Social Media Effects on E-Commerce Activities: The Case of Kuwait during and following the COVID-19 Pandemic
This paper discusses the impact of social media on the e-commerce industry in Kuwait. The paper highlights the slow growth of e-commerce in the region due to traditional shopping practices and lack of knowledge about e-commerce instruments. The paper explores the potential of e-commerce in Kuwait an...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-03-01
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| Series: | Proceedings |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/85/1/6 |
| Summary: | This paper discusses the impact of social media on the e-commerce industry in Kuwait. The paper highlights the slow growth of e-commerce in the region due to traditional shopping practices and lack of knowledge about e-commerce instruments. The paper explores the potential of e-commerce in Kuwait and how social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram are contributing to its growth. The paper also highlights the efforts of the Kuwaiti government in enhancing its e-Government potential and adopting laws in line with international regulations to make e-commerce more efficient and secure. Finally, the paper discusses the growth of regional-wide platforms in Kuwait and the shift towards the integration of digital technologies into the national economy. |
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| ISSN: | 2504-3900 |