US Export Rule Hits AI Firms
The U.S. Commerce Department has introduced a new export control regulation, commonly referred to as the “50% rule,” which is expected to significantly affect AI and…
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Viral Ostrich Farmer Rises in E-Commerce
In rural China, a farmer named Zhan Yun, affectionately known as “Tuo Feifei,” has become an unlikely digital star.
Yango Group Invests $100M in Azerbaijan
Dubai-based Yango Group has announced a $100 million investment in the Azerbaijani market, signaling its commitment to deepen its presence and expand its super-app…
Talabat Expands Intersport in Kuwait
Talabat, the leading online ordering and delivery platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has recently announced a significant partnership with Ali…
Ooredoo Expands Cybersecurity in MENA
In a significant move to bolster digital security across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Ooredoo Group has partnered with Innovatix Systems to deploy…
Most Online Shoppers Don’t Return
Recent data from a study by Uptain, covering over 3,000 e‑commerce shops, reveals a surprising pattern in online consumer behavior: only about 14.77 % of shoppers return…
Türkiye’s E-commerce Share Hits 20%
Türkiye’s e-commerce industry continues its impressive growth, now accounting for 20% of all retail sales in the country, according to İrem Çağrı Yılandil, Head of…
Reveni Secures €7.5M for E-Commerce Logistics
Madrid-based logistics startup Reveni has successfully closed a €7.5 million funding round as it seeks to reshape the way e-commerce returns and exchanges are managed…
Global Digital Trade Expo 2025 Kicks Off in Hangzhou
The 4th Global Digital Trade Expo has officially launched in Hangzhou, bringing together technology firms, innovators, investors, and government representatives from…
Walmart Partners with LaLiga in U.S.
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has entered into a strategic partnership with Spain’s premier football league, LaLiga, aiming to engage the growing multicultural…
OnBuy Expands Across Europe
British online marketplace OnBuy has announced a major expansion across twelve new European markets, aiming to provide a credible alternative to U.S.-based e-commerce…
eBay Acquires Social Marketplace Tise
US-based e-commerce giant eBay has announced its acquisition of Tise, a Norway-based social marketplace specializing in second-hand fashion and home decor.
Cross-Border B2C E-Commerce Market to Hit USD 4,482.6B by 2029
The global cross-border business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce market is undergoing a transformative phase, with projections indicating that it will reach USD 4,482.6…
UAE Pavilion Opens at Riyadh Digital Summit
The UAE inaugurated its national pavilion at the Global Digital Summit 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, presenting the country’s advancements in digital transformation,…
Jumia Launches E-Bike Deliveries in Kampala
Jumia Technologies AG has announced a strategic partnership with Spiro to introduce electric bicycles for its delivery operations in Kampala, Uganda.
European E-Commerce Grows 7% in 2024
The European e-commerce sector continues to expand, registering a growth rate of 7 percent last year and reaching a total turnover of 819 billion euros.
Doo Secures $1.7M for AI in GCC
Doo, a Saudi Arabia-based artificial intelligence (AI) customer experience platform, has secured $1.7 million in funding to spearhead digital transformation initiatives…
Bolt Expands Parcel Delivery to Mombasa and Kakamega
Bolt, the popular ride-hailing and delivery service provider, has announced ambitious plans to expand its parcel delivery operations to two key Kenyan cities: Mombasa…
Temu and AliExpress Face Threat in Turkish Market
Turkey’s Minister of Trade, Ömer Bolat, issued an important warning to foreign e-commerce platforms like Temu and AliExpress about the requirement to appoint a local…
Amazon to Close UK Fresh Stores
Amazon recently announced its plan to close all Amazon Fresh physical grocery stores in the United Kingdom as part of a broader strategic shift towards expanding its…
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