A McDonald’s insider in Egypt anonymously disclosed a 70% sales decline in October and November, aligning with a global and Egyptian boycott fueled by the ongoing...
AMMAN — Collaborative data from the Ministry of Water and Irrigation and the Jordan Valley Authority reveals a 24-hour accumulation of 3,761 million cubic meters of...
Arab Bank launched Apple Pay in Jordan last month, becoming the first country in the Levant region to offer the digital payment service. With the rise...
The new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro (Max) are now available in the Middle East markets, after 10 days from the official release date. Although...
The Uber-owned ride-hailing app in the Middle East, Careem has launched a new feature for food ordering in Jordan that allows users to start group orders....
Disney+ fans in Egypt and other MENA countries can register their interest as of Wednesday, June 8, to take advantage of an exclusive introductory offer. The...
Disney+ unveiled a sneak peek at the new content available in the long-awaited streaming service that will launch very soon in the MENA region. The Launch...
Saudi Public Investment Fund acquired a 23.97 percent stake in Capital Bank Group, one of the largest banking groups in Jordan, Iraq, and the Middle East...
Capital Bank of Jordan partnered with Codebase Technologies to build Blink, the first digital-only neobank in Jordan for individuals and expected to be available for small...
Snow has covered Amman late evening on January 26, as a polar snowstorm originating from Cyprus hit the Levant region, including Jordan, Palestine, Syria, and parts...
Another polar storm will hit Syria and Jordan on Sunday throughout the week until Saturday, resulting in shallow temperatures, heavy rain, snowfall later in the week....
Dining out day is an unforgettable day of the week. It’s the day that we hang out with our good friends and family to relax and...
ِWhile winter storms pleasured many people in Syria, Jordan, and Lebanon as rain is a good source of water which is essential for humans, animals, and...
A snowstorm pummeled parts of Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria on early Wednesday, leaving thousands of Syrian refugees without shelters. According to Arab Weather, a significant intensification...
The kingdom of Jordan is one of the countries where you can inhale the smell of time, feel the magic of the East, see one of...
Ever tried to use Careem Box and found it complex? In this post, we have a step-by-step guide on how to master Careem Box ordering in...
Amman is witnessing a slight rise in weather temperatures this week. However, on New Year’s Eve, it will be rainy and snowy which will give some...
Hello World Kids, a Jordanian Ed-Tech company, has raised an undisclosed pre-Series A funding round. Vision Ventures participated in the round led by Daam Almonsha’at Holding...
Jordan is expecting a snowstorm to hit the kingdom for three days starting Monday and fade out on Thursday, according to Arab Weather. Arab Weather said...
This White Friday (The Middle East edition of Black Friday), Shahid VIP is offering 50% off on monthly plans for a lifetime. Shahid VIP platform is...
The Jordanian EdTech and online learning platform Abwaab has successfully secured $20M in its Series A funding round. The funding was led by existing investor BECO Capital...
Jordanian dental tech startup Eon Dental has successfully secured $26M in its Series B funding round. The round was led by a large international MedTech fund...
The digital identity program for Jordanian citizens will roll out in the coming few days. Said Jordan’s Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Ahmed Al-Hanandeh. The digital...
For starters, Floward launched its operations in Cairo only and will gradually expand to other cities and regions within the country. Floward CEO Mr. Abdulaziz B....
Ureed.com offers an unprecedented view on how to incorporate freelancers in your hiring strategy. As a business owner, taking on a new project is an exciting...
Resin art in Jordan has evolved during the covid-19 lockdown – and, in some instances, even global standards. Today, many Jordanian women have started a challenge...
Abwaab, MENA’s latest online learning platform, today announces the closing of its $2.4M pre-seed funding round. The round was kicked off by Adam Tech Ventures and...
Jordanian citizen who was tested positive Covid-19 has been declared healthy today and released from quarantine in Amman, which means that the country is free of COVID-19...
The global cloud-based market is forecasted to nearly double from US$29.9 billion in 2019 to US$58.9 billion by 2024, driven by a rise in credit card transactions...
Did you know that Arabic is the fifth most spoken language globally? Doing one for the language is Jamalon, the biggest online bookstore in the MENA...
Silicon Valley-based Tribal started private beta testing with MENA startups and is closing a funding round that includes some of the top VCs in the region,...
As weird as it might seem, Ahli bank, a local bank in Amman-Jordan celebrated the 80th anniversary of Batman on September 21 for the annual celebration...
Uber’s company Careem has expanded its food delivery service Careem Now to Amman, to put an end to Talabat’s single-game in Jordan. Careem Now food delivery...
InterContinental Aqaba Resort recently renewed their certification with the Food Safety Management ISO 22000 making it one of the few hotels to have received this prestigious...
InterContinental Aqaba Resort has recently been awarded by The Royal Marine Conservation Society of Jordan (JREDS) for their partnership with the International Clean up the World...
A few weeks ago, my friend Hendrik Jandel wrote an article about the potential he saw in the Beirut startup scene and how it can become...
2018 was not bad at all for the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Jordan. It witnessed good news for 36 Jordanian startups in terms of investment. Reported Magnitt....
Careem, the middle east ride-hailing service launched its delivery service “Careem Box” in Jordan yesterday, offering personal stuff delivery and food delivery from any restaurant in...
Jordan-based seed investment company and business accelerator, Oasis500, has appointed Luma Fawaz as the Chief Executive Officer “CEO”, replacing Faisal Hakki who occupied the position since...
The music-streaming service Spotify went live in 13 countries across the Middle East and North Africa today, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Palestine, UAE, Jordan, Oman, Qatar,...
Spotify is reportedly launching in Egypt and the MENA region this November. Spotify premium access will cost EGP49.99 per month, $2.7 approximately. Spotify Premium will be...
At least 10 students and teachers were killed and 37 injured by flash floods near the Dead Sea that swept away a school bus. Jordan witnessed...
Accept for payments and technology has announced that it has extended its services to the Jordanian market, in partnership with MEPS, a leading local acquirer in Jordan....
POSRocket, the cloud based point of sale platform has released the beta version of its developer portal and marketplace, to be the first application program interface...
Nokia 7.1 – the first smartphone to come with a PureDisplay screen is now available in Jordan. Said HMD Global – the company with the Nokia...
Nestle Waters Jordan has withdrawn small-bottles produced in July as a precautionary measure, in light of a letter from the Ministry of Health stating that “Nestlé Pure Life...
Today marks the first day of Jordan Food Week, the biggest culinary spectacle the kingdom has yet to witness. The event features over 100 local artisanal producers...
A court ruling in Egypt ordered the suspension of Uber (US-based) and Careem (Dubai-based) services, immediately leading to a win for local taxis. This ruling resulted...
The annual Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity concluded this evening with an Awards Ceremony following three days of talks, workshops, networking and creative inspiration. Jose...
Jordan gave ride-hailing apps the green light to operate in the country after fulfilling some transport and safety regulations, the Prime Ministry said in a statement...
It is always hard to ignore the disturbing things around your home or any other place while working or studying. Doing your work under a tranquil...
MENA has over the years cemented its importance as a global tech hub. Of the massive Arab-speakers population of 350 million, 40 percent of the individuals...
Connecting hundreds of social media and digital marketing professionals, Social Media Day Jordan will take place on July 8 at Zain Innovation Campus (ZINC) in Amman. Organized...
Egyptian developers swept the list at Facebook Bots for Messenger Challenge for the Middle East and North Africa, winning four of six prizes. Facebook launched Bots for...
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, Productivity & Utility and Social Good....
The second edition of the Marketing Kingdom Amman, taking place from 1-2 March at King Hussein Business Park includes presentations by global and regional marketing gurus...
AMWAJ (“waves” in English) is an international sustainability and entrepreneurship forum organized by PepsiCo and Revolve Media focused on offering socially innovative ideas, sharing best practices...
November 2016, Amman – The Middle East & North Africa Information & Communications Technology Forum 2016 has concluded its activities on 10th November at the King...
The biggest and brightest “supermoon” for almost 70 years will shine over the Earth on Monday. Astronomers say that is because the moon will be so...
After the phenomenal success in 15 different countries, the Marketing Kingdom, one of the world’s fastest growing marketing events, is back for the second time in...
The MENA ICT Forum is holding biennially in Jordan under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, taking place this Wednesday and Thursday...
Amman – Expo Land on airport road was home to this year’s Red Bull Car Park Drift, as Mohammed Shaker clinched the winning title and got qualified...
16 Jordanian drifters will show-off their skills and try to impress the judging panel through their engines’ roars, the external look of their cars, the smoke...
Jordanian musician, Rami Rais added an oriental flavor in his cover clip for Adele’s new hit Hello, which generated 200 millions views in the first 10 days of its release, leaving Arab...
The Palestinian singer Laith Abu Joda sparked happiness this year at Social Media Day Egypt, which took place in the Greek Campus in downtown Cairo. Laith Abu Joda Trending...
After the phenomenal Harlem Shake in 2013, people and brands reacted and produced videos to simulate the dance in their ways. 2014, the world is witnessing a new...
Egypt was struck by a snowstorm for the first time in 122 years, bringing snow to Cairo and astonishing residents. Egyptians flooded social media with images...