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December 11, 2024

Worldwide Merchant Services are proud to announce their partnership with Telr,

Worldwide Merchant Services are proud to announce its partnership with Telr, a leading online payment gateway, to deliver a cutting-edge e-commerce payments solution tailored for the rapidly growing United Arab Emirates (UAE) market.

News
December 1, 2024

Jeeny's COO, Lukas Yla, Speaks at #SaudiRail Conference in Riyadh

Jeeny are proud to announce that their COO, Lukas Yla, had the honor of participating in the prestigious #SaudiRail Conference in Riyadh.

News
December 1, 2024

Jeeny's COO, Lukas Yla, Speaks at #SaudiRail Conference in Riyadh

Jeeny are proud to announce that their COO, Lukas Yla, had the honor of participating in the prestigious #SaudiRail Conference in Riyadh.

News
October 13, 2024

Rua Growth Fund participated in Ejari's $14.65 million Seed round,

Rua Growth Fund participated in Ejari's $14.65 million Seed round, supporting the Saudi-based property technology and fintech platform that provides a Rent Now, Pay Later (RNPL) solution.

News
October 3, 2024

Expanding Payment Opportunities: American Express and Telr Partnership

American Express Middle East has partnered with Telr, to enhance its merchant network in the MENA region.

News
October 3, 2024

OpenSooq's Latest Campaign Success in Kuwait

OpenSooq is thrilled to share an exciting update from one of their amazing partners in Kuwait!

News
October 1, 2024

Empowering Iraq's Digital Economy

Lecture titled "Empowering Iraq's Digital Economy and the Role of OpenSooq as the Largest Marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa."

News
September 5, 2024

Opensooq is thrilled to share some fantastic feedback from one of its trusted partners in Oman!

The recent DOOH (Digital Out of Home) campaign in Muscat has been creating a buzz, capturing attention across the city and leaving a lasting impression.

News
August 4, 2024

Telr Elevates E-Commerce with Mastercard's Click to Pay

Telr, the award-winning online payment gateway, has announced its strategic collaboration with Mastercard to introduce its digital checkout solution, Click to Pay, across its extensive network of merchants in the UAE.

News
July 30, 2024

Rua Growth Fund participated in the $20 million Series A funding round for Intelmatix.

Rua Growth Fund participated in the $20 million Series A funding round for Intelmatix, a Saudi Arabia-based deeptech AI company

News
July 11, 2024

Jeeny is delighted to announce the golden partnership with the Saudi Tourism Authority and the Jeddah Chamber

jeeny is delighted to announce the golden partnership with the Saudi Tourism Authority and the Jeddah Chamber for Saudi Summer 2024.

News
July 7, 2024

Jeeny announced its partnership with Jedco KSA

Jeeny announced its partnership with Jedco KSA, aiming to provide users with exceptional services at King Abdulaziz International Airport.

News
June 1, 2024

Rua Fund is pleased to announce the latest investment

Rua Fund is pleased to announce the latest investment in SiFi - Simplified Financial Solutions Company’s $10M Seed round!

News
May 26, 2024

Jeeny to swap 50% of cars for EVs by 2028, full of electrification by 2030

Jeeny has introduced three ride-hailing services to meet diverse passenger needs: Ecolite for quick, affordable rides; Smart for reliable and convenient rides; and Elite for luxury and comfort.

May 1, 2024

OpenSooq Report 2023: The State of the Real Estate Market for Apartments in Jordan

The State of the Real Estate Market for Apartments in Jordan

News
April 5, 2024

Telr gets in-principle approval from CBUAE

Telr gets in-principle approval from CBUAE

News
August 28, 2023

Setting up a thriving e-commerce model, the Dubai way

Saygin Yalcin, CEO of SellAnyCar.com and Carnab.com in Dubai, began his entrepreneurial journey after identifying a gap in the UAE's e-commerce market.

News
May 4, 2023

Telr as a Bronze Sponsor at the Dubai FinTech Summit 2023

The distinguished online payment gateway Telr has announced that it will be a Bronze Sponsor at the Dubai FinTech Summit 2023, which will be held on May 8 and 9, 2023, at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. As part of the event, Telr will display its most recent sophisticated payment services and techniques.

News
March 18, 2023

Telr won the 'Payments Gateway of the year' award

Telr is thrilled to announce that they have been awarded the "Payments Gateway of The Year" at the E-Business Awards 2023 by Entrepreneur Middle East. The award recognizes Telr’s exceptional and innovative service and solutions.

News
January 31, 2023

Dr. Khaldoon Tabaza had an interview with Sky News Arabia.

This week, Dr. Khaldoon Tabaza had an interview with Sky News Arabia, discussing the overall fundraising environment for startups in the MENA region.

News
December 31, 2022

iMENA Group to " Alarabiya"

End of the year 2022 analysis and chat about trends in fintech in Saudi Arabia and the region, along with some predictions for 2023.

News
November 5, 2022

Bloomberg Asharq Interview

News
August 22, 2022

Telr ,a payment gateway that offers businesses a set of application programming interfaces and tools

Telr ,a payment gateway that offers businesses a set of application programming interfaces and tools to enable them to accept and manage online payments, has been one of top business news lately.

News
August 22, 2022

OpenSooq is the leading destination for automobiles, real estate, electronics and fashion in the MENA region.

OpenSooq is the MENA region's leading destination for automobiles, real estate, electronics, and fashion. They have reduced their costs by 10 percent and increased performance by 15 percent.

News
July 12, 2022

The financial sector is undergoing a period of profound transformation in Dubai

The financial sector is undergoing a period of profound transformation in Dubai, driven by digital technologies and innovation that will reshape financial services and make them more competitive, inclusive, and less centralized.

News
July 10, 2022

Forbes Middle East’s list of the Middle East’s Top 25 Fintech Companies for 2022

Forbes Middle East’s list of the Middle East’s Top 25 Fintech Companies for 2022 from e-payment to open banking and crypto Asset exchanges.

News
May 26, 2022

The founder of iMENA and CEO of OpenSooq, Adey Salamin, has been awarded the King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein Medal for Excellence in recognition of his great role in the field of entrepreneurship, technology and applications.

The founder of iMENA and CEO of OpenSooq, Adey Salamin, has been awarded the King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein Medal for Excellence in recognition of his great role in the field of entrepreneurship, technology and applications.

News
March 24, 2022

UAE-based car subscription platform Carasti has announced that it raised $2 million.

UAE-based car subscription platform Carasti has announced that it raised $2 million. The round was co-led by Rua Growth Fund and Net ventures. Carasti was founded in 2019 as an online platform offering a flexible 1-24 month car subscription service. It gained popularity very first as the platform was designed to let users seamlessly choose, upgrade, downgrade, or swap their car seamlessly through their app.

News
February 17, 2022

mSME enabling platform, Setup in Abu Dhabi, launched

Creative Zone has collaborated with Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development and twenty-three other governmental and private entities, including Telr, to establish a mSME enabling platform titled “Setup in Abu Dhabi”.

News
January 17, 2022

Lucidya Successfully Closes $6 Million Second Round of Funding

Lucidya announces its second round of funding of $6 million led by Rua Growth Fund with participation from M.A.L Ventures and AlRashed Group, and other international Venture Capitals. Existing Lucidya investors also participated in the round, including Venture Souq.

News
January 1, 2022

Telr has recently been listed as one of the Middle East’s Top 50 Most-Funded Startups by Forbes Magazine.

Telr has recently been listed as one of the Middle East’s Top 50 Most-Funded Startups by Forbes Magazine.

News
December 16, 2021

Jeeny was a proud contributor in Accept Me, an event created by SOS Children Village’s Jordan.

In honor of International World Children’s Day, Jeeny was a proud contributor in Accept Me, an event created by SOS Children Village’s Jordan.

News
December 5, 2021

His Majesty King Abdullah holds meeting with various representatives from the Jordanian Technology Sector.

His Majesty King Abdullah has recently held a meeting with various emerging technology companies in the country to emphasize the importance of their role and discuss the challenges they face.

News
November 30, 2021

Cashfree invests $15m in payment gateway Telr

Cashfree Payments, a leading payments and API banking solutions company, has announced an equity investment of $15 million in Telr, a leading payment service provider (PSP) in UAE and Saudi Arabia. With this investment, Cashfree becomes one of the largest shareholders in the company.

News
November 25, 2021

Dubai’s SellAnyCar.com reveals $122m regional expansion plan with Carnab.com

SellAnyCar.com has recently announced their $122 million regional expansion plan with the launch of Carnab.com.

News
November 8, 2021

Telr, one of this year's top five fastest growing fintech companies in the UAE.

The past year has seen significant growth in UAE's fintech industry, with almost half of MENA's fintech companies based in the country. Digital banking is becoming increasingly competitive, cryptocurrency more accepted, and e-commerce has been driving the sector's growth.

News
November 1, 2021

Rua Growth Fund is proud to announce their investment in CoinMENA.

Rua Growth Fund is proud to announce their investment in CoinMENA.

News
September 14, 2021

Founder and Managing Director of iMENA Group, Khaldoon Tabaza, said that the primary opportunities for investing in artificial intelligence applications.

Founder and Managing Director of iMENA Group, Khaldoon Tabaza, said that the primary opportunities for investing in artificial intelligence applications are through various online business patterns.

September 7, 2021

Merchants to Get Quick and Easy Access to Working Capital Loans

Award-winning online payment gateway Telr has recently announced their partnership with the first licensed direct digital lender in the UAE and MENA region, LNDDO. Together they have introduced a new credit facility program named “Telr Finance” which will finance Telr’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) merchants as they expand their businesses.

News
September 6, 2021

Telr and tabby partner to provide merchants with “Telr buy now and pay later”

As a result of a collaboration with tabby, a prominent BNPL company in the UAE and KSA, Telr, an online payment gateway, has established a "Buy Now Pay Later" service. Telr and tabby are partnering to bring Telr merchants a payment method that will elevate their market position and promote their e-commerce business.

News
July 4, 2021

OpenSooq, one of the Middle East's flourishing businesses during the pandemic.

In an interview with Al-Jazeera, chairman of OpenSooq, Khaldoon Tabaza, who serves on the board of Jeeny and is an investor through investment group iMENA, of which he is the founder and managing director, said, "The pandemic has been a great accelerant for adoption and usage of e-commerce services...In a business like OpenSooq, users have turned to our application to search and find whatever they need, be it a car or an apartment, facilitating their lives tremendously...What we have seen, also, is that after the lockdowns were partially and fully lifted in many countries, that this increase and surge in traffic to e-commerce businesses in the MENA region has persisted."

News
June 7, 2021

Jordan's Opensooq raises $24 million to grow its mobile-first classified marketplace.

Led by the Saudi Jordanian Investment Fund (SJIF), OpenSooq.com is pleased to announce that it has raised USD 24 million to facilitate its coming phase of growth. OpenSooq.com is a Jordan-based, mobile-first site that specializes in classified ads, equipping Middle Eastern and North African consumers and SMEs with a platform to trade across different economic sectors and connect with a multitude of service providers.

News
March 1, 2021

Telr and PayPal to unlock the global market for local merchants.

As of March 2021, Telr and PayPal are collaborating to enable Telr users in the UAE to receive PayPal payments from online customers. This collaboration is significant as it will bolster Telr payment methods and allow Telr users to sell all over the global market.

News
January 25, 2021

AC Milan signs Jeeny as the official regional partner.

Thanks to a multi-year partnership with AC Milan, Jeeny has become the official On-Demand Transportation Partner of the Men's and Women's First Team in Jordan, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

News
November 3, 2020

TelrShops – The first UAE-based fully Integrated E-commerce Platform is launched today by Telr

UAE, Dubai, October 28, 2020: A new service called TelrShops (www.telrshops.com) was launched today by the UAE based online payment gateway Telr.

News
September 4, 2020

SellAnyCar raises $35m and expands to Saudi Arabia through Kayishha

$35m investment from the Saudi Public Investment Fund, the online car trading marketplace SellAnyCar.com is expanding operations to Saudi Arabia under the name “Kayishha”.

News
August 31, 2020

Eat to Rebuild Beirut!

In collaboration with 16 restaurants in Dubai, ReserveOut - The Middle East’s leading online restaurant reservation platform and table management software provider launched a ‘Eat to Rebuild Beirut’ campaign to help raise funds.

VO Podcast
July 25, 2020

Abbas Zuaiter from Zuaiter Capital Holding in conversation with Khaldoon Tabaza - Ep.5

Abbas Zuaiter (also known to many of you as Eddy Zuaiter) from Greenwich, Connecticut on the east coast of the United States a friend, a seasoned global investor, and one of the first investors in the tech industry in our region, Co-Managing Member & Chief Investment Officer at Zuaiter Capital Holdings, LLC.

VO Podcast
July 14, 2020

Khaldoon Tabaza in discussion with Hany Al-Sonbaty - Ep.4

Hany Al-Sonbaty from Cairo, one of the people who influenced the internet industry in the region, currently Co-Founder and Managing Director of Sawari Ventures, an Egypt-focused Venture Capital Fund, and Flat6Labs, a start-up accelerator.

News
July 14, 2020

Khaldoon Tabaza speaks to Al-Arabiya on the performance of tech start-ups in the time of Corona

In an interview with Al-Arabiya, Khaldoon Tabaza; founder and Managing Director of iMENA Group, spoke about the performance of technology start-ups during the gradual easing of the lock-down period, the opportunities available to them in this time, and the challenges they face.

VO Podcast
July 13, 2020

Khaldoon Tabaza in discussion with Mohammed Jaffar - Ep.3

Mohammad Jaffar from Kuwait, Deputy Chairman & CEO Faith Capital Holding, and also founder of Talabat.com, an online food ordering company that was acquired by Delivery Hero in 2015 for $170m, in what was considered a milestone in the history of venture capital and entrepreneurial ventures in the Arab world.

VO Podcast
July 12, 2020

Khaldoon Tabaza in discussion with Saygin Yalcin Part 2 - Ep.2

Saygin Yalcin from Dubai, Founder and CEO of SellAnyCar. In this second part focus on Saygin’s own journey and what young founders and VCs can learn from him.

VO Podcast
July 11, 2020

Khaldoon Tabaza in discussion with Saygin Yalcin Part 1 - Ep.1

Saygin Yalcin from Dubai, Founder and CEO of SellAnyCar, an online marketplace where users can sell their cars in less than 30 minutes that has become the largest car trader in the UAE and the region without owning or renting a single showroom.

News
June 29, 2020

Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) signs an investment agreement with Rua Growth Fund

Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) signed an investment agreement with Rua Growth Fund – a Saudi-based Venture Capital fund with a primary focus on early and growth-stage technology companies in Saudi Arabia.

News
May 17, 2020

OpenSooq- Fulfilling customer needs with WhatsApp business API

An OpenSooq success case study was published on Facebook for Business, explaining how OpenSooq meets its customer needs with WhatsApp business API.

News
May 16, 2020

#Jeenygives

In collaboration with the SOS Children's Villages Jordan, Jeeny launched a humanitarian initiative during the holy month of Ramadan.

News
April 27, 2020

Endeavor Selects OpenSooq's Adey Salamin into the Endeavor Network

Endeavor Jordan announces the selection of Adey Salamin, CEO of the leading classifieds online marketplace OpenSooq.com into its global network of high-impact entrepreneurs.

Thoughts
April 12, 2020

Tough Times Build Greater Online Superheroes

Our superheroes have been working day and night to help their clients and communities overcome these difficult times. Together, we will emerge stronger than ever.

News
March 25, 2020

Embracing Positivity in the Time of COVID-19: SellAnyCar.com CEO

Saygin Yalcin, Founder & CEO of SellAnyCar.com, the Middle East's first car buying service sent a heartwarming message to his team expressing his support and encouraging them to stay safe and be optimistic during these challenging times.

News
March 24, 2020

ReserveOut’s "Support your Local Restaurant" campaign

ReserveOut’s "Support your Local Restaurant" campaign in addition to others are made to ease the situation and provide some momentarily solution to all partners.

News
March 10, 2020

Telr at The Region's Largest Tech Festival.

The latest edition of the Step Conference, the leading tech festival for emerging markets took place in Dubai Internet City.

News
March 5, 2020

Jeeny the co-sponsor of the "Be Influential" workshop.

Jeeny was proud to co-sponsor the launch event of the group "Be Influential" which was held at the Gerasa Hotel on Saturday 15/02/2020.

News
March 3, 2020

ReserveOut sponsors for The Time out Dubai 2020 Restaurant Awards.

In association with Dubai Food Festival, Time Out Dubai 2020 Restaurant Awards took place on February 19, 2020, in a spectacular ceremony at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, sponsored by ReserveOut.

News
February 26, 2020

MEFTECH 2020 supports Saudi Arabia’s blooming fintech growth.

MEFTECH is the Middle East's longest-running Banking, Finance & Financial Technology event.

News
February 20, 2020

ReserveOut to be the exclusive booking and reservation partner for Dubai Restaurant Week 2020

Dubai Restaurant Week bookings available exclusively through the official booking partner ReserveOut.

News
February 11, 2020

SellAnyCar.com raises US$35 million to expand across GCC

The UAE’s SellAnyCar.com has secured new funding of US$35 million, bringing the total funding amount raised since inception to approximately US$50 million.

News
December 22, 2019

Jeeny the official MDL Beast Transportation Partner

Jeeny sponsors MDL Beast, the largest music festival in the world, playing a big part in the historic event.

News
December 17, 2019

Telr secures funding and appoints a new CEO

Telr secures funding and appoints a new CEO, Khalil Alami, with plans to break into new markets.

Thoughts
November 19, 2019

Why Did Uber Spend $3.1 Billion On A Middle Eastern Rival?

In an interview with CNBC, iMENA’s founder Khaldoon Tabaza commented on Uber’s $3.1 billion takeover of Middle Eastern rival "Careem".

News
October 27, 2019

Atlantis, The Palm Signs Exclusive Agreement with ReserveOut for its Annual Culinary Month Festivities

Atlantis, The Palm announced the launch of its third annual Culinary Month, from November 3 to December 5, for which ReserveOut will be the exclusive payment and reservation portal.

News
April 11, 2019

Property Finder acquires JRD Group

iMENA Group exits JRD after acquisition by Property Finder

News
November 7, 2018

iMENA Group – NOAH18 London

News
April 22, 2018

PropSpace to launch Developer Sales

News
April 19, 2018

UAE: SellAnyCar.com launches a repurchase service

News
April 19, 2018

Saygin Yalcin to receive the Emerging Leader Award in Technology Services

News
April 16, 2018

Sellanycar.com introduces Buy-Back Offer.

News
April 16, 2018

PropSpace becomes more beautiful

News
March 20, 2018

JustProperty.com targeting Indian buyers in UAE with Bollywood themed campaign

News
February 12, 2018

SellAnyCar.com CEO at the World Government Summit

News
January 22, 2018

PropSpace is Now VAT Compliant

News
December 22, 2017

iMENA Group’s Predictions for the Online Marketplace in 2018

News
November 19, 2017

SellAnyCar.com is Launching a Short-Term Fund Raising Service

News
October 23, 2017

Take Your Business With You Wherever You Go With PropSpace Go

We are delighted to announce the launch of PropSpace Go. The full feature mobile app for real estate professionals.

News
October 19, 2017

ReserveOut Launches Online Pre-Paid Reservations

News
October 19, 2017

iMENA Group At The Future Investment Initiative

News
October 10, 2017

iMENA Group receives “Forbes Middle East Innovators Award for Investors”

News
August 30, 2017

OpenSooq Among Jordan’s Top Brands

News
August 16, 2017

New Leadership team To Drive Investment in Telr Middle East

News
August 16, 2017

OpenSooq Is The New “Avito” According to A Swedish Investment Company

News
August 13, 2017

Khaldoon Tabaza on The Sharing Economy Trends in KSA

News
July 21, 2017

PropSpace Enables Listing Internationally Through Mansion Global

July 4, 2017

iMENA: What it Takes to Stay Ahead in Tech

iMENA’s founders, Khaldoon Tabaza and Adey Salamin, discuss with Venture Magazine their group’s future in an ever-changing tech ecosystem, why a great deal of the region’s most successful online businesses originate in Jordan, and what it takes to build a successful startup.

News
May 24, 2017

iMENA Group Companies Shaping the 4th Industrial Revolution at the World Economic Forum – MENA 2017

News
May 23, 2017

100 Arab Startups Shaping the Digital Revolution Were Selected at the World Economic Forum By the IFC

News
May 21, 2017

A Chat With Jordanian Leaders: Adey Salamin on Open Sooq, it’s Beginnings and Success

News
May 18, 2017

Payment gateway Telr gets $3 mn funding from Innovations East

News
May 18, 2017

Middle East Tech Startup iMENA Plans More Than $100 Million IPO

News
May 16, 2017

Online payments transactions reach AED 120bn in the UAE in 2017

News
May 16, 2017

iMENA Group companies selected among the best Arab start-ups

News
May 16, 2017

Telr Shows Off new Online Payment Solutions at Seamless 2017

News
December 11, 2024

Worldwide Merchant Services are proud to announce their partnership with Telr,

Worldwide Merchant Services are proud to announce its partnership with Telr, a leading online payment gateway, to deliver a cutting-edge e-commerce payments solution tailored for the rapidly growing United Arab Emirates (UAE) market.

News
December 1, 2024

Jeeny's COO, Lukas Yla, Speaks at #SaudiRail Conference in Riyadh

Jeeny are proud to announce that their COO, Lukas Yla, had the honor of participating in the prestigious #SaudiRail Conference in Riyadh.

News
December 1, 2024

Jeeny's COO, Lukas Yla, Speaks at #SaudiRail Conference in Riyadh

Jeeny are proud to announce that their COO, Lukas Yla, had the honor of participating in the prestigious #SaudiRail Conference in Riyadh.

News
October 13, 2024

Rua Growth Fund participated in Ejari's $14.65 million Seed round,

Rua Growth Fund participated in Ejari's $14.65 million Seed round, supporting the Saudi-based property technology and fintech platform that provides a Rent Now, Pay Later (RNPL) solution.

News
October 3, 2024

Expanding Payment Opportunities: American Express and Telr Partnership

American Express Middle East has partnered with Telr, to enhance its merchant network in the MENA region.

News
October 3, 2024

OpenSooq's Latest Campaign Success in Kuwait

OpenSooq is thrilled to share an exciting update from one of their amazing partners in Kuwait!

News
October 1, 2024

Empowering Iraq's Digital Economy

Lecture titled "Empowering Iraq's Digital Economy and the Role of OpenSooq as the Largest Marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa."

News
September 5, 2024

Opensooq is thrilled to share some fantastic feedback from one of its trusted partners in Oman!

The recent DOOH (Digital Out of Home) campaign in Muscat has been creating a buzz, capturing attention across the city and leaving a lasting impression.

News
August 4, 2024

Telr Elevates E-Commerce with Mastercard's Click to Pay

Telr, the award-winning online payment gateway, has announced its strategic collaboration with Mastercard to introduce its digital checkout solution, Click to Pay, across its extensive network of merchants in the UAE.

News
July 30, 2024

Rua Growth Fund participated in the $20 million Series A funding round for Intelmatix.

Rua Growth Fund participated in the $20 million Series A funding round for Intelmatix, a Saudi Arabia-based deeptech AI company

News
July 11, 2024

Jeeny is delighted to announce the golden partnership with the Saudi Tourism Authority and the Jeddah Chamber

jeeny is delighted to announce the golden partnership with the Saudi Tourism Authority and the Jeddah Chamber for Saudi Summer 2024.

News
July 7, 2024

Jeeny announced its partnership with Jedco KSA

Jeeny announced its partnership with Jedco KSA, aiming to provide users with exceptional services at King Abdulaziz International Airport.

News
June 1, 2024

Rua Fund is pleased to announce the latest investment

Rua Fund is pleased to announce the latest investment in SiFi - Simplified Financial Solutions Company’s $10M Seed round!

News
May 26, 2024

Jeeny to swap 50% of cars for EVs by 2028, full of electrification by 2030

Jeeny has introduced three ride-hailing services to meet diverse passenger needs: Ecolite for quick, affordable rides; Smart for reliable and convenient rides; and Elite for luxury and comfort.

News
April 5, 2024

Telr gets in-principle approval from CBUAE

Telr gets in-principle approval from CBUAE

News
August 28, 2023

Setting up a thriving e-commerce model, the Dubai way

Saygin Yalcin, CEO of SellAnyCar.com and Carnab.com in Dubai, began his entrepreneurial journey after identifying a gap in the UAE's e-commerce market.

News
May 4, 2023

Telr as a Bronze Sponsor at the Dubai FinTech Summit 2023

The distinguished online payment gateway Telr has announced that it will be a Bronze Sponsor at the Dubai FinTech Summit 2023, which will be held on May 8 and 9, 2023, at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. As part of the event, Telr will display its most recent sophisticated payment services and techniques.

News
March 18, 2023

Telr won the 'Payments Gateway of the year' award

Telr is thrilled to announce that they have been awarded the "Payments Gateway of The Year" at the E-Business Awards 2023 by Entrepreneur Middle East. The award recognizes Telr’s exceptional and innovative service and solutions.

News
January 31, 2023

Dr. Khaldoon Tabaza had an interview with Sky News Arabia.

This week, Dr. Khaldoon Tabaza had an interview with Sky News Arabia, discussing the overall fundraising environment for startups in the MENA region.

News
December 31, 2022

iMENA Group to " Alarabiya"

End of the year 2022 analysis and chat about trends in fintech in Saudi Arabia and the region, along with some predictions for 2023.

News
November 5, 2022

Bloomberg Asharq Interview

News
August 22, 2022

Telr ,a payment gateway that offers businesses a set of application programming interfaces and tools

Telr ,a payment gateway that offers businesses a set of application programming interfaces and tools to enable them to accept and manage online payments, has been one of top business news lately.

News
August 22, 2022

OpenSooq is the leading destination for automobiles, real estate, electronics and fashion in the MENA region.

OpenSooq is the MENA region's leading destination for automobiles, real estate, electronics, and fashion. They have reduced their costs by 10 percent and increased performance by 15 percent.

News
July 12, 2022

The financial sector is undergoing a period of profound transformation in Dubai

The financial sector is undergoing a period of profound transformation in Dubai, driven by digital technologies and innovation that will reshape financial services and make them more competitive, inclusive, and less centralized.

News
July 10, 2022

Forbes Middle East’s list of the Middle East’s Top 25 Fintech Companies for 2022

Forbes Middle East’s list of the Middle East’s Top 25 Fintech Companies for 2022 from e-payment to open banking and crypto Asset exchanges.

News
May 26, 2022

The founder of iMENA and CEO of OpenSooq, Adey Salamin, has been awarded the King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein Medal for Excellence in recognition of his great role in the field of entrepreneurship, technology and applications.

The founder of iMENA and CEO of OpenSooq, Adey Salamin, has been awarded the King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein Medal for Excellence in recognition of his great role in the field of entrepreneurship, technology and applications.

News
March 24, 2022

UAE-based car subscription platform Carasti has announced that it raised $2 million.

UAE-based car subscription platform Carasti has announced that it raised $2 million. The round was co-led by Rua Growth Fund and Net ventures. Carasti was founded in 2019 as an online platform offering a flexible 1-24 month car subscription service. It gained popularity very first as the platform was designed to let users seamlessly choose, upgrade, downgrade, or swap their car seamlessly through their app.

News
February 17, 2022

mSME enabling platform, Setup in Abu Dhabi, launched

Creative Zone has collaborated with Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development and twenty-three other governmental and private entities, including Telr, to establish a mSME enabling platform titled “Setup in Abu Dhabi”.

News
January 17, 2022

Lucidya Successfully Closes $6 Million Second Round of Funding

Lucidya announces its second round of funding of $6 million led by Rua Growth Fund with participation from M.A.L Ventures and AlRashed Group, and other international Venture Capitals. Existing Lucidya investors also participated in the round, including Venture Souq.

News
January 1, 2022

Telr has recently been listed as one of the Middle East’s Top 50 Most-Funded Startups by Forbes Magazine.

Telr has recently been listed as one of the Middle East’s Top 50 Most-Funded Startups by Forbes Magazine.

News
December 16, 2021

Jeeny was a proud contributor in Accept Me, an event created by SOS Children Village’s Jordan.

In honor of International World Children’s Day, Jeeny was a proud contributor in Accept Me, an event created by SOS Children Village’s Jordan.

News
December 5, 2021

His Majesty King Abdullah holds meeting with various representatives from the Jordanian Technology Sector.

His Majesty King Abdullah has recently held a meeting with various emerging technology companies in the country to emphasize the importance of their role and discuss the challenges they face.

News
November 30, 2021

Cashfree invests $15m in payment gateway Telr

Cashfree Payments, a leading payments and API banking solutions company, has announced an equity investment of $15 million in Telr, a leading payment service provider (PSP) in UAE and Saudi Arabia. With this investment, Cashfree becomes one of the largest shareholders in the company.

News
November 25, 2021

Dubai’s SellAnyCar.com reveals $122m regional expansion plan with Carnab.com

SellAnyCar.com has recently announced their $122 million regional expansion plan with the launch of Carnab.com.

News
November 8, 2021

Telr, one of this year's top five fastest growing fintech companies in the UAE.

The past year has seen significant growth in UAE's fintech industry, with almost half of MENA's fintech companies based in the country. Digital banking is becoming increasingly competitive, cryptocurrency more accepted, and e-commerce has been driving the sector's growth.

News
November 1, 2021

Rua Growth Fund is proud to announce their investment in CoinMENA.

Rua Growth Fund is proud to announce their investment in CoinMENA.

News
September 14, 2021

Founder and Managing Director of iMENA Group, Khaldoon Tabaza, said that the primary opportunities for investing in artificial intelligence applications.

Founder and Managing Director of iMENA Group, Khaldoon Tabaza, said that the primary opportunities for investing in artificial intelligence applications are through various online business patterns.

News
September 6, 2021

Telr and tabby partner to provide merchants with “Telr buy now and pay later”

As a result of a collaboration with tabby, a prominent BNPL company in the UAE and KSA, Telr, an online payment gateway, has established a "Buy Now Pay Later" service. Telr and tabby are partnering to bring Telr merchants a payment method that will elevate their market position and promote their e-commerce business.

News
July 4, 2021

OpenSooq, one of the Middle East's flourishing businesses during the pandemic.

In an interview with Al-Jazeera, chairman of OpenSooq, Khaldoon Tabaza, who serves on the board of Jeeny and is an investor through investment group iMENA, of which he is the founder and managing director, said, "The pandemic has been a great accelerant for adoption and usage of e-commerce services...In a business like OpenSooq, users have turned to our application to search and find whatever they need, be it a car or an apartment, facilitating their lives tremendously...What we have seen, also, is that after the lockdowns were partially and fully lifted in many countries, that this increase and surge in traffic to e-commerce businesses in the MENA region has persisted."

News
June 7, 2021

Jordan's Opensooq raises $24 million to grow its mobile-first classified marketplace.

Led by the Saudi Jordanian Investment Fund (SJIF), OpenSooq.com is pleased to announce that it has raised USD 24 million to facilitate its coming phase of growth. OpenSooq.com is a Jordan-based, mobile-first site that specializes in classified ads, equipping Middle Eastern and North African consumers and SMEs with a platform to trade across different economic sectors and connect with a multitude of service providers.

News
March 1, 2021

Telr and PayPal to unlock the global market for local merchants.

As of March 2021, Telr and PayPal are collaborating to enable Telr users in the UAE to receive PayPal payments from online customers. This collaboration is significant as it will bolster Telr payment methods and allow Telr users to sell all over the global market.

News
January 25, 2021

AC Milan signs Jeeny as the official regional partner.

Thanks to a multi-year partnership with AC Milan, Jeeny has become the official On-Demand Transportation Partner of the Men's and Women's First Team in Jordan, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

News
November 3, 2020

TelrShops – The first UAE-based fully Integrated E-commerce Platform is launched today by Telr

UAE, Dubai, October 28, 2020: A new service called TelrShops (www.telrshops.com) was launched today by the UAE based online payment gateway Telr.

News
September 4, 2020

SellAnyCar raises $35m and expands to Saudi Arabia through Kayishha

$35m investment from the Saudi Public Investment Fund, the online car trading marketplace SellAnyCar.com is expanding operations to Saudi Arabia under the name “Kayishha”.

News
August 31, 2020

Eat to Rebuild Beirut!

In collaboration with 16 restaurants in Dubai, ReserveOut - The Middle East’s leading online restaurant reservation platform and table management software provider launched a ‘Eat to Rebuild Beirut’ campaign to help raise funds.

News
July 14, 2020

Khaldoon Tabaza speaks to Al-Arabiya on the performance of tech start-ups in the time of Corona

In an interview with Al-Arabiya, Khaldoon Tabaza; founder and Managing Director of iMENA Group, spoke about the performance of technology start-ups during the gradual easing of the lock-down period, the opportunities available to them in this time, and the challenges they face.

News
June 29, 2020

Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) signs an investment agreement with Rua Growth Fund

Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) signed an investment agreement with Rua Growth Fund – a Saudi-based Venture Capital fund with a primary focus on early and growth-stage technology companies in Saudi Arabia.

News
May 17, 2020

OpenSooq- Fulfilling customer needs with WhatsApp business API

An OpenSooq success case study was published on Facebook for Business, explaining how OpenSooq meets its customer needs with WhatsApp business API.

News
May 16, 2020

#Jeenygives

In collaboration with the SOS Children's Villages Jordan, Jeeny launched a humanitarian initiative during the holy month of Ramadan.

News
April 27, 2020

Endeavor Selects OpenSooq's Adey Salamin into the Endeavor Network

Endeavor Jordan announces the selection of Adey Salamin, CEO of the leading classifieds online marketplace OpenSooq.com into its global network of high-impact entrepreneurs.

News
March 25, 2020

Embracing Positivity in the Time of COVID-19: SellAnyCar.com CEO

Saygin Yalcin, Founder & CEO of SellAnyCar.com, the Middle East's first car buying service sent a heartwarming message to his team expressing his support and encouraging them to stay safe and be optimistic during these challenging times.

News
March 24, 2020

ReserveOut’s "Support your Local Restaurant" campaign

ReserveOut’s "Support your Local Restaurant" campaign in addition to others are made to ease the situation and provide some momentarily solution to all partners.

News
March 10, 2020

Telr at The Region's Largest Tech Festival.

The latest edition of the Step Conference, the leading tech festival for emerging markets took place in Dubai Internet City.

News
March 5, 2020

Jeeny the co-sponsor of the "Be Influential" workshop.

Jeeny was proud to co-sponsor the launch event of the group "Be Influential" which was held at the Gerasa Hotel on Saturday 15/02/2020.

News
March 3, 2020

ReserveOut sponsors for The Time out Dubai 2020 Restaurant Awards.

In association with Dubai Food Festival, Time Out Dubai 2020 Restaurant Awards took place on February 19, 2020, in a spectacular ceremony at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, sponsored by ReserveOut.

News
February 26, 2020

MEFTECH 2020 supports Saudi Arabia’s blooming fintech growth.

MEFTECH is the Middle East's longest-running Banking, Finance & Financial Technology event.

News
February 20, 2020

ReserveOut to be the exclusive booking and reservation partner for Dubai Restaurant Week 2020

Dubai Restaurant Week bookings available exclusively through the official booking partner ReserveOut.

News
February 11, 2020

SellAnyCar.com raises US$35 million to expand across GCC

The UAE’s SellAnyCar.com has secured new funding of US$35 million, bringing the total funding amount raised since inception to approximately US$50 million.

News
December 22, 2019

Jeeny the official MDL Beast Transportation Partner

Jeeny sponsors MDL Beast, the largest music festival in the world, playing a big part in the historic event.

News
December 17, 2019

Telr secures funding and appoints a new CEO

Telr secures funding and appoints a new CEO, Khalil Alami, with plans to break into new markets.

News
October 27, 2019

Atlantis, The Palm Signs Exclusive Agreement with ReserveOut for its Annual Culinary Month Festivities

Atlantis, The Palm announced the launch of its third annual Culinary Month, from November 3 to December 5, for which ReserveOut will be the exclusive payment and reservation portal.

News
April 11, 2019

Property Finder acquires JRD Group

iMENA Group exits JRD after acquisition by Property Finder

News
November 7, 2018

iMENA Group – NOAH18 London

News
April 22, 2018

PropSpace to launch Developer Sales

News
April 19, 2018

UAE: SellAnyCar.com launches a repurchase service

News
April 19, 2018

Saygin Yalcin to receive the Emerging Leader Award in Technology Services

News
April 16, 2018

Sellanycar.com introduces Buy-Back Offer.

News
April 16, 2018

PropSpace becomes more beautiful

News
March 20, 2018

JustProperty.com targeting Indian buyers in UAE with Bollywood themed campaign

News
February 12, 2018

SellAnyCar.com CEO at the World Government Summit

News
January 22, 2018

PropSpace is Now VAT Compliant

News
December 22, 2017

iMENA Group’s Predictions for the Online Marketplace in 2018

News
November 19, 2017

SellAnyCar.com is Launching a Short-Term Fund Raising Service

News
October 23, 2017

Take Your Business With You Wherever You Go With PropSpace Go

We are delighted to announce the launch of PropSpace Go. The full feature mobile app for real estate professionals.

News
October 19, 2017

ReserveOut Launches Online Pre-Paid Reservations

News
October 19, 2017

iMENA Group At The Future Investment Initiative

News
October 10, 2017

iMENA Group receives “Forbes Middle East Innovators Award for Investors”

News
August 30, 2017

OpenSooq Among Jordan’s Top Brands

News
August 16, 2017

New Leadership team To Drive Investment in Telr Middle East

News
August 16, 2017

OpenSooq Is The New “Avito” According to A Swedish Investment Company

News
August 13, 2017

Khaldoon Tabaza on The Sharing Economy Trends in KSA

News
July 21, 2017

PropSpace Enables Listing Internationally Through Mansion Global

News
May 24, 2017

iMENA Group Companies Shaping the 4th Industrial Revolution at the World Economic Forum – MENA 2017

News
May 23, 2017

100 Arab Startups Shaping the Digital Revolution Were Selected at the World Economic Forum By the IFC

News
May 21, 2017

A Chat With Jordanian Leaders: Adey Salamin on Open Sooq, it’s Beginnings and Success

News
May 18, 2017

Payment gateway Telr gets $3 mn funding from Innovations East

News
May 18, 2017

Middle East Tech Startup iMENA Plans More Than $100 Million IPO

News
May 16, 2017

Online payments transactions reach AED 120bn in the UAE in 2017

News
May 16, 2017

iMENA Group companies selected among the best Arab start-ups

News
May 16, 2017

Telr Shows Off new Online Payment Solutions at Seamless 2017

News
May 7, 2017

Tips For a Successful Startup From Sygin Yalcin

News
May 1, 2017

Easy establishes impressive presence in Saudi Arabia

News
May 1, 2017

Easy is the Preferred Choice

News
May 1, 2017

Telr Wants to Be the One Stop E-Commerce Solution for Small Businesses

News
May 1, 2017

Reserveout & Careem Partner

News
May 1, 2017

JustProperty.com Announced as Official Property Portal for Cityscape Global 2016

News
May 1, 2017

JustProperty Accelerates Expansion With Egyptian Launch

News
May 1, 2017

With Over a Quarter of a Billion Page Views, OpenSooq Experiences Major Growth

News
May 1, 2017

JustProperty.com launches mortgage calculator for UAE shoppers

News
May 1, 2017

OpenSooq App Sets A New Record In The MENA Region With 2 Million Downloads

Thoughts
April 12, 2020

Tough Times Build Greater Online Superheroes

Our superheroes have been working day and night to help their clients and communities overcome these difficult times. Together, we will emerge stronger than ever.

Thoughts
November 19, 2019

Why Did Uber Spend $3.1 Billion On A Middle Eastern Rival?

In an interview with CNBC, iMENA’s founder Khaldoon Tabaza commented on Uber’s $3.1 billion takeover of Middle Eastern rival "Careem".

Thoughts
July 30, 2015

KSA’s Most Wanted Cars during Ramadan 2015

Thoughts
April 8, 2015

Starting (or investing in) an online business in MENA: lessons learned for founders and investors

Thoughts
February 25, 2015

Online channels drove growth in MENA’s Food & Beverage Sector in 2014

Thoughts
February 25, 2015

The State of Internet in MENA 2015: Growth in Full Throttle (but beware of bumps)

Thoughts
January 8, 2015

Five trends that will shape the Arab World’s online industry in 2015

Thoughts
December 15, 2014

Smartphone Generation: The Overnight Mobile Internet Revolution in the MENA Region

Thoughts
November 20, 2014

Abu Dhabi Media Summit round-up

Thoughts
November 19, 2014

UAE’s iMena Holdings plans first IPO in technology sector

Thoughts
October 20, 2014

Telr, leading UAE online payment platform, secures investment

Thoughts
October 15, 2014

Cracking the online payments puzzle in MENA

Thoughts
August 21, 2014

Use of digital devices in Saudi Arabia and UAE on the rise

Thoughts
August 15, 2014

The Surge in Online Classifieds

Thoughts
July 15, 2014

Online Marketplaces: The New Commerce Power Players

Thoughts
June 15, 2014

The $10bn Opportunity: The Advent of the Hyper Growth Era in MENA’s Online Consumer Market

Thoughts
June 8, 2014

Financing still hard to find for MENA tech start-ups despite new influx of funds

Thoughts
June 3, 2014

The Rise of the Big Fund

Thoughts
June 3, 2014

Regional e-commerce doubles, but cash is still king

Thoughts
June 2, 2014

Titans of tech gather in Dubai for Arabnet Digital Summit

Thoughts
May 1, 2014

Tech summit highlights opportunities

Thoughts
February 26, 2014

Etisalat Group partners with iMENA Group

Thoughts
December 3, 2013

iMENA Group reveals portfolio of USD 25m of Internet investments and strategy focus on Saudi market

Thoughts
September 9, 2013

iMENA Group Invests $8M In Foodpanda’s Hellofood

VO Podcast
July 25, 2020

Abbas Zuaiter from Zuaiter Capital Holding in conversation with Khaldoon Tabaza - Ep.5

Abbas Zuaiter (also known to many of you as Eddy Zuaiter) from Greenwich, Connecticut on the east coast of the United States a friend, a seasoned global investor, and one of the first investors in the tech industry in our region, Co-Managing Member & Chief Investment Officer at Zuaiter Capital Holdings, LLC.

VO Podcast
July 14, 2020

Khaldoon Tabaza in discussion with Hany Al-Sonbaty - Ep.4

Hany Al-Sonbaty from Cairo, one of the people who influenced the internet industry in the region, currently Co-Founder and Managing Director of Sawari Ventures, an Egypt-focused Venture Capital Fund, and Flat6Labs, a start-up accelerator.

VO Podcast
July 13, 2020

Khaldoon Tabaza in discussion with Mohammed Jaffar - Ep.3

Mohammad Jaffar from Kuwait, Deputy Chairman & CEO Faith Capital Holding, and also founder of Talabat.com, an online food ordering company that was acquired by Delivery Hero in 2015 for $170m, in what was considered a milestone in the history of venture capital and entrepreneurial ventures in the Arab world.

VO Podcast
July 12, 2020

Khaldoon Tabaza in discussion with Saygin Yalcin Part 2 - Ep.2

Saygin Yalcin from Dubai, Founder and CEO of SellAnyCar. In this second part focus on Saygin’s own journey and what young founders and VCs can learn from him.

VO Podcast
July 11, 2020

Khaldoon Tabaza in discussion with Saygin Yalcin Part 1 - Ep.1

Saygin Yalcin from Dubai, Founder and CEO of SellAnyCar, an online marketplace where users can sell their cars in less than 30 minutes that has become the largest car trader in the UAE and the region without owning or renting a single showroom.