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 […]
A new report from TDWI, titled Closing the Governance Gap: Enabling Governed Self-Service Analytics, found data governance and data protection are key to eliminating the conflicting forces that organisations face when trying to achieve agile data sharing without compromising compliance and privacy. Sponsored by cloud data governance and security leader Privacera, the report explains how […]
mParticle, the Customer Data Platform, announced an integration with Shopify, the leading omnichannel commerce platform, that further enables mParticle and Shopify customers alike to deliver relevant, timely and end-to-end customer experiences. Shopify is a new integration offered by the company, adding to more than 300 analytics, marketing, customer service, engineering and data warehouse tool integrations […]
Arrow Labs, the technology company uniting deskless, frontline workers announced the investment of Draper Associates, the Venture Capital fund founded by renowned American investor Tim Draper, in its US$5 million Series A fundraise. Draper Associates’ investment is one of the company’s first in a MENA region company, reflecting the company’s excitement at the technology of […]
Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has launched ‘Dubai’s Summer Guide’, a unique digital guide that lists over 100 outlets offering a range of activities and programmes for children and their families during the Eid and summer holidays in Dubai. Launched as part of efforts to raise Dubai’s profile […]
Nayax announced the acquisition of Weezmo, a technology start-up focused on connecting the online customer journey with in-store purchases, generating improved customer experience and increased sales for merchants. With the help of Weezmo technology, companies can link their online marketing efforts to physical purchases at points of sale. This tracks the complete purchasing process, while […]
