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Pricena helps e-commerce in the Middle East
Here at Pricena we are believers that technology makes everyone better off. Pricena was founded to help consumers and online stores alike. Read the interview with our founder on Khaleej Times here and tell us what your thoughts are!
The top 4 facts on why you shouldn’t be afraid to pay online while shopping in the UAE
Many online shoppers in the UAE are reluctant to enter their credit card details when placing their final order and go for Cash on Delivery instead. There’s a couple of reasons for this: one of them is if it’s their…
How to find real price drops
Lots of retailers in the UAE advertise big discounts but consumers are usually wary of how real these discounts are. Many online stores like to display 2 prices: one striked out, and the actual price, like so: This is a…
The myth of daily deals in the UAE: case in point with Groupon and the chromecast
Check out this so-called “deal” below on Groupon: Google Chromecast for AED 149, and in the fineprint a AED 18 delivery fee, and you have to wait 10 days to have it delivered. There are many online stores in the…
Confirmed from Samsung UAE: Galaxy S5 G900F is the LTE version
We just spoke to a Samsung UAE representative who said the only model currently and officially confirmed in the UAE is the Galaxy S5 G900F, which supports LTE. You might notice that some online stores in the UAE are selling…
Understanding Samsung phones model number
While shopping for your new Samsung smartphone you will come across many model numbers, such as the Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300, the Galaxy S4 GT-I9500, the Galaxy S4 LTE GT-I9505, or the Galaxy S4 mini Dual Sim GT-I9192. Understanding what these…
Why patience pays off: wait 8 weeks and save 21% on mobile phones!
Mobile shoppers in the UAE love their phones and eagerly anticipate the latest Apple iPhone and Samsung models. If you’re a bit patient though, your wallet might thank you. We’ve analyzed historical prices of dozens of the most popular phones…
What online shoppers are looking for in the UAE
We’ve posted an infographic back in October 2013 on Wamda, featured in an article “how online stores in the UAE are undercutting offline retailers“. If you haven’t had a chance to see it, here it is. We’re happy to hear…
