Logistics
The EU Has Launched a New Tax Era for Small Parcels in E-Commerce
The European Union (EU) began applying a fixed customs duty of 3 euros as of July 1, 2026, on small parcels under 150 euros entering the union through e-commerce. The…
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- Marketplaces
Hepsiburada’s New CEO Is Ender Özgün!
A change of leadership took place in the management of Hepsiburada, one of Türkiye’s largest e-commerce marketplaces. The CEO transition process at the giant marketplace…
- AI
Australians Embrace AI Shopping Tools as 63% Show Positive Interest
Australian consumers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their shopping experiences, but most remain hesitant to hand over the final…
- AI
UAE Joins Global AI Initiative with 35 Countries, Reinforcing Commitment to Responsible Innovation
Washington, D.C. – The United Arab Emirates has joined 35 other nations in signing the Joint Statement on AI Opportunities during the second Pax Silica Summit in…
- AI
Artificial Intelligence Determines the New Growth Route of E-Commerce in Europe
In Europe, e-commerce is once again becoming a key growth area for retail and consumer companies following the post-pandemic normalization process. According to…
- AI
Artificial Intelligence Is Rapidly Transforming Two Professional Groups in E-Commerce
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the employment structure in the e-commerce sector. While the debate over which jobs will be transformed has continued since…
- Fintech
Revora Raises $2 Million Investment for AI-Powered Commerce in MENA
Revora completed a $2 million seed funding round to scale AI-focused conversational commerce solutions in the MENA region. The e-commerce AI startup, formerly known as…
- Fintech
Checkout and SNB Formed a Strategic Partnership to Grow Digital Payments
Checkout.com has formed a strategic partnership with Saudi National Bank (SNB), Saudi Arabia’s largest acquiring bank, to accelerate digital payments and support…
- Logistics
Keeta Established Cooling Centers for Couriers in the UAE
Keeta has put cooling and rest centers for delivery couriers into use in the United Arab Emirates as the impact of summer heat increases. The company’s new initiative…
- E-Commerce
TikTok Launches Digital Commerce Labs for Nigerian SMEs
TikTok, together with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), has launched the Digital Commerce Labs program, which aims to help small businesses in Nigeria…
- Fintech
UAE Launches First Retail T-Sukuk Subscription: Minimum Investment 1,000 Dirhams
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched its first T-Sukuk retail subscription program to expand individual investors’ access to government-backed investment…
- E-Commerce
Alibaba Sues Pentagon: The Company Wants to Be Removed from the 1260H List
Chinese e-commerce and technology giant Alibaba has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense for placing the company on the “1260H” list, which identifies…
- E-Commerce
Turkic States Prepare for a New Era in Digital Trade
The domestic approval process continues in the countries under the “Digital Economy Partnership Agreement among the Governments of the Member States of the Organization…
- AI
e& UAE Announces 2030 Roadmap for Autonomous Networks
e& UAE, one of the leading telecom services companies of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), announced its strategic roadmap for the transition to autonomous networks in the…
- E-Commerce
Use of AI and Premium Logistics in E-Commerce Is Rapidly Becoming Widespread in the UAE
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 51% of shoppers use AI-supported chat tools; 91% of businesses use AI on their e-commerce platforms; 84% expect to increase their use…
- Logistics
JD.com Founder Liu: A Day Will Come When Couriers Will No Longer Be Needed!
Richard Liu, Founder and Chairman of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, made striking statements about the future of the courier profession. Liu said that robots will be…
- Fintech
Payaza Launches AI-Powered Shopaza in 23 Countries
Africa-based fintech and payment technologies company Payaza has launched Shopaza, its AI-powered e-commerce platform developed to enable businesses in Africa to take a…
- Digital Marketing
UAE Becomes the First Arab Country to Restrict Social Media Use for Children Under 15
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a new regulation on children’s use of social media. Under the decision approved by the UAE Cabinet, children under the age…
- E-Commerce
New Return Requirement for Online Stores in Europe: One-Click Cancellation Era Begins
A new return regulation for online stores in the European Union entered into force on Friday, June 19, 2026. Under the new practice, e-commerce businesses selling online…
- AI
Customers Want AI and Human Support to Work Together
According to a report by AI-native customer support platform Kim.cc, customer expectations clearly reveal where artificial intelligence is useful in customer service and…
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