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e& UAE Announces 2030 Roadmap for Autonomous Networks
e& UAE, one of the leading telecom services companies of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), announced its strategic roadmap for the transition to autonomous networks in the…
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- E-Commerce
Use of AI and Premium Logistics in E-Commerce Is Rapidly Becoming Widespread in the UAE
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 51% of shoppers use AI-supported chat tools; 91% of businesses use AI on their e-commerce platforms; 84% expect to increase their use…
- Logistics
JD.com Founder Liu: A Day Will Come When Couriers Will No Longer Be Needed!
Richard Liu, Founder and Chairman of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, made striking statements about the future of the courier profession. Liu said that robots will be…
- Fintech
Payaza Launches AI-Powered Shopaza in 23 Countries
Africa-based fintech and payment technologies company Payaza has launched Shopaza, its AI-powered e-commerce platform developed to enable businesses in Africa to take a…
- Digital Marketing
UAE Becomes the First Arab Country to Restrict Social Media Use for Children Under 15
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a new regulation on children’s use of social media. Under the decision approved by the UAE Cabinet, children under the age…
- E-Commerce
New Return Requirement for Online Stores in Europe: One-Click Cancellation Era Begins
A new return regulation for online stores in the European Union entered into force on Friday, June 19, 2026. Under the new practice, e-commerce businesses selling online…
- AI
Customers Want AI and Human Support to Work Together
According to a report by AI-native customer support platform Kim.cc, customer expectations clearly reveal where artificial intelligence is useful in customer service and…
- Logistics
DHL Suspends Globalmail Shipments from the UK to Europe Due to EU Customs Rules
DHL Globalmail has decided to temporarily suspend certain e-commerce shipments from the United Kingdom to EU countries due to the European Union’s (EU) new customs…
- Marketplaces
Deliveroo and Alshaya Group Establish Retail Partnership in the UAE and Kuwait
Deliveroo Middle East has signed a strategic partnership with international retail franchise operator Alshaya Group. As part of the collaboration, Alshaya Group’s…
- Logistics
Russian E-Commerce Giant Wildberries Moves Toward Mega Logistics Project
Wildberries & Russ, one of Russia’s largest e-commerce players, is holding talks for a large-scale logistics project that will digitally coordinate freight flows across…
- AI
Alibaba Makes New Move in Robotic Artificial Intelligence: Qwen-Robot Series Introduced
Chinese technology and e-commerce giant Alibaba has introduced its new robotic model family, the Qwen-Robot series, which carries artificial intelligence beyond…
- E-Commerce
Türkiye Became Europe’s Fastest-Growing E-Commerce Market
Türkiye ranked first in terms of growth expectations in the European e-commerce market. According to the projections of Germany-based e-commerce data company ECDB for…
- AI
Global Access to Anthropic’s Advanced AI Models Suspended Following Amazon’s Warning
The U.S. administration has taken a notable decision in the field of artificial intelligence by ordering restrictions on foreign nationals’ access to Anthropic’s most…
- E-Commerce
WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2026 welcomed 22,000 visitors from 82 countries
WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2026, which focused on the e-commerce, retail and artificial intelligence ecosystems, concluded with strong participation and significant international…
- E-Commerce
“ECOM BRANDS 100” Honored the Most Successful E-Commerce Brands
The global e-commerce, retail and artificial intelligence event WORLDEF ISTANBUL honored the most successful e-commerce brands. For the “ECOM BRANDS 100” awards, 365…
- E-Commerce
The Worlds of E-Commerce, Retail and Artificial Intelligence Came Together at WORLDEF ISTANBUL
WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2026 opened its doors at the Yenikapı Event Area. Hosting nearly 25 thousand participants from all around the world, WORLDEF ISTANBUL brought together…
- E-Commerce
WORLDEF VIP Connect hosted e-commerce, retail and artificial intelligence leaders
The special networking event VIP Connect, held ahead of WORLDEF ISTANBUL 2026, hosted senior professionals from the e-commerce, retail, technology, artificial…
- E-Commerce
Major E-Commerce Companies Form Digital Commerce Coalition
The Digital Commerce Coalition (DCC) has been established in India. Major e-commerce companies such as Amazon, Meesho, Zomato, Swiggy, and Zepto led the coalition. The…
- E-Commerce
WORLDEF Istanbul 2026 to Host MENA and Türkiye’s Largest E-Commerce, Retail and Artificial Intelligence Gathering
WORLDEF Istanbul 2026 brings together the e-commerce, retail and artificial intelligence ecosystems under one roof. Positioned as MENA and Türkiye’s largest e-commerce,…
- E-Commerce
Kuwait Signs $2.7 Billion Digital Infrastructure Deal to Boost Digital Economy
Kuwait has signed a $2.7 billion agreement with Bahrain’s Beyon Group to develop and operate the country’s national fixed telecommunications network, marking one of the…
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