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UAE Leads the MENA Startup Ecosystem: $162.8 Million Investment in February
The startup ecosystem in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) received a total of $326.6 million in investment in February 2026. According to the latest report…
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- AI
Code Error at Amazon Causes Disruption in E-Commerce Infrastructure
During a meeting held by Amazon engineers, code written for testing purposes accidentally affected the live system and caused disruptions in some e-commerce services. It…
- Fintech
Ubuy Launches Installment Shopping in Cross-Border E-Commerce with Tabby Partnership
Ubuy, the cross-border e-commerce platform operating in the Gulf region, has started offering the “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) model to users in the United Arab Emirates…
- AI
OpenAI Defers Its Plan for Direct Shopping via ChatGPT
OpenAI is making a significant strategic shift at a time when AI-powered shopping experiences are increasingly being discussed. The company has temporarily suspended the…
- Digital Marketing
Sea Limited Posts Record $1.6B Net Income as Shopee Drives Growth
Sea Limited net income reached $1.6 billion for the full year, marking a significant milestone in the Singapore-based technology group’s transition toward sustainable…
- AI
Stripe AI Commerce Strategy Targets Southeast Asia’s $100B Digital Economy
Stripe AI commerce initiatives are expanding across Southeast Asia as the global payments platform explores artificial intelligence-driven commerce and stablecoin…
- Startup
Coupang Hits Record $36.8B Revenue in 2025, but Q4 Profit Plunges 97% After Data Breach
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang reported record annual revenue for 2025, though its fourth-quarter profitability declined sharply following a personal data breach…
- Startup
Amazon, Temu and Shein Warn of Delivery Delays in the Middle East as Conflict Disrupts Global Shipping Routes
Major global e-commerce platforms including Amazon, Temu and Shein are warning customers in the Middle East about longer delivery timelines as escalating geopolitical…
- E-Commerce
WORLDEF DUBAI 2026 opened its doors: 18 thousand participants from 80 countries met in Dubai for e-commerce!
WORLDEF DUBAI 2026, led by the international e-commerce platform WORLDEF, started with a magnificent ceremony. Recognized as the largest e-commerce event in the MENA…
- Fintech
PayPal and NEO PAY Forge Strategic Partnership to Support E-Commerce in the UAE
PayPal has formed a strategic partnership with UAE-based digital payment provider NEO PAY.
- AI
AI-Powered E-Commerce: Meta’s Move into Agentic Commerce
Meta is preparing to revolutionize online shopping through AI-powered shopping agents, a concept it refers to as “agentic commerce.”
- Startup
Canva to Establish Regional Headquarters in Dubai, Strengthening Support for SMEs
Canva, the global visual communication and design platform, will establish its regional headquarters in Dubai, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion…
- AI
Sahibinden.com Integrates AI Technologies Under “sahiAI”; Natural Language Search Feature Introduced!
Sahibinden.com has brought together all of its artificial intelligence technologies under the umbrella of “sahiAI.” The platform has now introduced a natural language…
- Marketplaces
German Competition Authority Banned Amazon’s Price Controls Over Sellers
Germany’s competition authority ruled that Amazon would no longer be allowed to influence the prices of third-party sellers on its local marketplace and stated that this…
- Marketplaces
Amazon Reports Record Q4 Sales; Forecasts $200 Billion Capital Expenditure for 2026
Amazon has released its fourth-quarter (Q4) earnings report for 2025. The e-commerce giant set a record with $213.4 billion in revenue, surpassing Wall Street…
- E-Commerce
Regional and Global E-Commerce Players Come Together at WORLDEF DUBAI 2026
The countdown has begun for WORLDEF DUBAI 2026, the largest e-commerce fair in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
- Marketplaces
Takealot Expanded Its Instant Delivery Service to Durban
South Africa’s largest online retailer, Takealot, expanded its instant delivery service, TakealotNOW, to selected areas of Durban.
- Startup
Signatures Have Been Signed for Dubai Loop; Non-Stop Underground Travel Is Beginning!
Dubai advanced its plans for a new underground passenger transport system called Dubai Loop following the official agreement signed between The Boring Company, founded…
- Marketplaces
Walmart Becomes the First Traditional Retailer to Reach a $1 Trillion Market Value
Walmart became the first traditional physical retailer to reach the $1 trillion market value, surpassing this milestone. The company joined an elite group primarily…
- E-Commerce
UNCTAD Emphasized Saudi Arabia’s Early Leadership in E-Commerce Measurement
Officials from the UNCTAD stated that Saudi Arabia is among the first countries in the world to develop a scientific and reliable methodology to measure the size and…
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