India to Integrate Amazon and Flipkart Data into Updated Inflation Index
India’s government is undertaking a major overhaul of how it calculates consumer inflation, with plans to directly source real-time data from top e-commerce platforms…
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Domaine Introduces AI Commerce Suite to Boost Shopify Brands Amid Rising AI Traffic
Domaine Worldwide, a leading global design and development firm specializing in Shopify, has launched the “AI Commerce Suite”—a proprietary technology designed to help…
Amazon Expands Same-Day Grocery Delivery to 2,300 Cities by Year-End
Amazon has announced a major expansion of its grocery delivery services, planning to offer same-day delivery of perishable items in over 2,300 U.S. cities and towns by…
Gathern Secures $72M in Series B Funding, Sets Sights on Tadawul IPO
Saudi Arabia-based accommodation technology startup Gathern has reached a major milestone by successfully closing a $72 million Series B funding round.
Five Trends Reshape MENA E-commerce in 2025
MENA e-commerce reached US$34.5bn in 2024 and is projected to US$57.8bn by 2029. Unlike the early years of e-commerce in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), when…
Jordan Moves to Regulate E-Commerce Parcels Amid Surge in Online Shopping
Jordan is witnessing a rapid increase in e-commerce parcel imports, creating serious competition for small and medium-sized traditional businesses.
DAMAC Launches Middle East’s First Real Estate E-Commerce Platform
DAMAC Properties has introduced the Middle East’s first fully experiential real estate e-commerce platform.
Chinese E‑Commerce Stock’s 230% Rally Faces Crucial Earnings Test
A leading Chinese e-commerce stock has surged an impressive 230% in value, but the rally faces a critical test as the company prepares to release its earnings report…
Over 43 Million Digital Transactions Processed via Absher in July
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced that over 43 million electronic transactions were completed through its Absher platform during the month of July.
UAE AI Camp Hosts 34,000 Participants
The United Arab Emirates recently hosted an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Camp that attracted significant attention across the country.
A Guide to Visibility in AI-Based Searches for E-Commerce Websites
With the rise of AI-powered search tools, e-commerce websites are now required to adapt to these new systems. Tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude have started to…
Flutterwave Surpasses $1 Billion in Africa–Asia Transactions in H1 2025
Flutterwave has achieved a remarkable milestone, processing roughly $1 billion in transactions between Africa and Asia during the first half of 2025.
Egypt Logs 416 Million E‑Commerce Conversations in a Year
Crowd Analyzer’s latest regional analysis reveals that Egypt’s online retail ecosystem is gaining momentum.
JD.com Strengthens Hong Kong Foothold with Kai Bo Supermarket Acquisition
JD.com has completed the acquisition of Kai Bo Food Supermarket, a well-established grocery chain in Hong Kong, marking a strategic entry into physical retail within the…
Fulfilment Bridge and Royal Mail Launch MEA-to-Global Cross-Border Logistics Corridor
Fulfilment Bridge, a leading e-commerce logistics provider, has partnered with Royal Mail International to establish a robust cross-border logistics corridor linking the…
Nuport Launches E-commerce Fulfillment Center in Dhaka
Nuport, a Dhaka-based automated e-commerce fulfillment platform, has launched its first fulfillment center in Mirpur, Dhaka. The 1,000-square-foot facility aims to…
Amazon Launches Same-Day Delivery of Fresh Groceries in 1,000 U.S. Cities
Amazon has taken a major step in expanding its grocery services by rolling out same-day delivery of perishable items, including fresh produce, dairy, frozen meals, and…
TikTok Shop Surges to $26 Billion in GMV, Emerging as a Serious Amazon Rival
TikTok Shop has doubled its global Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) in the first half of 2025, reaching an impressive $26 billion. This remarkable growth is largely fueled…
Etihad Rail to Establish New Commercial Hubs Across the UAE
The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) national railway project, Etihad Rail, aims not only to transform transportation but also to reshape the economy.
E-Commerce Boom in South Africa Brings New Challenges for Sellers
As South Africa—the largest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa—experiences a rapid surge in e-commerce activity, the sector’s growth is accompanied by a range of complex…
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