Fintech
Telr Enables Jaywan to Expand Payment Platform Capabilities for UAE Business
UAE-based payment gateway Telr has expanded its platform capabilities by enabling the country’s domestic card scheme, Jaywan, across its merchant network. The move…
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- Logistics
Quiqup Expands Into Platform-Led Commerce With “Shop Local” Initiative
UAE-based logistics company Quiqup has taken a strategic step beyond its traditional delivery operations with the launch of a new platform designed to support local…
- E-Commerce
40 Billion Boost EU Small Businesses Hit Record Amazon Sales Milestone
Small and medium-sized enterprises across Europe have reached a new level of scale, generating more than €40 billion in sales through Amazon. The figure marks a record…
- Marketplaces
Data of 500,000 Volunteers from UK-Based UK Biobank Was Put Up for Sale on Alibaba
Data belonging to volunteers of the UK-based UK Biobank was put up for sale on the Chinese e-commerce platform Alibaba. The British government is investigating how the…
- E-Commerce
Kenya to Establish State-Backed E-Commerce Platform for Small Businesses
Kenya has launched a feasibility study for a potential state-backed online marketplace for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The project will enable…
- E-Commerce
Top 3 Nordic Retailers Lead Europe’s Cross-Border Seller Ranking
Europe’s cross-border ecommerce market is being led by major Nordic multichannel retailers, with Ikea, Jysk and H&M ranking as the best-performing cross-border sellers…
- AI
5 Powerful Upgrades in GPT-5.5 Push ChatGPT Toward a Superapp Future
OpenAI has officially introduced GPT-5.5, positioning it as a major step toward transforming ChatGPT into a unified “superapp” for work, productivity, and AI-driven…
- AI
AI-Ready Data Centres 6 Strategic Advantages Powering Dubai Growth
Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has announced a joint venture with VOLT UAE to develop an advanced AI-ready data centre in Dubai Silicon Oasis. The…
- Marketplaces
The National E-Commerce Marketplace Postcom Launched in Uganda
The national e-commerce marketplace Postcom has been launched in Uganda. Developed by Posta Uganda, the platform aims to strengthen the digital economy. Postcom was…
- E-Commerce
L’Oréal Reported More Than $14 Billion in Sales in the First Quarter; E-Commerce Reached Double-Digit Figures
L’Oréal announced that its adjusted like-for-like sales increased by 6.7 percent throughout the first quarter of 2026. It also stated that this growth outpaced the wider…
- E-Commerce
5 Major Moves Instacart’s Instaleap Deal Boosts LATAM Expansion
Instacart has acquired Instaleap as part of its strategy to expand its enterprise retail technology beyond North America and strengthen its presence in Latin America.…
- Fintech
Mandatory E-Invoicing Is Coming to the UAE; How Will the Implementation Work?
The UAE is preparing to roll out mandatory e-invoicing in phases. Voluntary adoption will begin in July 2026. Later, e-invoicing will become mandatory as of January 2027…
- Logistics
Saudi Arabia’s Delivery Sector Recorded 118 Million Orders in the First Quarter
Saudi Arabia’s delivery sector reached more than 118 million orders in the first quarter of 2026. This figure represents a 49 percent annual increase. According to the…
- E-Commerce
Latin America E-Commerce Boom: 3 Key Growth Signals as Mercado Libre Expands Globally
The Latin American e-commerce market is entering a new phase of rapid expansion, driven by increasing digital adoption, cross-border trade, and platform investments led…
- E-Commerce
EU Regulators Challenge JD.com’s $2.5B Economy Acquisition
The European Union has launched a formal review into whether JD.com’s planned $2.5 billion acquisition of German retailer Ceconomy involves unfair state subsidies from…
- E-Commerce
Cost Pressure Europe’s 2026 E-Commerce Rules Drive Higher Shipment Costs
Europe is preparing for a major shift in cross-border online trade as new customs rules begin to reshape the cost of low-value e-commerce shipments. The European Union…
- AI
Google Cloud Next 2026 Highlights 4 Positive Signals for the Agentic AI Era
Google used Cloud Next 2026 to make one message clear: the company wants to be seen not only as an AI model developer, but as a full-stack infrastructure partner for…
- Marketplaces
Amazon Detected More Than 15 Million Counterfeit Products in 2025
Amazon has published its first “Trustworthy Shopping Experience Report.” The report shares details on how the company protects customers, brands, and selling partners…
- AI
Emoji Use Is Becoming More Common in E-Commerce Searches
E-commerce shoppers use emojis to express their moods, intentions, and the subcultures they belong to in order to discover their favorite products. Fast Simon, an…
- Fintech
UAE Introduces 4-Corner eInvoicing Model in Major Digital Tax Breakthrough
The United Arab Emirates has introduced a 4-corner eInvoicing model, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transition toward a fully digital and automated…
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