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.
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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…
Boodil and Transaction Junction Introduce Innovative E-Commerce Payment Solution in Africa
UK-based fintech company Boodil has announced a strategic partnership with South Africa’s leading payment infrastructure provider Transaction Junction.
ShopsBUY.com Acquires Brazilian Tech Firm, Doubling Its Engineering Capacity
Global e-commerce player ShopsBUY.com, with a rapidly growing footprint in Brazil, has announced the acquisition of a Brazilian e-commerce technology company—effectively…
Rakuten Embeds ‘Brain Twin’ AI Across Its Ecosystem to Deliver Omotenashi-Level Service
Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten is revolutionizing its digital landscape with the rollout of an advanced “agentic AI” platform—branded as its “Brain Twin”—designed to…
Jumia Technologies Reports Strong Q4 Earnings and Raises 2025 Guidance
Jumia Technologies AG has announced its Q4 2025 earnings, showcasing significant growth and strategic advancements.
JD.com Expands to Open Five Discount Stores in China
JD.com has announced its expansion into the competitive e-commerce market by opening five discount supermarkets in Hebei and Jiangsu provinces.
Genetic AI Revolutionizes Online Checkout: A 2025 Shift in Internet Shopping
As of 2025, Genetic Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) technology is dramatically transforming the online shopping experience, particularly in the payment process.
Countries Most Obsessed with Online Shopping: 2025
The United States holds the largest share of online shopping, accounting for 47.54% of its retail spending on digital platforms.
Amazon’s Exit from Google Shopping Ads Triggers Major Shift in MENA Digital Advertising
In a surprising move, Amazon recently pulled out of Google Shopping Ads across several key global markets, leading to ripple effects in the MENA region’s retail media…
E-Commerce App Installs Decline While Sessions Rise: Mobile Shopping Faces a Challenging Phase
The first half of 2025 has presented a mixed picture for the global e-commerce sector on mobile platforms. According to Adjust’s “Shopping App Insights Report: 2025…
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