E-Commerce in the Middle East is Growing Exponentially by 300%

Aramex has seen a 70% increase in shipments due to the growth in online purchasing; an ex-pat vents over his journey to get an Egyptian ID by describing the process, which includes a monkey; Attention computer geeks! More Metal Gear soon!

More Arabs are going to the Internet for their goods and wares

The Next Web: Middle East [2]

E-Commerce in the ME Grew 300% in the Past YEar

"The most significant piece of information shared by Kamal is that, according to Aramex, the region has seen e-commerce grow by 300%. For Aramex itself, this has translated into a 70% increase in shipments, with the largest fulfillment centre for e-commerce based in Dubai. But while e-commerce continues to grow in the region, it’s still doing so with the safety net of cash-on-delivery (COD) transactions."

Fake Plastic Souks [3]

Shiny Happy ID Card

The insanity of applying for any official paperwork in the Middle East is conveyed in this blog post by an exasperated ex-Pat. ""Yes. As of yesterday you can apply here, but not tomorrow." "So why did you tell me I had to do an online application application?" "The requirement for an online application application applies to online applications." "So what do I do?" "Join that long, shuffling queue of listless people there." "The one headed for the door marked "Nowhere"?"

Gradly [4]

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance New Gameplay Trailer

"Ahead of E3, Konami and Kojima Productions have released a new gameplay trailer for Platinum Games developed Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. The trailer is full of awesome sword-action scenes"