Moonshot AI $10M
Moonshot AI, a US-based startup focused on automating e-commerce website optimization, has raised $10 million in a seed funding round led by Mighty Capital, with…
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Yaga €4M Raise
Estonian second-hand fashion marketplace Yaga has raised €4 million in new funding to accelerate its expansion across emerging markets, including Africa and the Middle…
Qatar DHL Hub
DHL Global Forwarding, the freight division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has officially opened a new regional logistics facility in Qatar’s Ras Bufontas Free Zone.
UAE Launches SAVA
Majid Al Futtaim Group has launched SAVA, the United Arab Emirates’ first homegrown modern discount retail brand, marking a new chapter in the country’s evolving…
IMF Flags Middle East Risks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its 2025 economic forecast for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region upward to 3.3 percent from 2.6 percent…
Erdogan’s Gulf Tour: Ankara’s Renewed Focus on the Gulf’s Strategic Axis
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will embark on a three-day diplomatic tour of Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman between October 21 and 23, signalling Ankara’s renewed…
Meesho to Raise $484 Million in Indian IPO
Indian e-commerce platform Meesho has announced plans to raise $484 million (₹4,250 crore) through a fresh issue of shares in its long-awaited initial public offering…
Emirates Cargo Crash in Hong Kong
Two airport staff were killed and four crew members injured when a cargo aircraft operated for Emirates skidded off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport and…
Amazon Keeps 250,000 Holiday Jobs Amid Retail Slowdown
Amazon has announced it will stick to its plan to hire 250,000 seasonal and permanent workers in the United States for the 2025 holiday season, defying the broader…
Amazon–Monoprix Expand Partnership Across France
French retail chain Monoprix and global e-commerce giant Amazon have announced a major expansion of their retail partnership, extending their grocery delivery…
Uganda to Host 2026 Digital Government Africa Summit
Uganda has officially been selected to host the 2026 Digital Government Africa (DGA) Summit, positioning the country at the heart of the continent’s growing digital…
E-Com Top Voices 2026: Global Stage for E-Commerce Innovators
A new gateway is opening for professionals shaping the future of digital commerce, artificial intelligence, and retail: WORLDEF’s “E-Com Top Voices” program.
JD.com Teams Up with CATL and GAC for New EV Launch
JD.com, often called “China’s Amazon,” is stepping firmly into the electric vehicle (EV) space through a high-profile partnership with battery giant CATL and automaker…
Zalando Launches in Portugal, Expands Beauty in Spain
European fashion platform Zalando has officially launched in Portugal, marking a major step in its Southern European growth strategy.
Quivo and GWC Partner for Gulf E-Commerce Expansion
In a move signaling the intensifying integration of technology and logistics in the Gulf region, European scale-up Quivo has joined forces with MENA logistics leader GWC…
Most Sellers Active on Six Marketplaces
A growing number of online sellers are distributing their products across multiple marketplaces, with new research showing that the average seller is now active on six…
Shein Opens Stores in France Amid Backlash
Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein has announced plans to expand its footprint in Europe by opening several physical stores in France a move that has sparked a heated…
Klay Group Appoints Gupta as Family Office Director
Dubai-based Klay Group has announced the appointment of Srajan Gupta as the new Director of its Multi-Family Office division, a strategic move that underscores the…
Tony James Launches Biotech Fund
Tony James, the former President of Blackstone and a longtime figure in private equity, has announced plans to launch a new healthcare and biotech investment fund under…
Asia Gains Ground in Global University Rankings
The latest edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 shows a major shift in the global balance of academic and innovation power.
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