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Salesforce’s customer relationship management solutions are empowering AlMalki Group, a Saudi-based family-owned business, which specializes in the luxury retail and distribution market, to digitally transform the GCC’s $29 billion e-commerce market.

YAAP, a specialized influencer marketing company based in Dubai, has has teamed up with data-driven social intelligence platform Tagger Media in a deal that marks the latter’s entry into the Middle East market. Tagger already has 17 offices on six continents and its arrival in the Middle East is part of a global expansion strategy.

Popular ride-hailing super-app Grab has taken a leap into the world of web3, offering its users a range of blockchain-enabled features. Grab users can now set up web3 wallets, participate in blockchain rewards programs, and even make payments using NFTs. The company has also collaborated with the Monetary Authority of Singapore to introduce NFT vouchers for various popular dining and experiential offerings within the city.

Taiwan-based AI Martech firm TenMax announced the launch of a strategic channel partnership with Infobip, a global cloud communications platform, to bring advanced marketing automation and digital transformation solutions to the Indonesia market.

EZvolt, a Brazilian startup launched in 2019, is dedicated to providing electric vehicle charging services in residential and commercial condominiums, has raised a round of $2 million. With this capital injection, EZVolt will initiate several projects, including the launch of ultra-fast electric charging stations in Rio de Janeiro. Currently, EZVolt operates in 13 states in Brazil and has deployed more than 600 chargers, facilitating approximately 16,000 battery recharges per month.

Kunzapp, the startup based in Mexico and Chile specializing in enterprise software management, announced today that it has closed a $750,000 investment round. The startup has shown an impressive 22% month-over-month growth and currently has 20 clients in its portfolio. Among the short-term goals, the company plans to reach $1 million in annual recurring revenue in the next 14 months. The idea for Kunzapp emerged after Del Castillo and Abarca observed the lack of practical solutions for managing multiple software subscriptions in companies.

IAPrecision is a first-of-its-kind agricultural industry-focused drone technology and data analytics service enterprise in Nigeria. The startup, founded in 2021, provides farmers with aerial intelligence and actions that empower them to undertake smart and precision-driven agriculture leveraging drone technology and the power of data they generate.

Smile ID, a leading provider of biometric identity verification solutions, has today announced the launch of Smile Links – a no-code solution that lets businesses verify customers faster. Smile Links is a customisable, no-code KYC solution that reduces the technical requirements for businesses to go live. With a few clicks in the Smile ID portal, companies can generate and customise an identity verification flow complete with their name, logo, and data privacy policy, all in just a few minutes.

Nestcoin, a development company housing modern finance project Onboard, has secured $1.9 million in a strategic funding round. Hashed Emergent, a Web2.5 fund for builders from emerging markets, led the round. Alter Global, Magic Fund, CMT Digital, and 4DX Ventures are among the existing investors that took part. Adaverse and Base Ecosystem Fund, two new investors, also participated.

Adobe has announced a partnership with India’s Ministry of Education with the aim of boosting creative expression in classrooms using Adobe Express. Adobe Express is an AI-first, all-in-one, quick and easy content creation app with generative AI capabilities, that allows users to create content like posters, animated videos, web pages, and PDFs.

As the governments’ push towards digital transformation fuels demand for data centres in the Middle East, the UAE has firmly established itself as a leader in driving the data centre evolution with around 28 active colocation facilities. Several data centres and cloud providers have either established a presence or are seeking to expand their footprint in the country.

Cost-of-living increases in Australia reduced ad spending by nearly AU$2 billion (~USD $1,284,060,000) and is now causing many Australian businesses to source from overseas suppliers. A new study by Money Transfer Comparison found that 51% of businesses planned to do so in the next 12 months.