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Three digital economy priorities for Middle Eastern states
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- 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
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…
- 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…
- 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…
- Marketplaces
Vinted’s 47% GMV Surge Signals Positive Boom in Europe’s Resale Economy
Europe’s second-hand fashion market is gaining serious momentum, and Vinted is at the center of this transformation. The Lithuania-based platform reported a 47%…
- E-Commerce
TikTok Shop’s 6-Market Expansion Signals Positive Shift in Europe’s Social Commerce Race
TikTok is accelerating its push into Europe’s e-commerce landscape, with plans to launch TikTok Shop in Poland and the Benelux region, marking another major step in the…
- E-Commerce
TikTok & ICC Launch Free Training Across 10 Markets in Positive Move
TikTok and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening the digital capabilities of small businesses, marking a…
- E-Commerce
Tehran E-Commerce Faces 100% Disruption Risk as Internet Restoration Urged
Tehran’s digital economy calls for urgent action Iran’s digital business community is calling for the immediate restoration of internet services as ongoing disruptions…
- E-Commerce
Uzbekistan Targets 11% E-Commerce Share in 2026 as Digital Growth Accelerates
Uzbekistan sets new e-commerce growth target Uzbekistan is aiming to increase the share of e-commerce in its retail trade to 9–11%, as part of a broader strategy to…
- E-Commerce
Dubai Free Zones Launch 4 Measures to Boost Business Stability
Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has introduced a package of measures aimed at supporting businesses operating across its free zones, as part of broader…
- E-Commerce
Vietnam’s $31B E-Commerce Market Holds 85% Untapped Cross-Border Opportunity
Vietnam’s e-commerce market has reached a defining moment. Valued at $31 billion, it is one of the fastest-growing digital economies in Southeast Asia driven by high…
- E-Commerce
UAE E-Commerce Growth 98% Digital Transactions Enable Faster Trade
The UAE continues to strengthen its position as a global e-commerce hub, demonstrating resilience and efficiency even amid regional uncertainties. While global trade…
- E-Commerce
1 Surprising Book Behind Amazon’s Massive E-Commerce Success
From a Garage Startup to Global E-Commerce Leader Long before Amazon became the world’s leading “everything store,” its journey began with a single, almost symbolic…
- E-Commerce
WTO E-Commerce Talks Stall as 66 Members Push Interim Global Digital Trade Framework
Global e-commerce is entering a critical phase as WTO negotiations continue to stall, exposing deep divisions over the future of digital trade. While discussions remain…
- E-Commerce
Azerbaijan E-Commerce Dominates as Traditional Payments Fall Behind in 8.2 Billion Market
Azerbaijan is experiencing a rapid shift toward digital payments, with e-commerce emerging as the dominant force in the country’s cashless economy. According to the…
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