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Dubai Founders HQ to Empower Startups and SMEs in the Region
The Dubai Founders HQ initiative aims to create a thriving ecosystem for entrepreneurs and startups by 2033.
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- E-Commerce
Dark Stores Revolutionize e-Commerce Fulfillment in MENA Region
With rapid urbanization and growing consumer expectations, dark stores are becoming a core part of the e-commerce infrastructure in MENA
- E-Commerce
Germany’s E-Commerce Continues to Grow Powered by the Top 10 Retailers
Amazon, Otto, and Zalando dominate Germany’s e-commerce sector, driving significant growth as the top 1,000 online retailers see an overall increase in revenue.
- AI
Jeff Bezos Predicts Huge Societal Gains from AI Amid Growing Investment Bubble
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos labels AI investments as an “industrial bubble,” while predicting significant benefits for society from this technology.
- E-Commerce
V Perfumes Named Top Online Perfume Retailer of the Year at Big Box Global Retail & E-Commerce Summit
Dubai-based V Perfumes took home the prestigious #1 Online Perfume Retailer of the Year award at the Big Box Global Retail & E-Commerce Summit.
- E-Commerce
Highsnobiety Ends E-Commerce Operations to Refocus on Culture and Publishing
Berlin-based media and lifestyle brand Highsnobiety is closing its online store to sharpen its focus on cultural storytelling and creative brand collaborations.
- Fintech
DP World, PayPal Sign MoU for Digital Payment Platform
DP World’s Digital Payments programme, supported by PayPal, explores stablecoin-based solutions to transform the future of cross-border commerce.
- E-Commerce
TikTok Shop Classified as “High-Impact Platform” Under Thailand’s New E-Commerce Regulations
Thailand’s Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) has officially designated TikTok Shop as a high-impact platform, subjecting it to stricter compliance and…
- E-Commerce
Trendyol Redefines E-Commerce in the Gulf with Localisation, AI, and SME Empowerment
Trendyol is reshaping the Gulf’s e-commerce landscape with AI-driven personalisation, local partnerships, and major investments in data infrastructure.
- Logistics
DIEZ and German–Emirati Council Forge Strategic Pact to Accelerate German Investment in Dubai
The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has entered into a strategic partnership with the German–Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce (AHK) to…
- Logistics
DoorDash Finalizes Acquisition of Deliveroo UAE, Expanding Global Reach
DoorDash has officially completed its £2.9 billion takeover of Deliveroo, expanding its food-delivery footprint to more than 40 countries and strengthening its presence…
- E-Commerce
US Export Rule Hits AI Firms
The U.S. Commerce Department has introduced a new export control regulation, commonly referred to as the “50% rule,” which is expected to significantly affect AI and…
- AI
EU Pushes for AI Cars
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for Europe to accelerate its development of autonomous vehicle technology, emphasizing the need for an “AI…
- Startup
Amazon Builds AI Model Factory on Its Own Business
Amazon is pioneering a new approach to artificial intelligence development by turning its vast internal systems into “reinforcement learning gyms.
- Startup
QOMEX Summit 2025 Partners with Dubai CommerCity
The QOMEX Summit 2025, one of the region’s most anticipated gatherings for the E-commerce and retail industries, has announced a landmark partnership with Dubai…
- Startup
Dubai Exhibition Centre Expansion Accelerates
The Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) expansion is progressing rapidly, marking a major milestone in Dubai’s ambition to become a leading global events hub.
- AI
eBay and OpenAI Launch AI Support for SMEs
eBay has partnered with OpenAI to launch a new initiative aimed at supporting small businesses in the United Kingdom.
- Startup
Maktoum Meets PayPal CEO
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, held a high-level meeting…
- E-Commerce
Viral Ostrich Farmer Rises in E-Commerce
In rural China, a farmer named Zhan Yun, affectionately known as “Tuo Feifei,” has become an unlikely digital star.
- E-Commerce
Yango Group Invests $100M in Azerbaijan
Dubai-based Yango Group has announced a $100 million investment in the Azerbaijani market, signaling its commitment to deepen its presence and expand its super-app…
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