United Arab Bank announced the appointment of Emirati banker Yousif Al Suwaidi as Head of Retail Banking. Al-Suwaidi will lead the growth plans in the retail banking and wealth management sector, contribute to the digital transformation process and enhance the customer experience. Commenting on the appointment, Ahmad Abu Eideh, CEO, United Arab bank, said: “The […]
aytm (Ask Your Target Market), the consumer insights platform has announced the launch of their state-of-the-art Agile Shelf Test. aytm’s Agile Shelf Test simulates in-store and eCommerce shopping experiences, allowing respondents to interact with products and make purchase decisions. Brands can now get the feedback they need to drive product innovation and marketing excellence without […]
Diesel Labs, the predictive media analytics company producing comprehensive audience insights for the entertainment industry, recently announced that TikTok data will now be integrated into its analytics engine. It will unlock a new layer of intelligence about the films, TV shows, and more content categories with which audiences are engaging. Diesel is also formally launching […]
Twitter launches an online shopping initiative that includes livestreams, and Walmart is already on board as the first retailer to try out the platform. Walmart and Twitter will co-host Cyber Deals Sunday stream event on Twitter, during which viewers can follow along with a live broadcast, shop featured products through Twitter’s Shop Tab and post […]
Ericsson has entered into an agreement to acquire Vonage Holdings Corp for $21 per share. This represents a total acquisition price of approximately $6.2 billion (Enterprise Value). The merger agreement was approved unanimously by the board of Vonage. The transaction builds upon Ericsson’s stated intent to expand globally in wireless enterprise, offering existing customers an […]
The global and local communications leaders will collaborate to launch and grow the telecommunications brand in the Sultanate. Vodafone, the technology communications company, signed a partnership with creative communications powerhouse Memac Ogilvy and Muscat-based specialised marketing communications agency Alamah Marketing to bring world-class marketing excellence to Oman. The agreement will see Memac Ogilvy and Alamah […]
Jina AI, an open-source neural search company, announced $30 million in Series A financing. Canaan Partners led the round with participation from new investors including Mango Capital, as well as existing partners GGV Capital, SAP.iO and Yunqi Partners. All of Jina AI’s investors are betting on the future of search being built on neural networks. The company, […]
AlikeAudience has announced its integration with Unified ID 2.0, the ID solution to deliver relevant advertising while protecting consumer privacy in environments without third-party cookies. Unified ID 2.0 is a new digital identity framework that serves as a connective fabric across the open internet. Initially developed by The Trade Desk, Unified ID 2.0 has received support […]
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s fuel retail arm, ADNOC Distribution, is looking to tap into the growing contactless shopping market in the UAE with the rollout of AI-powered stores. The company has just opened its new ADNOC Oasis outlet, its first fully autonomous shop that enables customers to buy goods, including snacks and essentials, without […]
ListenFirst, the enterprise social analytics solution has announced the launch of Social Intelligence Reporting For Fashion & Luxury. It is an annual reporting package that makes fashion brands smarter by providing an unparalleled picture of competitors and overall market performance on social media. The Social Intelligence package includes forty reports over the course of the […]
