--- title: "WORLDEF – eCommerce & Retail" description: "The world’s leading e-commerce and retail forum, connecting the global commerce ecosystem and shaping the future of digital commerce." source_url: "https://worldef.com/" --- # WORLDEF – eCommerce & Retail > The world’s leading e-commerce and retail forum, connecting the global commerce ecosystem and shaping the future of digital commerce. --- OUR PURPOSE Shaping the Future of eCommerce & Retail Together ===================================================== [About Us ](https://worldef.com/about/) ![Video](https://worldef.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/photo-1540575467063-178a50c2df87-1.jpg)WORLDEF PRIME ANTALYA 2026 | TEASER TRAILER Watch Commerce. Innovation. 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Under the regulation,... Uğur Gürbes•7 hours ago](https://worldef.com/2026/09/14/eus-euro3-customs-duty-e-commerce-parcels/)[MARKETPLACES### Amazon Suspends Flights with 21 Air After Miami Crash Amazon temporarily suspended its air cargo operations with 21 Air following the fatal cargo plane crash that occurred at Miami International Airport on September 6. The decision brought the need... Uğur Gürbes•11 hours ago](https://worldef.com/2026/09/14/amazon-suspends-flights-with-21-air/)[FINTECH### Shopify Payments Launched in the UAE: Global Payment Options Offered Through a Single Infrastructure Shopify has launched its own payment infrastructure, Shopify Payments, in the United Arab Emirates under an early access programme. The new system enables eligible e-commerce businesses to manage payment and... Uğur Gürbes•12 hours ago](https://worldef.com/2026/09/14/shopify-payments-launched-in-the-uae/)[E-COMMERCE### Tourism in Dubai Is on the Rise Again: Nearly 7 Million Visitors Welcomed in Eight Months Tourism in Dubai regained momentum in the first eight months of 2026, supported by a recovery in international visitor numbers and hotel performance. According to data from the Dubai Department... Uğur Gürbes•13 hours ago](https://worldef.com/2026/09/14/tourism-in-dubai-7-million-visitors/)[LOGISTICS### Temporary Trade Corridor in Hormuz for Gulf Countries: Iran and Oman Prepare a New Transit Plan Following weeks of negotiations with Oman, Iran is preparing to present Gulf countries with a temporary maritime corridor plan that would allow limited commercial vessel passage through the Strait of... 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