MENA · 8 articles
Websites, apps and AI for the Middle East & North Africa
Arabic and bilingual websites, e-commerce in the Gulf, WhatsApp selling, local SEO and data-protection rules for businesses across the MENA region.
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Apps and POS for Restaurants and Retail in the Middle East: What to Build First
Restaurant or retail owner in the Middle East? Learn whether to start with a POS system, online ordering website or mobile app, and how to plan each step.
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Arabic AI Chatbots: Automating Customer Service for MENA Businesses
How an Arabic AI chatbot can automate customer service for MENA businesses: dialects, WhatsApp and website channels, human handoff, privacy and rollout steps.
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Building a Bilingual Arabic–English Website: RTL, SEO and UX Done Right
A practical guide to building a bilingual Arabic–English website: right-to-left layout, Arabic fonts, hreflang SEO, URL structure and UX mistakes to avoid.
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How Much Does a Website Cost in the Middle East in 2026?
What drives website cost in the Middle East in 2026: site types, typical price ranges, hidden yearly fees and smart questions to ask any agency before you sign.
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Launching an Online Store in Saudi Arabia and the UAE: Payments, Delivery and Trust
Planning an online store in Saudi Arabia or the UAE? Learn the payments, delivery options, legal pages and trust signals Gulf shoppers expect at launch.
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Local SEO in Dubai, Riyadh and Beirut: How to Rank on Google Maps
A practical local SEO guide for Dubai, Riyadh and Beirut: set up Google Business Profile, earn reviews and build a website that helps you rank on Google Maps.
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UAE and Saudi Data Protection Laws: What Your Website Needs to Comply
A plain-English guide to the UAE PDPL and Saudi PDPL for websites: privacy policies, consent, forms, cookies, data transfers and security steps to take now.
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WhatsApp-First Selling: Connecting WhatsApp to Your Website in the MENA Region
How to connect WhatsApp Business to your website: click-to-chat buttons, catalogs, the Business Platform API, order alerts and chatbots for MENA businesses.