategy, and gain leadership buy-in and investment for new capabilities.”

According to Amazon’s qualifications requirements, the ideal candidate is someone who has at least 10 years of experience in product or program management, product marketing, business development, or technology and understands blockchain and related technologies.

Since the job listing was first noticed, Amazon has officially confirmed its validity. In May, a similar job listing was published by Apple.

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Currently, Amazon doesn’t accept cryptocurrency payments, but the company’s Amazon Web Services (AWS) division does offer a managed blockchain service, allowing anyone to easily create and manage scalable blockchain networks.

Microsoft is the biggest competitor that already accepts cryptocurrency payments that Amazon currently has, and there are many other large companies across a variety of different industries doing the same. If Amazon decides to join their ranks, it would be the black swan event so many people in the cryptocurrency industry are currently waiting for.

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AWS currently has 80 Availability Zones across 25 geographic Regions. Once opened, the UAE data center will become AWS’s second Region in the Middle East, along with an existing in Bahrain.

“We are excited to build on the great momentum of cloud adoption in the Middle East by providing more choice for customers in the UAE to run applications and store data locally,” said Peter DeSantis, Senior Vice President of Global Infrastructure at AWS.

In addition to enabling e local customers with data residency requirements to keep their data inside the UAE, the new Region will also ensure low latency across the country when using Amazon’s growing suite of cloud services, which includes everything from storage to computer to analytics.

The UAE has been heavily focusing on becoming a thriving global hub for entrepreneurs and global enterprises alike by promoting technology innovation, and the new AWS Region will put it one step closer to achieving its goal.

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“AWS’s expansion into the UAE is a testament to our rapidly growing innovation ecosystem that will benefit from access to the world’s leading cloud platform and its advanced technologies and solutions,” said His Excellency Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development.

In the near future, Amazon Web Services would like to launch 18 more Availability Zones and six more AWS Regions in Australia, India, Indonesia, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. The company is also investing in local education initiatives and training programs to nurture the latent it needs to support its expansion.

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