Swvl raised an estimate of $640 million from investment companies and venture capital funds, the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Youssef Salem told Al Mal News. Salem noted that the company is planning to expand in three new countries over the coming six months, adding that the countries are the US, South Africa, and the […]
KSA-based Kaya, an eCommerce and logistics solutions company specialising in beauty and personal care, has closed a seed funding round of $2.6 million from Revival Lab, a startup studio, with participation from Al-Dowayan Investment Company and Al-Sulaimaniya Investment Group. Kaya started in 2018 with a direct-to-consumer business model and has boosted the growth of its […]
PARCLL, a global eCommerce logistics solutions provider and EasyPost, a shipping software solution, announced a partnership that enables domestic and cross-border shippers to access PARCLL’s extensive last-mile delivery services on the EasyPost platform. Effective immediately, PARCLL’s competitively-priced domestic delivery services, including its ‘zone-skipping’ solution and its Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) cross-border last-mile delivery services can […]
Glia, a provider of digital customer service solutions, has enhanced its messaging solution powered by Twilio for banks, credit unions, insurers, lenders, and other financial services companies. “Financial institutions are looking to captivate customers and nurture personalised digital journeys at scale. This is absolutely critical in order for businesses in the modern financial services industry […]
FIFA has launched the @FIFAWorldCup account on TikTok, which will allow fans to connect with the game through the short-form video platform. @FIFAWorldCup on TikTok will provide fans with behind-the-scenes action from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final Draw in Doha and up-to-the-minute content from the match, which will take place in November and […]
DHL Express MENA recently launched a direct flight from Bahrain to Istanbul, following a lease agreement with Texel Air whereby DHL has contracted the cargo operator’s Boeing 737-800BCF aircraft for this route. This move supports DHL’s Middle East network optimisation strategy, increasing air efficiencies and enhancing transit times. The new Bahrain-Istanbul-Bahrain flight will be operated […]
Global communications intelligence company Cision announced that it has completed the acquisition of real-time media monitoring company Streem. Cision’s Chief Revenue Officer Stephen Boyes said, “Streem has established itself as the customer-preferred media intelligence platform in the ANZ market. We are excited that they are now part of the Cision family and that our ANZ […]
Helpshift, an in in-app customer service and user support for mobile-first brands provider, announced the launch of Metashift, its patented user support and customer service solution for the Metaverse. Brands can use Metashift to provide immersive support within AR, VR and mobile experiences, with advanced features unique to the needs of the Metaverse. Brands need […]
Discovery Bank recently launched Vitality Travel, an integrated travel-booking service with discounts and simplified trip management. The comprehensive travel offering is the world’s first shared-value travel platform that channels behavioural savings into savings on flights, holiday accommodation, car hire and holiday packages. “Vitality Travel further expands the value clients get as they continue to monetise […]
Cape Town Tourism has launched the landmark Find Your Freedom immersive travel experience. The interactive interface uses game-style graphics to empower global travellers to choose their Mother City adventure, based on the guide they identify with – the Fearless Foodie, Nature Warrior, or Urban Adventurer. Enver Duminy, CEO of Cape Town Tourism, said: “Find Your […]
