Opinion
E-commerce in the Shadow of the 2026 Gulf Crisis
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…
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- E-Commerce
Global E-Commerce Access Expands for Women Entrepreneurs in 2026 Through Postal Networks
Global postal networks are playing an increasingly important role in expanding e-commerce opportunities for women entrepreneurs, helping to reduce long-standing barriers…
- AI
Digital Investment Reaches $87.4B in Malaysia as AI Drives Growth in 2025
Malaysia’s digital economy is accelerating at a notable pace, with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) securing approximately $87.4 billion in digital…
- Logistics
Amazon Accelerates Against Walmart; Launches 1- and 3-Hour Fast Delivery in the U.S.
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…
- E-Commerce
Growth in E-Commerce Slows in 2026 as Infrastructure Becomes a Critical Barrier
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…
- E-Commerce
Cross-Border E-Commerce Under Increasing Pressure in 2026 as Returns Surge
Cross-border e-commerce is entering a new phase of complexity as international returns continue to rise, creating operational and financial challenges for online…
- E-Commerce
Digital Economy Gains Momentum Again in the UAE: E-Commerce and Online Marketplaces Are Recovering
The United Arab Emirates continues to reinforce its strong position at both the regional and global levels in the digital economy and cross-border e-commerce. Recent…
- E-Commerce
5.8 Billion Shipments Raise Alarm as EU Industry Pushes for Immediate Action on Imports
A coalition of European industry and retail organisations has called on the European Union to take urgent action to address growing challenges linked to cross-border…
- Startup
Network Growth After Yassir’s Uno Retail Chain Acquisition in 2026
Network expansion is accelerating in North Africa as Algerian super app Yassir acquires the Uno retail chain to strengthen its hybrid retail and e-commerce strategy. The…
- E-Commerce
APAC E-Commerce: 5 Growth Opportunities as Regulators Tighten Product Claim Rules
APAC e-commerce markets are expanding rapidly, but stricter regulations on misleading product claims are reshaping how food and nutraceutical brands sell products online…
- E-Commerce
Air Cargo Shifts: 5 Ways E-Commerce Growth Is Reshaping Global Logistics
Global air cargo networks are undergoing significant changes as geopolitical tensions and the rapid growth of e-commerce reshape the movement of goods across…
- E-Commerce
JD.com Launches Joybuy Across 6 European Countries in Bold Expansion
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has launched its new online retail platform Joybuy across six European countries, marking one of the company’s most significant…
- E-Commerce
WORLDEF PRIME Matchmaking Summit Brings Together Global Leaders of E-Commerce in Antalya
Leading figures of the global e-commerce sector are preparing to come together at the WORLDEF PRIME Matchmaking Summit to be held in Antalya. The WORLDEF PRIME…
- Startup
ASEAN Negotiators Move Closer to Landmark Digital Economy Agreement in Manila Talks
The ASEAN digital economy framework took another step forward as negotiators convened in Manila to advance a landmark regional agreement. Officials and technical experts…
- Startup
EU E-Commerce: 35% of Consumers Face Problems When Shopping Online
E-commerce across the European Union continues to expand, but a growing number of consumers are encountering problems while shopping online. According to new data…
- Digital Marketing
Amazon Tests New Shopping Feature Showing Products From Brand Websites
Amazon is experimenting with a new feature that allows shoppers to discover products from external brand websites directly within the Amazon Shopping app. In a blog post…
- Logistics
Saudi Arabia, UAE and Oman Activate New Cargo Routes to Counter Strait of Hormuz Risks
Amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region, countries in the area have begun activating alternative logistics corridors to prevent potential disruptions in the…
- Fintech
UAE Leads the MENA Startup Ecosystem: $162.8 Million Investment in February
The startup ecosystem in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) received a total of $326.6 million in investment in February 2026. According to the latest report…
- AI
Code Error at Amazon Causes Disruption in E-Commerce Infrastructure
During a meeting held by Amazon engineers, code written for testing purposes accidentally affected the live system and caused disruptions in some e-commerce services. It…
- Fintech
Ubuy Launches Installment Shopping in Cross-Border E-Commerce with Tabby Partnership
Ubuy, the cross-border e-commerce platform operating in the Gulf region, has started offering the “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) model to users in the United Arab Emirates…
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