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Syria has resumed domestic and international postal services after more than a decade of disruptions. The Syrian Postal Corporation is expanding its logistics network and exploring e-commerce partnerships with Türkiye and Qatar, while…
Dubai CommerCity and the Global Commerce Foundation have signed a strategic MoU to accelerate agentic AI adoption and innovation in digital…
A NielsenIQ study reveals that 72% of UAE consumers are willing to pay more for higher-quality products, while 63% prioritize convenience.…
Shopify has acquired the Shop.com domain name from Market America Worldwide, strengthening its consumer-facing Shop brand while expanding its e-commerce and AI-powered…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
As of 2025, Saudi Arabia attracted approximately 93% of e-commerce investments across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. This rate stood at 46% in 2021. The new…
Jordan has assumed the presidency of the E-Commerce and Financial Inclusion Working Group of the Arab Permanent Postal Committee (APPC). The decision was made during the…
Kenya has launched the Kenya E-Commerce Alliance (KECA), which will bring together companies, technology providers, and public institutions under one roof in the…
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has examined the new landscape emerging in digital trade following the expiration in March 2026 of the…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced new implementation rules directly affecting the retail and e-commerce sectors as part of its efforts to combat commercial…
Türkiye is planning to invest approximately $200 billion by 2035 to expand renewable energy, develop nuclear power and modernize its electricity grid, according to the…
Latin America’s e-commerce market is projected to reach $215.31 billion in 2026, continuing to grow at a pace 1.5 times faster than the global average, according to a…
Kyrgyzstan is set to launch a new e-commerce platform in partnership with a Chinese company, aiming to strengthen the country’s digital commerce ecosystem and create new…
Dubai’s air cargo sector recorded strong growth in the first half of 2026, reflecting the accelerating pace of e-commerce and cross-border trade across the emirate.…
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