Reuters Events Supply Chain research, in partnership with Blue Yonder, reveals the priority strategies and investments for supply chain execution and risk management. The State of Supply Chain Execution Report 2021 analysed responses of supply chain professionals and found that the COVID-19 pandemic, customer centricity, rising eCommerce complexity and costs, need for Direct-to-Consumer (D2C), and the risk […]
Sihaty, a Kuwait-based digital health company recently announced that it has closed over $1.3 million in a pre-Series A round. The deal includes participation from Rasameel Investments, Doha Tech Angels, and several prominent regional angels, as well as follow-on participation from The Taken Seat Fund. Founded in 2019 by The Taken Seat, a regional venture […]
Crazy Maple Studio, the publisher of immersive and interactive mobile serial fiction stories, announces the launch of Chapters Writing Room, an online writing and gamification platform any storyteller can use. Crazy Maple Studio develops a platform for writers to become narrative game creators by incorporating video, audio, graphics, and game choice into their stories. Prior […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled his next big project: a humanoid robot called the Tesla Bot that runs on the same AI used by Tesla’s fleet of autonomous vehicles, called Autopilot, the most-talked-about AI-based system. Though a functioning version of the robot didn’t appear during Musk’s reveal, a slightly bizarre dance by a performer dressed […]
Webgility, an eCommerce automation platform recently announced Webgility Intelligence, a new application that provides visibility into the products, channels, and orders that generate the most profits. The application automatically captures data from eCommerce channels and apps, and turns them into unique insights. Business leaders can connect all their eCommerce channels and systems to find a holistic view […]
Genesis recently lifted the veil on its vehicle design process at an ultramodern experiential installation called The Performance of Design during Monterey Car Week. The unveiled designs included three concept vehicles developed in collaboration with the creators of the world-renowned Gran Turismo video game series. Genesis showcased its motorsport intent with the reveal of the […]
Dubai-based transport startup Swvl has agreed to buy Shotl, an Uber-like service for bus and van operators that caters to municipalities, corporations and educational institutions, according to a source. Founded in Egypt in 2017, Swvl also operates a digital platform that allows passengers to reserve and pay for rides with bus operators along fixed routes. […]
SaturnFive Consulting, a boutique British marketing consultancy, has entered the Middle East with a new office in Dubai. “Post pandemic businesses are in urgent need of highly responsive, flexible support. We have seen a growing need for our services in the UAE and our new hub will enable us to meet that demand,” said Neil […]
Adverity, a marketing analytics platform, recently announced that it has closed a $120 million series D financing round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, with existing investor Sapphire Ventures also participating in the round. Adverity’s mission is to transform marketing performance through intelligent data-driven insights. The Vienna-born business has seen a 120 per cent client […]
Seismic, a sales enablement company, recently announced that it has acquired Lessonly, the training, coaching, and enablement solution, to deliver a comprehensive sales enablement platform. In conjunction with this acquisition, Seismic also announced the close of its series G funding round of $170 million, led by Permira with participation from JMI Equity, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Jackson […]
