News
Breaking news and timely stories on tech, media, and marketing that matter to brands, agencies, and startups in the MENA region.
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Careem acquires Dubai-based fintech startup ‘Denarii’
Careem has acquired the Dubai-based money transfer platform Denarii for an undisclosed amount, and some key members of the Denarii…
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Tesla lays off 200 autopilot workers as California site shuts down
As the layoff wave continues to hit US jobs, Tesla laid off 200 workers on its Autopilot team as the…
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Google shuts down ‘Hangouts’
Google Hangouts is officially shutting down in November 2022. Google is prompting users who still use the Hangouts mobile app…
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Careem Launches ‘group order’ in Jordan
The Uber-owned ride-hailing app in the Middle East, Careem has launched a new feature for food ordering in Jordan that…
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Etisalat Egypt rebrands to ‘etisalat by e&’
Etisalat Egypt has unveiled its new branding as ‘Etisalat by e&,’ following the steps of the e& Group’s recent rebranding…
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Facebook pulls the plug on Watch App for Apple TV
Facebook has discontinued its Watch app for Apple TV. Users who try to access the app will receive this message…
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Amazon to introduce a new Alexa feature to mimic anyone’s voice
Amazon has recently unveiled that it’s working on a new mimicry feature of its voice assistant Alexa that will be…
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Netflix lays off 300 more employees after failing in marketing
Netflix laid off 300 more employees on Thursday after losing subscribers in the second round of job cuts. The cuts…
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Coinbase lays off 18% of its staff amid ‘Crypto Winter’
The cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase is laying off 18 percent of its workforce due to the recent collapse in its…
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All you need to know about Apple iOS 16 for iPhone, iPad
Apple has unveiled a significant update to the Lock Screen and new sharing on IOS 16, communication, and intelligence features.…
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Saudi’s PIF buys $1bn stake in Sweden’s Embracer gaming group
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is taking a stake in Swedish video game maker Embracer one month after investing…
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Disney+ Subscription Price Per Country in the Middle East
Disney+ officially launched its streaming service in the Middle East and North Africa region on Wednesday, June 8. The streaming…
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Disney+ costs EGP 49.99 per month in Egypt
Disney+ fans in Egypt and other MENA countries can register their interest as of Wednesday, June 8, to take advantage…
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Disney Plus is now available in the MENA region
Disney+ streaming service is now available in 42 new markets globally including the Middle East and North Africa. The company…
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Disney+ Vs. Netflix explained: The differences between them
The Netflix and Disney+ battle is on the rise as the late is expanding to 42 new markets this June.…
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