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Tony James Launches Biotech Fund
Tony James, the former President of Blackstone and a longtime figure in private equity, has announced plans to launch a new healthcare and biotech investment fund under…
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- Logistics
Amazon UAE Recycling Program
Amazon UAE has unveiled a new citywide packaging recycling program featuring more than 150 collection points across Dubai, marking a significant step in its ongoing…
- Logistics
Amazon Invests €1B+ in Belgium
Amazon has announced plans to invest more than €1 billion (approximately US$1.06 billion) in Belgium between 2025 and 2027.
- AI
OpenAI Warns EU of Big Tech Threat to AI Market Competition
In a move that could shape how Europe regulates the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence (AI) sector, OpenAI has raised concerns with European Union regulators about…
- E-Commerce
B2B E-Commerce Challenges in 2025
As digital transformation accelerates, business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce is undergoing one of its most significant shifts in decades.
- Startup
Asia Gains Ground in Global University Rankings
The latest edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 shows a major shift in the global balance of academic and innovation power.
- AI
India Launches Pilot for Chatbot-Based Shopping and Payments via ChatGPT
India’s payments authority partners with OpenAI and Razorpay to embed purchases directly into ChatGPT.
- E-Commerce
UAE Expands VAT Refund Service to Online Shopping
The United Arab Emirates has become the first country in the world to allow tourists to claim Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds for their online purchases, and is now…
- Startup
Azerbaijan-Oman $200M Investment Fund
Azerbaijan and Oman have formally announced the establishment of a $200 million joint investment fund, reflecting a strengthened bilateral economic partnership and a…
- Startup
1919 Investment Counsel Strengthens Birmingham Team
1919 Investment Counsel, a leading independent investment advisory firm, has announced a strategic personnel addition to its Birmingham, Alabama office, aimed at…
- E-Commerce
Lancaster Gift Box E-Commerce Launch
Lancaster Gift Box, a locally renowned gift curation company based in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has officially launched a new e-commerce platform, aiming to…
- AI
Hellmann & SkyNet Cross-Border E-Commerce
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, a global freight and logistics provider, has announced a strategic partnership with SkyNet Worldwide Express, a leading provider of B2C…
- E-Commerce
Spanish E-Commerce Grows 18% Q1 2025
Spain’s e-commerce sector has experienced robust growth in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting the ongoing digital transformation of retail across the country.
- AI
AnyMind Partners with FANY
AnyMind Group, a leading AI-driven business platform provider in Asia, has announced a strategic partnership with FANY Inc., a subsidiary of Japan’s prominent…
- AI
IKEA Acquires Locus
Swedish furniture giant IKEA has taken a decisive step in strengthening its online retail and logistics capabilities by acquiring U.S.-based logistics technology startup…
- Startup
Dubai Mainland Permit for Free Zone Firms
Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has announced a new initiative allowing free zone companies to operate directly in the mainland under a special Free Zone…
- AI
UAE and Google Launch Gemini AI Program
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has announced a strategic collaboration with Google, offering university students across the country a complimentary one-year…
- Opinion
What have the past two years of UAE-Turkiye CEPA trade taught us?
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, writes on the transformative impact of the UAE–Türkiye Comprehensive Economic Partnership…
- Startup
DHL 2025 E-Commerce Trends Report
DHL, one of the world’s leading logistics and supply chain companies, has released its 2025 E-Commerce Trends Report Business Edition, providing insights into the key…
- Startup
Stonehage Fleming Appoints Isle of Man Family Office Head
Stonehage Fleming, a leading international multi-family office, has announced the appointment of Mark Swart as the head of its Isle of Man family office operations.
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