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Amazon Now Surpasses the $1 Billion Threshold in India
Amazon Now has surpassed $1 billion in annualized gross sales in India, calculated based on its sales pace over the last three months. Amazon India announced that orders…
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- E-Commerce
EU’s €3 Customs Duty Halves Low-Value E-Commerce Parcels
Following the European Union’s new customs measure that entered into force on July 1, 2026, the number of e-commerce shipments valued below €150 fell by approximately…
- 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…
- 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
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…
- 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…
- Marketplaces
Amazon’s Monthly Active Users in Europe Reach Approximately 194 Million
Amazon reported a limited decline in the number of monthly active users of its shopping services in the European Union. According to data submitted by the company to the…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- AI
Rakuten Survey: 54.3% of Gen Z Use Artificial Intelligence While Shopping
A new study conducted by Rakuten revealed that Gen Z is increasingly using generative artificial intelligence tools in the process of purchasing products and services.…
- Marketplaces
Amazon India’s Seller Count Surpasses 2 Million
Amazon India announced that the number of sellers on its e-commerce marketplace has surpassed 2 million. More than 300,000 new sellers joined the platform over the past…
- Fintech
Saudi Arabia’s E-Commerce Market Reaches $10 Billion in July Sales
E-commerce sales carried out via Mada cards in Saudi Arabia increased by 11.8 percent on a monthly basis in July 2026, reaching 37.6 billion Saudi riyals ($10 billion).…
- Marketplaces
Netflix and Shopee Form E-Commerce Partnership in Southeast Asia: ShopeeVIP+ Launches
Netflix has launched its first e-commerce partnership in Southeast Asia with Shopee, the e-commerce platform under Sea. The ShopeeVIP+ subscription program introduced as…
- AI
Anthropic Enables Retailers to Build Their Own Shopping Agents
Anthropic has released a new “commerce agent blueprint” that enables retailers, marketplaces, and e-commerce platforms to develop their own AI-powered commerce agents on…
- E-Commerce
Jordan Assumes Presidency of the Arab World’s E-Commerce and Financial Inclusion Group
Jordan has assumed the presidency of the E-Commerce and Financial Inclusion Working Group of the Arab Permanent Postal Committee (APPC). The decision was made during the…
- Marketplaces
TikTok Shop Launches Cross-Border E-Commerce Between Europe and the United Kingdom
TikTok Shop is preparing to roll out a new cross-border sales model that will expand its e-commerce operations across Europe. Under the new system, sellers in the United…
- Marketplaces
Amazon Prime Air Plane Overruns Runway in Miami and Catches Fire; 5 People Killed
In the United States (U.S.), a Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft carrying freight on behalf of Amazon Prime Air overran the runway while landing at Miami International…
- Fintech
Saudi Arabia-Based E-Commerce Platform Salla Acquires Paylink
Saudi Arabia-based e-commerce platform Salla has acquired Paylink, a fintech company that develops electronic payment solutions. The financial value of the deal was not…
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