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Türkiye’s National Artificial Intelligence Platform “Evren” Has Been Opened for Use
Türkiye’s national artificial intelligence platform Evren has opened for use, providing local computing power, AI models, data tools and API infrastructure for…
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- Marketplaces
TikTok Shop Introduces Box-Free Returns at 10,000 Locations
TikTok Shop has partnered with UPS to introduce box-free and label-free returns at nearly 10,000 locations across the U.S. The new Happy Returns service aims to simplify…
- E-Commerce
UAE E-Commerce Market Reaches $11.5 Billion
The UAE e-commerce market reached AED 42.2 billion ($11.5 billion) in 2025, as AI, digital payments, quick commerce and advanced logistics continue to reshape the…
- E-Commerce
European E-Commerce Market Reaches €911 Billion
Europe’s e-commerce market reached €911 billion in 2025, recording 7% nominal growth. Online shopping adoption rose to 75%, while AI, new payment technologies and…
- Fintech
UAE Ranks First in the Arab Digital Economy Index
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ranked first in the Arab Digital Economy Index 2026, announced by the Arab Federation for Digital Economy. The results, unveiled as part…
- AI
Amazon Blocks Meta’s AI Agent: Muse Can No Longer Shop on the Platform
Amazon has blocked Muse, Meta’s personal artificial intelligence agent that can perform online actions on behalf of users, from shopping on Amazon.com. Introduced on…
- Startup
Russian E-Commerce Market Faces Loss of 400 Million Orders and 400 Billion Rubles in Revenue
The Russian e-commerce market has faced a significant revision in its 2026 growth expectations following drone attacks on logistics facilities belonging to Wildberries…
- E-Commerce
Ferrari and Rakuten Form Global Partnership for 2027
Ferrari has signed a multi-year global partnership with Japanese technology group Rakuten, set to begin on January 1, 2027. Under the agreement, Rakuten will become a…
- AI
Shopify Integrated with ChatGPT Ads
Shopify has become one of the first e-commerce platforms to be integrated into OpenAI’s ChatGPT Ads system. With the new integration, online retailers will be able to…
- E-Commerce
Qatar Launches a New Licensing Era in E-Commerce: Covers 194 Commercial Activities
Qatar has introduced a new E-Commerce License system that digitalizes the establishment and operational processes of e-commerce businesses. Announced by the Ministry of…
- Fintech
Tabby Raises $233 Million, Valuation Rises to $6.5 Billion
Saudi Arabia-based fintech company Tabby has completed a $233 million Series F funding round at a valuation of $6.5 billion. The company, which offers “buy now, pay…
- Marketplaces
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…
- 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…
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