Impact of ‘De Minimis’ Exemption: 54% Drop in Parcels Coming to the U.S.
The ‘de minimis’ exemption, which ended in August in the U.S., has led to significant changes for international shipments. The end of the exemption has impacted…
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2026 Will Be a Turning Point for Consumer Internet and E-Commerce
Wedbush Securities forecasts that 2026 will be a decisive year for consumer internet companies, with the gap between winners and losers widening. The firm states that…
UNCTAD, Launched the First Global Database To Track E-Commerce Value
United Nations Trade and Development Conference (UNCTAD), aiming to close the large data gaps in the rapidly growing digital economy, brought into life the world’s first…
LOJEL Launches UAE E-Commerce Platform
LOJEL, the globally renowned design-focused luggage and everyday carry brand, has launched its dedicated e-commerce platform for the United Arab Emirates. In this…
China Bans the Imposition of “Lowest Price” Requirements by E-Commerce Platforms
China has announced comprehensive new regulations to rein in the aggressive pricing practices of e-commerce platforms. The rules aim to prohibit platforms from forcing…
TikTok Signs Deal to Sell U.S. Unit to American and UAE Investors
TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. unit to major investors, including UAE-based MGX, Oracle, and Silver Lake, ensuring that the popular social video platform can…
EU Brings Forward Customs Reform; Low-Value E-Commerce Parcels to Be Subject to Taxation
The European Union is preparing to take a new step in response to the rapid increase in low-value e-commerce shipments arriving from third countries. As of July 2026,…
Dubai CommerCity: A Leading Example of an Advanced Business Ecosystem Driving the Growth of Digital Trade
Dubai CommerCity participated in the first edition of the Global Forum on Digital Trade and Digital Platforms, organized by Ministry of Economy and Tourism in…
Eight European Countries Call for Action Against Chinese E-Commerce Platforms
European countries are uniting against ultra-fast fashion e-commerce platforms. Eight countries, led by France, have called for a mobilization from Brussels to address…
South Korean Police Raid Coupang Over Major Data Leak
South Korean police raided Coupang’s headquarters in Seoul over a massive data leak that has affected nearly two-thirds of the country’s population. The raid was…
EAEU Council Approves Draft Agreement to Standardize E-Commerce Rules and Customs Limits
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has taken another significant step toward establishing unified rules for digital trade. The Council of the Eurasian Economic…
Social E-Commerce Platform Taager Enters the Moroccan Market
The social e-commerce platform Taager, founded in Egypt and headquartered in Saudi Arabia, has officially entered Morocco by launching its operations in Casablanca. This…
New Handling Fee Introduced for Cross-Border E-Commerce Parcels Entering the Netherlands
The Netherlands is preparing to introduce a new handling fee on low-value e-commerce parcels arriving from outside the European Union, joining several other European…
E-Commerce Becomes the Growth Engine in the UAE and Saudi Arabia Markets
NielsenIQ has released its “State of the Nation – Q3” report for the UAE and Saudi Arabia. While Modern Trade remains the largest channel, e-commerce is driving growth…
Bleak Outlook for U.S. E-Commerce: High Tariffs Could Trigger a $320 Billion Loss
A Statista analysis warns that tariffs in the United States are not only a trade policy instrument but a force capable of reshaping the country’s e-commerce landscape…
“MENA E-Commerce Community Promises Entrepreneurs a Lasting Ecosystem!”
The MENA E-Commerce Community held its first meetup on June 21, 2023, in Dubai. This event brought together approximately 60 professionals from across the ecosystem.…
Amazon Launches 30-Minute “Ultra-Fast Delivery” Pilot Program in the United States
Amazon has begun testing a new “ultra-fast” delivery program in Seattle and Philadelphia, aiming to deliver orders within 30 minutes or less as the company seeks to…
B2B E-Commerce Platform “E-Tamirt” Launched in Ethiopia
Ethiopia has taken another significant step toward accelerating digitalization in its manufacturing sector. The new B2B e-commerce platform E-Tamirt, developed in…
E-Commerce in Kazakhstan Grows Sevenfold in Five Years
Kazakhstan has been experiencing a remarkable transformation in digital commerce in recent years. As both consumer shopping habits and the way companies conduct business…
Record $11.8 billion in Black Friday Online Spending in the US
U.S. shoppers spent a record $11.8 billion online, up 9.1% from 2024 on the year’s biggest shopping day, according to Adobe Analytics, which tracks 1 trillion visits…
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