Jahez Acquires Snoonu — Regional Consolidation in Motion
The GCC food delivery space is moving toward consolidation as scale becomes critical in an increasingly competitive and fragmented market. Jahez’s acquisition of Qatar-based Snoonu marks a strategic step in that direction. Qatar’s food aggregator market, valued at USD 1 Bn, accounts for 10% of the GCC total. Talabat leads the market with a GMV […]
eSIMs Go Mainstream: Airalo Becomes a Unicorn
The global mobile telecom market is ripe for disruption, especially on the roaming plans, which have been lucrative for telecom operators. With physical SIM cards gradually being phased out, eSIM adoption is set to surge. This has resulted in a new category – eSIM aggregators such as Airalo, Nomad, Holafly, and MobiMatter. These eSIM aggregators […]
GCC Insurance Market in Transition: Digital Disruption and Rising Demand
The insurance sector in the GCC is entering a transformative phase, driven by rising awareness among consumers and the rapid digitization of services. Despite strong macros and growing demand, insurance penetration remains relatively low at around 3% of GDP. However, the region is now poised for steady growth, with life, health, and motor insurance lines […]
Mozark: Pioneering Proactive AI-enabled Digital Experience Monitoring
A seamless digital experience is a strategic imperative in today’s world. In an era where customers have zero tolerance for glitches, businesses must ensure flawless interactions. To meet this need, the digital experience monitoring industry has been helping companies track and optimize user experiences for many years. This space, however, is evolving rapidly. With AI […]
