Genius AI, the first release of the Taplytics AI family, allows modern product teams to instantly generate personalised copy for any desired persona. Genius AI lets product and marketing teams select any text-based element on a webpage and instantly receive AI-powered copy suggestions to optimise site conversion. Without writing a single line of code or […]
CleverTap announced superior growth numbers across the Middle East over the past year, fueling its expansion into Turkey. Since launching in the Middle East in 2020, CleverTap has doubled its growth in META by adding 100 new brands to its company portfolio. “Our rapid growth in the Middle East is welcomed with great enthusiasm and […]
Sebastian Frederiks has been appointed head of Wholesale Banking for ING in the Middle East, effective from 15 July 2021. He will report to Malgorzata Kolakowska, UK and Middle East CEO. Sebastian will lead the Dubai-based team, serving corporate clients, wealth funds and financial institutions. Supported by specialist global product teams, he will work alongside […]
Zoom Video Communications Inc announced a $14.7 billion all-stock deal to buy cloud-based call centre operator Five9 Inc in its largest-ever acquisition, as competition intensifies in its core video conferencing sector. The teleconferencing services provider has become an investor favourite in the year since the coronavirus pandemic, as businesses and schools adopted its services to […]
Amazon acquired a team of more than a dozen satellite experts from Facebook to work on Project Kuiper. The wireless internet experts were hired by Amazon as it aims to launch thousands of satellites and roll out broadband services in the US and abroad. The employees moved from Facebook to Amazon in order to work […]
US-based global digital media investor North Base Media (NBM) announced an investment in Abu Dhabi-based Majarra, an Arabic online content provider. Other investors included strategic GCC individuals, according to a statement. “We’re delighted to have a high quality and specialised investor like North Base Media as a believer in our vision for a new business […]
Bevy, a California-based enterprise software startup for virtual conferences and community events has acquired Egyptian event management software startup Eventtus, it announced. The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Mai Medhat and Nihal Fares who had founded Eventtus in 2012 are joining Bevy’s leadership team as Vice President of Innovation and Director of […]
Cairo-based eCommerce platform Taager secured $6.4 million in new funding to expand its operations across the Middle East as it looks to capitalise on growth of online shopping in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The early-stage funding round was led by 4DX Ventures, a pan-Africa-focused venture capital company, the Taager said in a statement […]
Aleph Holding announced its acquisition of 86 per cent of Connect Ads in a cash and shares’ swap transaction. The acquisition sees Aleph Holding entering the MENA market as it continues its drive to expand globally and increase its presence in new territories, now reaching 90 markets and territories. Aleph provides leading digital platforms such […]
The Saudi Research & Media Group (SRMG) announced the acquisition of a 51 per cent controlling stake in Arabic podcast platform Thmanyah, one of the leading podcast platforms and documentary producers in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region. SRMG’s acquisition of Thmanyah is part of the Group’s new digital-first, multi-platform approach and commitment […]
