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Jumia’s adoption of Mirakl Ads modernizes its retail media advertising with AI-driven optimization, automated campaign management, and real-time analytics. This empowers African sellers across multiple countries to enhance visibility and sales while providing customers with personalized shopping experiences, advancing Jumia’s growth and profitability.
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Careem will suspend its Pakistan operations on July 18 due to macroeconomic challenges, stiff competition, and capital constraints. This move ends a key chapter in Pakistan’s digital transport evolution, underscoring broader strains in the country’s startup ecosystem and shifting strategies among global ride-hailing firms.
Beyon, Bahrain’s telecom giant, reports a 1% rise in net profit to BD56.2 million and a 6% revenue increase in the first nine months of 2024. Comprehensive income surged by 22%, driven by favorable investment gains. EBITDA margin remained steady at 40% amidst consistent growth.
Pakistan is set to approve Starlink and other tech companies to operate within six months. The IT Ministry aims to expedite digital services, including broadband improvements and IT park establishment. The committee also urged for grants to improve broadband services in remote areas and achieve national IT export targets.
Northstar Telecom has partnered with Kingston 10 in Bahrain to deliver high-speed Wi-Fi powered by IO by HFCL. The Caribbean restaurant and lounge now offers seamless, secure connectivity across its venue, enabling guests to share their experiences online while strengthening hospitality innovation in Bahrain.
Zain KSA has reported a record-breaking Q3 in 2023, with revenues surpassing SAR 2.5 billion, driven by a lucrative tower sale deal and a surge in demand for advanced tech services like 5G, IoT, and AI. The company also highlighted significant growth in its digital services and fintech solutions.
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Huspy raised $59M to expand its digital home-buying and mortgage platform from the UAE and Spain into broader Europe and the Middle East. The network-based model connects agents with leads and integrates mortgage services, rapidly growing market share and transaction volume.
e& UAE has introduced autonomous drone-based telecom tower inspections powered by AI. This innovation improves the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of infrastructure maintenance. The drones, managed via the Drones Operations Centre, detect anomalies and provide proactive maintenance insights, supporting faster decision-making and enhancing network resilience.