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According to data submitted by the company to the European... Uğur Gürbes•5 hours ago](https://worldef.com/2026/09/11/amazons-monthly-active-users-in-europe/)[LOGISTICS### flydubai Launches Dedicated Freighter Operations to Support E-Commerce and Regional Trade Dubai-based flydubai has decided to launch dedicated freighter aircraft operations to strengthen regional trade connectivity. The new operations, which will complement the company’s existing cargo transportation model carried out through... Uğur Gürbes•7 hours ago](https://worldef.com/2026/09/11/flydubai-dedicated-freighter-operations/)[MARKETPLACES### Primark Moves to Online Delivery After Years of Resistance Discount fashion retailer Primark has announced a significant shift in the direct e-commerce model it had long avoided, saying it will launch home delivery in Great Britain. The company is... Uğur Gürbes•1 day ago](https://worldef.com/2026/09/10/primark-online-delivery-after-years/)[E-COMMERCE### 93% of Gulf E-Commerce Investments Went to Saudi Arabia As of 2025, Saudi Arabia attracted approximately 93% of e-commerce investments across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. This rate stood at 46% in 2021. The new data revealed the growth... Uğur Gürbes•1 day ago](https://worldef.com/2026/09/10/93percent-of-gulf-ecommerce-to-saudi-arabia/)[MARKETPLACES### JD.com Plans 3 Million Robots for Full Automation in Logistics Chinese e-commerce and retail giant JD.com has announced new plans to transform its logistics operations with artificial intelligence, robotic systems, and autonomous delivery technologies. The company aims to achieve comprehensive... 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