93% of Gulf E-Commerce Investments Went to Saudi Arabia
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…
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Jordan Assumes Presidency of the Arab World’s E-Commerce and Financial Inclusion Group
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…
New E-Commerce Alliance Established in Kenya
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 Debate Over the E-Commerce Moratorium Continues at the WTO
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has examined the new landscape emerging in digital trade following the expiration in March 2026 of the…
UAE Introduces 24-Hour Rule Against Counterfeit Products in E-Commerce
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 Plans $200B Energy Investment by 2035 to Expand Renewables and Modernize Grid
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 American E-Commerce Market Projected to Reach $215 Billion in 2026
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 Partners With Chinese Firm to Build New E-Commerce Platform
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 Air Cargo Transactions Surge 53% as E-Commerce Shipments Accelerate
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.…
34% of European SMEs on Temu Have Expanded Into International Markets
A survey of 152 European sellers on Temu shows that marketplace participation is increasingly linked to cross-border expansion, higher capacity and additional hiring.…
LG Thailand Appoints dentsu Thailand as E-Commerce Partner
LG Electronics (Thailand) has appointed dentsu Thailand as its e-commerce partner as the consumer electronics brand moves to strengthen its digital shopping experience…
UAE Launches Amazon Creators Foundry to Help Creators Build E-Commerce Brands
The UAE is taking another step toward strengthening its fast-growing creator economy with the launch of the Amazon Creators Foundry, a new programme designed to help…
Turkmenistan Moves to Regulate E-Commerce as Digital Payments Surge
Turkmenistan is taking steps to strengthen its digital economy with a new draft law on electronic commerce, as online and non-cash payments continue to grow across the…
E-commerce in Spain Reaches €114.8 Billion as Online Shopping Surges
Spain’s e-commerce market has recorded significant growth over the past decade, with turnover reaching €114.8 billion in 2025, according to data from Spain’s National…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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