E-commerce evolution: a Gulf region review

SMEs' adoption of e-commerce using social media in a Saudi Arabian context: a systematic literature review

“…Furthermore, they are not targeting the right audience, they are also not customizable, and they are limited in focusing on customer needs, and the websites content is not designed to serve different classes of web site visitors (Al-Otaibi and Al-Zahrani, 2003). On the other hand, some of the top enabling factors of e-commerce adoption includes information and communications technology infrastructure, IT skills development ereadiness (Alrawi and Sabry, 2009;Al-Somali, 2012), technology resources related factors, managerial factors, organizational factors, as well as customers, partners, and supporting industry e-readiness (Al-Hudhaif and Alkubeyyer, 2011), providing high speed Internet connection at low cost, provision of individual house mailboxes, providing educational programs and competitive (AlGhamdi and Drew, 2012) government regulation and support (AlGhamdi and Drew, 2012), Indeed, e-commerce in Saudi Arabia was lacking in governmental support (AlGamdi et al, 2013) and it was found that government support is the highest and most influencing factor for online retail growth in Saudi Arabia as identified by both retailers and potential customers (ALGamdi et al, 2012a).…”

“…;Aladwani (2003);Ahmed et al (2006);Al-Shehry et al (2006);Al-Shehry (2008); Alfuraih (2008);Alrawi et al (2009); Al Shehry et al(2009); Al Shehry (2009); Al-Hudhaif and Alkubeyyer (2011); AlGhamdi et al (2011); AlGhamdi et al ( 2012a); ALGamdi, et al (2012b); AlGhamdi and Drew (2012); Al-Somali and Sabah (2012); AlGamdi et al (2013) Studies identified factors that affect organizations to adopt e-commerce Saudi Arabia. Eid and Al-Anazi (2008); Sohail and Shaikh (2008); Aleid et al (2009); Al-Somali et al (2009); Alwahaishi et al (2009); Aleid et al (2010); Al-Ghaith et al (2010); Al Hosni et al (2010); Al-Maghrabi and Dennis (2011); Al-Maghrabi et al (2011); Eid, (2011); Al Ghamdi et al (2011); Al-Maghrabi and Dennis (2012); AlGhamdi and Drew (2012); ALGamdi (2012); Al-Mowalad (2012); ALMowalad and Putit (2013); AlGamdi et al (2013) Studies identified factors that affect consumer adoption of e-commerce in Saudi Arabia.…”

Towards a Comprehensive Model for E-Government Adoption and Utilisation Analysis: The Case of Saudi Arabia

“…An early study found that older users tend to correlate positively with the use of e-Government [33]. On the other hand, some recent studies have found that older users are less likely to use e-Services, and that users under 25 years of age are more likely to adopt and use eServices [34] [35].…”

Gulf Arab E‐Business Environment: Localization Strategy Insights

“…Our review of past studies did not find comprehensive guidance for localizing digital media for the e‐business environment in the Arab Gulf states. Most e‐commerce‐related studies in Gulf states or other Arab countries included investigations of e‐commerce characteristics, adoption, and Internet diffusion issues (Al‐Hudhaif & Alkubeyyer, ; Alrawi & Sabry, ; Ashrafi, Yasin, Czuchry, & AlHinai, ; Aladwani, ; Burkhart & Goodman, ; Nathan, ; Sait, Al‐Tawil, & Hussain, ). For example, a study by Nathan () explored the effect of consumer knowledge, risk perception, and trust on e‐commerce adoption in Arab countries.…”

“…For example, a study by Nathan () explored the effect of consumer knowledge, risk perception, and trust on e‐commerce adoption in Arab countries. Similarly, Alrawi and Sabry () discussed the role of government, the importance of trust, and the growth of the ICT infrastructure as key factors for e‐commerce evolution in the Gulf region. In the same vein, AlGhamdi, Drew, and AlFaraj () explored factors that inhibited and those that enabled online purchasing among Saudi consumers.…”