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Dubai SME Partners with noon Food
Dubai SME and noon Food have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable Emirati-owned F&B businesses to compete and grow sustainably within the digital…
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- Marketplaces
Marketplaces Account for 83.4% of Global E-Commerce Revenues
The popularity of marketplaces, which dominate the global e-commerce ecosystem, continues at full speed. Third-party marketplaces are gaining strength globally.…
- Digital Marketing
Digital Access Barriers Challenge Africa’s Development
Africa’s digitalization process presents a significant opportunity for economic growth and job creation. However, digital accessibility issues on the continent are…
- Logistics
Amazon Launches Its First Smart Warehouse in Shenzhen
Amazon has launched its first smart warehouse in Shenzhen, China. The warehouse is designed to reduce storage costs for sellers by up to 45%. With its smart warehouse…
- E-Commerce
National E-Commerce Portal Introduced in Palestine
An e-commerce portal has been launched under the Palestinian Ministry of Economy. The portal aims to digitize the economy and support Palestinian traders and producers.…
- Logistics
E-Commerce Accounts for 35% of New Warehouse Demand in Central Asia
Online marketplaces and the broader e-commerce sector accounted for 35% of new warehouse space demand in Central Asia. According to data announced by IBC Global as part…
- Marketplaces
Amazon Is Acquiring Globalstar for $11.6 Billion
Amazon announced that it will acquire the US satellite communications company Globalstar for $11.6 billion. The move is said to be aimed at competing with Starlink, the…
- Fintech
Crisis Shakes Economic Indicators in the Middle East; A 2.2% Contraction Is Expected in 2026
Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are putting significant pressure on regional economies, while growth expectations for 2026 have been revised sharply…
- E-Commerce
Kaspersky: E-Commerce Accounts for 85% of Financial Phishing in the Middle East
Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has published a new report containing detailed insights into current financial cyberthreat trends. Accordingly, worrying developments are…
- AI
Andy Jassy Praised Amazon’s Chips; Criticized NVIDIA with a Rare Swipe
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy made a rare swipe at NVIDIA by emphasizing his confidence in Amazon’s chips. In his annual letter to shareholders, Andy Jassy virtually challenged…
- Fintech
MBME Pay Receives Prestigious Payment Service Provider License from the CBUAE
MBME Pay, a wholly owned subsidiary of MBME Group PJSC, has received a “Payment Service Provider” license from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to conduct merchant…
- Logistics
Xyvoraq Launches Live Dropshipping Platform
Xyvoraq, which develops e-commerce infrastructure solutions, has opened the door to a major transformation in the industry by launching its AI-powered live dropshipping…
- Logistics
E-Commerce and Logistics Demand Is Driving the Packaging Tape Market
The global packaging tape market is gaining momentum alongside the growth of e-commerce and industrial logistics. According to recent reports, demand for sealing and…
- E-Commerce
Cross-Border E-Commerce Has Become a New Growth Engine in Hong Kong; 46% of Exporters Have Expanded Across Borders
Hong Kong exporters are accelerating their shift toward cross-border e-commerce. According to a survey conducted in the first quarter of 2026, 46% of exporters are…
- E-Commerce
Saudi E-Commerce Platform Maison Safqa Secures $620,000 in Pre-Seed Funding
Saudi Arabia-based e-commerce platform Maison Safqa has raised $620,000 in a pre-seed funding round, with participation from 500 Global through the Sanabil MENA 500…
- E-Commerce
Qatar’s E-Commerce in Market Licensing Rules Have Changed; The Physical Storefront Requirement Has Been Removed
A significant regulatory change has been introduced in Qatar’s e-commerce sector. A new licensing model designed to facilitate digital commerce has been put into effect.…
- E-Commerce
India’s E-Commerce Market Expected to Reach $250 Billion by 2030
India’s e-commerce market is undergoing not only quantitative growth but also a structural transformation in the coming years. According to a report by Google and…
- AI
The Data Crisis in E-Commerce Deepens; Brands Are Seeking Solutions in AI
The long-standing notion in the e-commerce world that “data is gold” has now given way to a new problem: the inability to take action within an abundance of data. Recent…
- AI
Mastercard Launches the Era of AI-Powered Payments in ASEAN
Mastercard has taken a significant step to expand AI-powered payment systems in Southeast Asia (ASEAN). The company has rolled out “agentic” transactions meaning…
- Interviews
WIAB: From a Small LinkedIn Community to a Global Amazon Community
Women in Amazon Business (WIAB) was founded after its co-founders, Asha Bhalsod and Hannah Hughes, experienced first-hand the lack of visibility, representation, and…
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