Dubai CommerCity offers first-of-its-kind ‘E-commerce as a Service’ to provide pre-integrated logistics solutions
Dubai CommerCity (DCC), the first dedicated e-commerce free zone in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) region, has recently signed partnership agreements with Magento Commerce, Adobe, a leading e-commerce software provider and Redbox Digital, a global digital consultancy and platinum Magento implementation partner.
Focused on offering ‘E-Commerce-as-a-Service’, the collaboration will provide Dubai CommerCity customers with tailored access to e-commerce solutions and services that will enhance digital experiences and brand growth.
“The e-commerce retail market in the Middle East & Africa is expected to grow by 20% to reach USD 26 billion in 2022, which outpaces the global growth of 13%. The GCC is also expected to contribute 43% of MEA’s e-commerce retail market by 2022,” commented Amna Lootah, Assistant Director General, DAFZA, Board Member, Dubai CommerCity.
‘E-commerce-as-a-Service’ offerings include special rates on key Magento software, pre-integration with payment gateways, third party logistics systems, marketing affiliates and analytics tools. A wide range of project services including consultancy, discovery and requirements, building, testing major and minor customizations will also be provided by Redbox.
“The Middle East has been experiencing considerable e-commerce growth and unique initiatives like Dubai CommerCity only serve to fuel this boom by providing investment opportunities for retailers across the region,” remarked Sarmad Hassan, Country Manager, Redbox.
The agreement will enable Dubai CommerCity to further enhance its offerings by leveraging consultancy, system integrations, support and development capabilities offered by Redbox.
Situated on an area of 2.1mn sqft in Umm Ramool, next to DXB International airport, Dubai CommerCity is an AED 3.2bn (US$ 872mn) project and the first e-commerce free zone dedicated to the growing e-commerce market in the MENASA region.
