Collaborative lifestyles and sharing economy are gaining momentum in the Arab countries. Used products are more fashionable as a result of the popularity of online platforms for buying and selling used goods. The use of internet and modern media are flourishing in the NENA region and the huge interests in using ICT in many society sectors, e.g. trade, business, education and tourism, open new gates for global interactions.

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