24 Hours of Disruption Raise New Concerns for E-Commerce After AWS Issues in Bahrain
Amazon has flagged a disruption in its Amazon Web Services (AWS) region in Bahrain following reported drone activity, highlighting growing risks to global digital…
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Amazon has flagged a disruption in its Amazon Web Services (AWS) region in Bahrain following reported drone activity, highlighting growing risks to global digital…
E-commerce is rapidly reshaping South Africa’s digital economy, influencing not only retail but also media and ICT sectors. As online shopping continues to grow, it is…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched the AI-powered “Promising Talents” platform in order to support young and promising talent across federal public…
UAE-based venture capital firm Phoenix Venture Partners (PVP) completed the third closing of its first fund, the Phoenix Venture Partners Innovation Fund. At this stage,…
WORLDEF CEO and Founder Ömer Nart has announced the launch of a new initiative under the WORLDEF Awards: the “E-Com Private Label 100.” The project aims to spotlight the…
Pakistan’s retail sector is undergoing a major transformation, driven by digital adoption, e-commerce expansion, and increasing foreign investment. At the center of this…
Shein is accelerating its European expansion by building a strong local seller ecosystem, surpassing 600 sales partners in Germany as part of its growing marketplace…
Amazon is planning to invest more than €5 billion in Poland between 2026 and 2028, reinforcing its long-term commitment to one of Europe’s fastest-growing e-commerce…
Alibaba reported a modest 1.7% increase in quarterly revenue, reaching approximately 284.84 billion yuan ($41.28 billion), but the figure came in below analyst…
Eid shopping continues to shape consumer behavior in Qatar, with more people turning to online platforms for convenience, better deals, and faster delivery. Seasonal…
The Paris Court of Appeal rejected the French state’s request to suspend Shein’s marketplace. The case was filed after child-like sex dolls and prohibited products were…
The European Union is preparing a major transformation in its startup ecosystem with the introduction of EU Inc., a new framework designed to make it significantly…
Amazon became the largest carrier in the United States by parcel delivery volume in 2025. According to ShipMatrix data, the company narrowly surpassed the U.S. Postal…
Alibaba announced Wukong, its new platform aimed at placing artificial intelligence directly at the center of corporate business processes and operations. According to…
The United States is intensifying efforts to make the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) long-standing e-commerce tariff moratorium permanent, a move that could…
E-commerce in the GCC is facing its most significant resilience test to date. The sirens that echoed across Abu Dhabi and Dubai in early March 2026 told two very…
Global postal networks are playing an increasingly important role in expanding e-commerce opportunities for women entrepreneurs, helping to reduce long-standing barriers…
Malaysia’s digital economy is accelerating at a notable pace, with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) securing approximately $87.4 billion in digital…
Amazon has taken a new step that redefines delivery speed in the United States. By introducing 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options across many markets, including major…
As global e-commerce continues to expand, a new limitation is becoming increasingly clear: growth is no longer driven solely by demand, but constrained by operational…
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