News
Breaking news and timely stories on tech, media, and marketing that matter to brands, agencies, and startups in the MENA region.
-
PayMob launches ‘Accept’ to boost online payment
Egypt’s Fintech startup PayMob, and one of A15’s portfolio companies, launched a new product today called Accept – a payment…
Read More » -
Egyptian developers win 4 of 6 prizes at Facebook Bots for Messenger Challenge
Egyptian developers swept the list at Facebook Bots for Messenger Challenge for the Middle East and North Africa, winning four of…
Read More » -
NGOs Ad Value Exceeds EGP 250 Million in Ramadan 2017
The number of commercial spots presented by non-profit organizations during Ramadan is valued at EGP 250 million in Egypt, according to…
Read More » -
Elmenus raises USD 1.5M investment from Algebra Ventures
Egyptian Food discovery platform Elmenus has secured a USD 1.5 million Series A investment from Algebra Ventures. Elmenus will use the…
Read More » -
Cannes Lions 2017 Predictions: Less roaring, more bite
“Doing good” is for most brands (and agencies) like pissing in a wet suit. It feels nice and warm, but…
Read More » -
The Entrepreneurship Opportunity in Egypt (5): The Advertising Value Chain
Hell is just a sauna Here is how I described it in my 1st article in the series: “The value chain…
Read More » -
Egyptians Lose Access to Global Online Publishing Platform ‘Medium’
Readers and bloggers of the global online publishing platform, Medium, reported losing access to the website in Egypt over the…
Read More » -
-
Stetla3 Launches its Online Platform with a Social Awareness Campaign
Cairo, 24 May 2017 – Stetla3, an online platform that allows users to share their personal opinions and stories around different…
Read More » -
Egypt Dominates Facebook Bots for Messenger Challenge Finalists
With 15 bots, Egyptian developers have dominated the Facebook Messenger Bots Challenge top 60 finalists list for the Middle East and Africa, in Games & Entertainment,…
Read More » -
Egyptian Bot ‘HireHunt’ among the 60 finalists in Facebook’s Messenger Challenge Bot Competition
The HireHunt Bot has been selected as one of the the 60 finalists in Facebook’s Messenger Challenge Bot Competition, “after…
Read More » -
Wuzzuf Hosts Egypt’s Business Thought-leaders Live on Social Media
Wuzzuf, Egypt’s first job site, announced yesterday the launch of its first activation on social media: Kanabet Wuzzuf “Wuzzuf Lounge” – a bi-weekly…
Read More » -
Pizza Hut under fire for mocking Palestinian hunger strike
Pizza Hut faces a social media backlash and a boycott campaign after its Israeli branch posted an advert mocking the…
Read More » -
Attijariwafa bank group acquires 100% of Barclays Egypt
In accordance with the agreement between Attijariwafa bank and Barclays Bank signed on October 4, 2016, the acquisition by Attijariwafa…
Read More » -
Anghami grows its Audio Ad business in the region three-fold in one year
Dubai – Anghami, the leading music streaming company in the MENA region, revealed today that it has recorded an amazing…
Read More »
