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The Use of Technology among Convenience Stores in Abu Dhabi

Overview

An empirical research project investigating how convenience stores (baqalas) — a cornerstone of everyday retail in Abu Dhabi — adopt and use technology, and where operational improvements could have the greatest impact on their business performance.

Approach

• Designed and executed a dual-sample survey methodology in collaboration with NYUAD and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce
• Applied randomized introduction methods to test for framing effects on respondent behavior
• Assessed sample representativeness and external validity through comparative statistical analysis
• Identified key areas for technological improvement with direct policy implications for small retail operators

Skills Demonstrated

Survey design · Econometrics · Policy research · Stata · Retail economics