E-Commerce
BRICS Trade Ministers Discuss Digital Trade and Global Value Chains
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) participated in the 2026 BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting held in Jaipur, India. Under India’s chairmanship, the meeting addressed the…
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- E-Commerce
Türkiye Granted E-Commerce Exemption from the EU’s €3 Customs Duty
Türkiye has maintained a significant trade advantage under the European Union’s (EU) new customs regulation for low-value e-commerce shipments. As of July 1, 2026, the…
- E-Commerce
AI-Powered Fraud in E-Commerce Increased by 33 Percent
Fraud pressure in the e-commerce sector has increased as artificial intelligence tools have become increasingly accessible. According to data from Signifyd’s 2026 State…
- E-Commerce
Cybez Takes Its E-Commerce Model from India to the UAE Market
India-based e-commerce marketing and consulting company Cybez has officially launched its operations in the United Arab Emirates. With its new office opened in Sharjah,…
- E-Commerce
Etsy Cuts 12% of Workforce Days After $1.4 Billion Depop Sale
Etsy is restructuring its business and cutting around 200 jobs just days after receiving $1.4 billion from the sale of its Depop marketplace to eBay, creating a striking…
- E-Commerce
Hepsiburada Reports 13.4% Order Growth in Q2 2026 as GMV Reaches TRY 56.7 Billion
Hepsiburada continued to expand customer activity and order volumes in the second quarter of 2026, highlighting the Turkish e-commerce platform’s growing transaction…
- E-Commerce
ONDC Crosses 500 Million Transactions as India Expands Open Digital Commerce Network
India’s government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has surpassed 500 million cumulative transactions, marking a major milestone as the network expands…
- Interviews
E-Commerce’s New DNA: The Human-Centric Artificial Intelligence Revolution with Supsis AI
By Enes Dur | CEO & Founder, Supsis AI In 2026, as digitalization continues without slowing down, the e-commerce sector has now moved beyond being merely a showcase…
- Marketplaces
Tourists in the UAE Can Receive VAT Refunds on Noon Purchases
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expanded its digital VAT refund system for tourists to e-commerce. Visitors in the country can now request VAT refunds for eligible…
- E-Commerce
E-Commerce Spending in Saudi Arabia Increased by 42 Percent
Saudi Arabia recorded an increase in retail spending in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong consumer demand, stable inflation, and growth in the non-oil economy.…
- Marketplaces
Marketplaces in Indonesia to Collect Taxes on Behalf of E-Commerce Sellers
Indonesia will put a new practice aimed at increasing tax compliance in the digital commerce ecosystem into effect as of November 1, 2026. Under the new regulation,…
- AI
Turkish AI Researcher Koray Kavukcuoglu Takes on Expanded Leadership Role at Google
Google has elevated Turkish AI researcher Koray Kavukcuoglu to a broader leadership position, placing him at the center of the company’s efforts to accelerate artificial…
- Logistics
Dubai Customs Introduces AED 1,000 Duty Exemption for Cross-Border E-Commerce
Dubai Customs has changed its customs procedures for cross-border e-commerce transactions. Under the regulation that entered into force on August 3, 2026, products and…
- Logistics
Mondi Introduces Laser-Marked Packaging Concept for E-Commerce
Global packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi has developed a new concept for e-commerce and bag-in-box applications that combines a corrugated outer box with…
- Logistics
DP World to Establish a 222-Hectare Special Economic Zone in Kenya
DP World has signed an agreement with Kenya-based investment and development group GulfCap Africa to develop the Mombasa Industrial Park. The project, which will be…
- Interviews
Sürat Lojistik Builds the Future with Smart Routing and Automated Warehousing Systems
Sürat Lojistik is restructuring all its logistics processes, from warehouse management to distribution networks, with smart routing and automated warehousing systems.…
- Marketplaces
TikTok Shop Reaches 300,000 Small Businesses in the United Kingdom
The number of small businesses selling through TikTok Shop in the United Kingdom has exceeded 300,000. While the platform did not disclose the total number of sellers in…
- Marketplaces
CarrefourSA Completes Majority Ownership Transfer to Yeni Mağazacılık
Ownership Transfer Officially Completed ISTANBUL – CarrefourSA has officially completed the transfer of its majority ownership to Yeni Mağazacılık A.Ş., the retail…
- Marketplaces
Wayfair’s Second-Quarter Net Revenue Reached $3.5 Billion; Shares Gained 20%
U.S.-based online home goods retailer Wayfair announced its second-quarter 2026 results. The company, which reported financial results above expectations, saw its shares…
- Marketplaces
Argos Launches Curated Marketplace; International Seller Applications Begin
Argos, one of the United Kingdom’s largest multichannel retailers, has launched its curated online marketplace to expand its product range and meet more of customers’…
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