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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Apple releases a new macOS Monterey 12.1 update
Apple has released a new macOS Monterey 12.1 update that adds SharePlay, an entirely new way to have shared experiences…
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UAE’s logistics startup Shorages secures $700K in seed
Shorages, UAE’s logistics startup, has closed its Seed funding round of $700,000, led by Mayfair Holdings. Founded by Rayan Osseiran…
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Meta rolls out ‘Lock Your Facebook Profile’ to MENA region
Meta is reinforcing the security and privacy options available to Facebook users to further underline the company’s commitment to user…
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Egypt’s online grocery Tawfeer secures $500K investment
Alex-based Tawfeer Market, the Egyptian online grocery retail startup, has raised US $500K in a seed round. Alexandria Business Angels…
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Kwik Delivery hits 100K customers, +400% revenue growth in 2021
Kwik Delivery, a Lagos-based delivery startup announces today that its GMV and revenue for 2021 grew by over 400% year…
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New administrative Megacity rises-up in Egypt’s desert
The New Administrative Capital’s project phase one has been accomplished, planning to be centered on a new administrative megacity that aims…
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UAE-based startup Fit On Click raises $1.5M Pre-Series A
Fit On Click, a fitness and wellness startup based in the UAE, has closed a $1.5M Pre-Series A funding round…
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‘VO’ acquires majority stake in Kuwait’s ‘Duwaween Games’
VO, the first Kuwait-based integrated youth platform for incubating young talents, has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake…
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Mauritius lifts travel ban on Southern African travelers
As of Friday 7 January 2022, the Covid-19 travel ban imposed by the Republic of Mauritius on the Republic of…
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Snapchat celebrates Spotlight’s first anniversary, pays out $250 Million to creators
Snap continues to reward Snapchatters for their creativity. Over the past year, more than 12,000 creators have collectively been paid…
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Egypt’s Gahez Market secures US $2M in pre-seed
Cairo-based Gahez Market, a B2B E-commerce startup, has secured US $2M in its pre-seed round. Disruptech Ventures led the funding…
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Dubai-based Nice to Meet You secures US $1M Seed
The Dubai-based digital authentication startup Nice to Meet You (NTMY) has secured a $1M seed funding round. Saudi investors participated…
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Amman Best Hotel Prices on New Year’s Eve 2022
What’s better than a luxurious stay at a five stars hotel? If you haven’t planned for anything yet for New…
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Hello World Kids, ed-tech startup raises pre-series A
Hello World Kids, a Jordanian Ed-Tech company, has raised an undisclosed pre-Series A funding round. Vision Ventures participated in the…
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Snowstorm hits Jordan for 72 hours
Jordan is expecting a snowstorm to hit the kingdom for three days starting Monday and fade out on Thursday, according…
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