Opinion
Palantir and the Securitization of AI: From Commerce to Power
For years, we told ourselves a comfortable story about technology. Artificial intelligence was framed as a tool of efficiency, something that would help us sell better,…
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- Digital Marketing
Digital Access Barriers Challenge Africa’s Development
Africa’s digitalization process presents a significant opportunity for economic growth and job creation. However, digital accessibility issues on the continent are…
- Logistics
Amazon Launches Its First Smart Warehouse in Shenzhen
Amazon has launched its first smart warehouse in Shenzhen, China. The warehouse is designed to reduce storage costs for sellers by up to 45%. With its smart warehouse…
- Opinion
Three digital economy priorities for Middle Eastern states
For the Middle East, the digital economy should be considered a central pillar for long-term economic sustainability, geopolitical influence and global competitiveness.…
- E-Commerce
1 Strategic Boost as Bulgaria Strengthens E-Commerce Logistics Through New Partnership
Bulgaria’s e-commerce logistics sector is entering a new phase of development as euShipments.com partners with Speedy, one of the country’s leading courier companies, to…
- E-Commerce
73% of Portuguese Shoppers Drive Smart Price-Focused Growth in E-Commerce
Portugal’s e-commerce market is increasingly shaped by price-conscious consumers, with new data revealing that 73% of online shoppers are primarily driven by price when…
- E-Commerce
89% Pressure: German E-Commerce Sellers Struggle Under Heavy Bureaucracy
Germany’s e-commerce sector is facing growing operational pressure, as new data reveals that nearly 9 out of 10 online sellers consider bureaucracy a major burden on…
- E-Commerce
$527M Crackdown: China Imposes Record Fines on 7 E-Commerce Giants Over Food Safety Violations
China has intensified its regulatory oversight of the digital commerce sector, imposing a massive 3.6 billion yuan ($527 million) fine on seven major e-commerce…
- E-Commerce
National E-Commerce Portal Introduced in Palestine
An e-commerce portal has been launched under the Palestinian Ministry of Economy. The portal aims to digitize the economy and support Palestinian traders and producers.…
- Logistics
E-Commerce Accounts for 35% of New Warehouse Demand in Central Asia
Online marketplaces and the broader e-commerce sector accounted for 35% of new warehouse space demand in Central Asia. According to data announced by IBC Global as part…
- Marketplaces
Amazon Is Acquiring Globalstar for $11.6 Billion
Amazon announced that it will acquire the US satellite communications company Globalstar for $11.6 billion. The move is said to be aimed at competing with Starlink, the…
- Fintech
Crisis Shakes Economic Indicators in the Middle East; A 2.2% Contraction Is Expected in 2026
Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are putting significant pressure on regional economies, while growth expectations for 2026 have been revised sharply…
- E-Commerce
Saudi Arabia Leads with 94 Points in a Positive Global Digital Readiness Ranking
Saudi Arabia has secured the top global position in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Digital Readiness Index 2025, achieving a score of 94 out of 100. The…
- E-Commerce
Kiko Milano Expands with 21 Stores and a Positive E-Commerce Launch in Ukraine
Italian beauty brand Kiko Milano has officially launched its dedicated e-commerce platform in Ukraine, marking a strategic step in its ongoing omnichannel expansion…
- E-Commerce
Dubai Domestic Spending Reaches 95% of Pre-Crisis Levels, Signaling Strong Economic Recovery
Dubai’s domestic economy is demonstrating a strong and measured recovery, with consumer spending reaching approximately 95% of pre-crisis levels, according to recent…
- Fintech
Amex Introduces 5 Key Features in a Positive Agentic Commerce Development Kit Launch
American Express has unveiled a new developer toolkit designed to accelerate the adoption of agentic commerce, an emerging model where artificial intelligence agents can…
- E-Commerce
Kaspersky: E-Commerce Accounts for 85% of Financial Phishing in the Middle East
Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has published a new report containing detailed insights into current financial cyberthreat trends. Accordingly, worrying developments are…
- Fintech
Saudi Arabia’s 85% E-Payments Milestone Signals Positive Digital Payment Boom
Saudi Arabia is rapidly moving toward a cashless economy, with electronic payments now representing 85% of total retail transactions in 2025, marking a significant leap…
- AI
Salesforce’s 2-Platform ChatGPT Pilot Signals Positive Shift Toward AI-Powered Commerce Channels
Salesforce is taking a major step into the future of digital commerce, piloting an integration with ChatGPT that could redefine how products are discovered and sold…
- E-Commerce
Nigeria’s Role in $216B Digital Economy Signals Positive Growth for West Africa
West Africa’s digital economy is rapidly expanding, now valued at an estimated $216 billion, with Nigeria emerging as the dominant force driving this growth. The…
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