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IFZA and DHL Express Establish New Logistics Partnership in Dubai
The International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) and DHL Express UAE have entered into a strategic partnership to support Dubai-based businesses in expanding into…
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- E-Commerce
European Parliament Gives Final Approval to E-Commerce Customs Reform
The European Parliament has given its final approval to the comprehensive reform of the European Union’s customs system. The regulation increases the responsibilities of…
- E-Commerce
Syria E-Commerce Market Opens Up as Digital Payments Return
Syria e-commerce is entering a new growth phase as digital payments, foreign investment and new platforms reconnect the country with global commerce. Syria’s e-commerce…
- Startup
IGEXX 2026 to Bring Global E-Commerce Leaders to Istanbul
The countdown has begun for IGEXX 2026, as Istanbul prepares to host global marketplaces, exporters, technology companies and e-commerce leaders for three days focused…
- Retail
Raff Raises $1.7 Million to Scale Retail Technology Across the GCC
Raff, the Saudi-based platform is helping consumer brands expand from online into physical retail by digitizing inventory, distribution, fulfillment and payments. Raff…
- E-Commerce
UAE Russia Trade Agreement Takes Effect, Boosting Services and Investment
The UAE Russia trade agreement, the new framework lowers market-entry barriers and strengthens investment protections across fintech, healthcare, logistics and…
- E-Commerce
ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement Could Reshape Regional E-commerce
ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement -DEFA- aims to harmonize digital trade, E-commerce, payments, data governance, cybersecurity, and AI rules across 11 Southeast…
- E-Commerce
Arab Digital Transformation Accelerates as AI Reshapes Regional Economy
Arab League officials and digital economy leaders discussed AI preparedness, cross-border digital integration and investment initiatives aimed at turning technology…
- Retail
Authentic Brands Group Expands E-commerce Partnership Across Europe
Authentic Brands Group is extending its partnership with Luzern eCommerce beyond Reebok, giving more brands access to Amazon, Zalando, ASOS, TikTok Shop, and other…
- E-Commerce
Asia E-commerce Success Needs More Than Clicks and Transactions
Asia E-Commerce must look beyond transaction volumes and technology adoption to measure whether e-commerce investment creates real business value. Asia’s e-commerce…
- E-Commerce
Switzerland Ecommerce Growth Reaches 11% in H1 2026
Swiss online retail continued to outperform the broader retail market in the first half of 2026, although fashion ecommerce recorded a sharp decline. Switzerland…
- Retail
Türkiye E-commerce Sales Grow 22.4%
Online retail remained one of the strongest parts of Türkiye’s consumer market in June, even as total trade sales volume declined 4.5% year-over-year. Türkiye E-commerce…
- Interviews
E-Commerce’s New DNA: The Human-Centric Artificial Intelligence Revolution with Supsis AI
By Enes Dur | CEO & Founder, Supsis AI In 2026, as digitalization continues without slowing down, the e-commerce sector has now moved beyond being merely a showcase…
- Interviews
Sürat Lojistik Builds the Future with Smart Routing and Automated Warehousing Systems
Sürat Lojistik is restructuring all its logistics processes, from warehouse management to distribution networks, with smart routing and automated warehousing systems.…
- Interviews
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…
- 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.
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