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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 across the Middle East and Africa. The move is supported by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and aligns with the UAE’s national objectives for digital transformation and artificial intelligence.
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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 practice distorted competition.
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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.

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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 across the Middle East and Africa. The move is supported by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and aligns with the UAE’s national objectives for digital transformation
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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 practice distorted competition.
Amazon
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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.
WORLDEF DUBAI 2026
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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 by Elon Musk, and the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority.
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Azerbaijan Will Introduce a VAT Registration Obligation for Non-Resident E-Commerce Sellers

Azerbaijan brought onto its agenda plans to implement a new VAT registration mechanism targeting non-resident individuals who sell to buyers in the country through e-commerce.
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The Biggest Layoff Wave in Recent Years at Amazon: 16,000 People Will Be Affected!

Amazon announced its plan to eliminate approximately 16,000 positions globally. The plan came to light after an internal email was mistakenly sent.
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Shein Halted Its Sales in Türkiye!

The China-based e-commerce platform Shein announced that it has temporarily halted its sales in Türkiye. This decision is linked to local legislative changes!
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Temu Shut Down Cross-Border Sales to Türkiye

Chinese e-commerce giant Temu shut down the overseas shipping option in Türkiye. Sales are continuing only from the Türkiye warehouse.
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Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy Supported 1,690 Digital Startups in 2025

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy announced that it supported the establishment and growth of 1,690 digital startups in 2025, corresponding to an increase of 39.7 percent compared to the previous year.
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Raid on Temu’s Türkiye Office; Digital Data Seized!

A raid was conducted by the Competition Authority at the Türkiye office of Chinese online retail company Temu. During the search, computers and other technological devices were seized.
Temu
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MENA Startup Investments Broke a Record with $7.5 Billion in 2025

Across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), startup investments reached an all-time high in 2025, recording the strongest year to date for the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Startup Invest
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Dubai to Host the Second Edition of WORLDEF in February!

WORLDEF DUBAI 2026 will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), from February 12–14.
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Canva to Establish Regional Headquarters in Dubai, Strengthening Support for SMEs

6 February 2026

Canva, the global visual communication and design platform, will establish its regional headquarters in Dubai, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion across the Middle East and Africa. The move is supported by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and aligns with the UAE’s national objectives for digital transformation and artificial intelligence.

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