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The New Era in E-Commerce Operations: Beempa and the Technology of the Future
By Emre Hızlı | CTO, Beempa.com – WORLDEF E-COMMERCE MAGAZINE The pace of digitalization in global trade is forcing the retail sector into one of the greatest…
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- Opinion
Trust is the Real Currency of Kenya’s Digital Economy
By Kerissa Varma Africa’s digital economy is accelerating at a remarkable pace, drawing millions of first-time users into mobile money, e-commerce, digital lending and…
- Opinion
The EU’s Search to Balance China-origin E-commerce Pressure
Turkish Ambassador Ömer Faruk Doğan writes on the EU’s growing pressure against Chinese e-commerce platforms and its implications for Turkiye. China, which has made…
- E-Commerce
Dubai CommerCity Joins UNIEF as Founding Member from the UAE at WORLDEF Istanbul 2026
Dubai CommerCity, the first free zone in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, dedicated to digital commerce, and a joint venture between the Dubai…
- Opinion
Three digital economy priorities for Middle Eastern states
For the Middle East, the digital economy should be considered a central pillar for long-term economic sustainability, geopolitical influence and global competitiveness.…
- Fintech
PayPal and NEO PAY Forge Strategic Partnership to Support E-Commerce in the UAE
PayPal has formed a strategic partnership with UAE-based digital payment provider NEO PAY.
- AI
AI-Powered E-Commerce: Meta’s Move into Agentic Commerce
Meta is preparing to revolutionize online shopping through AI-powered shopping agents, a concept it refers to as “agentic commerce.”
- Startup
Canva to Establish Regional Headquarters in Dubai, Strengthening Support for SMEs
Canva, the global visual communication and design platform, will establish its regional headquarters in Dubai, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion…
- AI
Sahibinden.com Integrates AI Technologies Under “sahiAI”; Natural Language Search Feature Introduced!
Sahibinden.com has brought together all of its artificial intelligence technologies under the umbrella of “sahiAI.” The platform has now introduced a natural language…
- Marketplaces
German Competition Authority Banned Amazon’s Price Controls Over Sellers
Germany’s competition authority ruled that Amazon would no longer be allowed to influence the prices of third-party sellers on its local marketplace and stated that this…
- Marketplaces
Amazon Reports Record Q4 Sales; Forecasts $200 Billion Capital Expenditure for 2026
Amazon has released its fourth-quarter (Q4) earnings report for 2025. The e-commerce giant set a record with $213.4 billion in revenue, surpassing Wall Street…
- E-Commerce
Regional and Global E-Commerce Players Come Together at WORLDEF DUBAI 2026
The countdown has begun for WORLDEF DUBAI 2026, the largest e-commerce fair in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
- Marketplaces
Takealot Expanded Its Instant Delivery Service to Durban
South Africa’s largest online retailer, Takealot, expanded its instant delivery service, TakealotNOW, to selected areas of Durban.
- Startup
Signatures Have Been Signed for Dubai Loop; Non-Stop Underground Travel Is Beginning!
Dubai advanced its plans for a new underground passenger transport system called Dubai Loop following the official agreement signed between The Boring Company, founded…
- Marketplaces
Walmart Becomes the First Traditional Retailer to Reach a $1 Trillion Market Value
Walmart became the first traditional physical retailer to reach the $1 trillion market value, surpassing this milestone. The company joined an elite group primarily…
- E-Commerce
UNCTAD Emphasized Saudi Arabia’s Early Leadership in E-Commerce Measurement
Officials from the UNCTAD stated that Saudi Arabia is among the first countries in the world to develop a scientific and reliable methodology to measure the size and…
- E-Commerce
German Companies Developed a Joint E-Commerce Ecosystem: German Digital Commerce Operation Model
Three Germany-based software companies jointly brought to life a new e-commerce solution in which all data and digital processes remain in Europe.
- Logistics
Bol Is Establishing an External Fulfillment Network for Marketplace Sellers
Dutch online marketplace Bol has begun preparations to introduce third-party fulfillment services and, for the first time, opened its logistics ecosystem to external…
- AI
AI-Powered Search Is Expected to Influence €500 Billion in Retail E-Commerce by 2028
AI-powered search and discovery tools are expected to influence up to €500 billion in retail e-commerce by 2028.
- Marketplaces
Saks Global Decided to End Its Partnership With Amazon
Saks Global took a step toward closing its luxury store on Amazon, one of the high-profile partnerships aimed at expanding its digital reach.
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