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Did you hear? e& UAE reported $3.9 billion in Q3 2024 revenue, a 10% growth from last year! 🚀 ▪️ Subscriber base grew to 177.3 million globally, with 14.7 million in the UAE. ▪️ Expanded into Central and Eastern Europe by acquiring PPF Telecom. ▪️ Year-to-date revenue reached $11.6 billion—a 9% increase! Hatem Dowidar, Group CEO, shared his excitement about the company's growth, especially their focus on digital transformation and entering new markets.

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What if your online world is shaping what you think, without you even noticing? 🤔 Every search, every click, every "like" you give feeds algorithms designed to cater to you. But here’s the catch: these algorithms don’t just serve your preferences—they amplify them. This phenomenon, known as the "filter bubble," can subtly isolate you from ideas and opinions that challenge your perspective. Imagine you're researching a topic. Google's algorithms, based on your past activity, might prioritize results that confirm what you already believe. Over time, this creates a digital echo chamber, where only familiar ideas bounce back to you. Convenient? Yes. Broadened worldview? Not so much. Breaking free is easier than you think: 1️⃣ Search smart: Use neutral terms and multiple sources. 2️⃣ Switch it up: Explore different platforms and voices. 3️⃣ Stay curious: Seek out opinions you don’t agree with. Don’t let algorithms decide what you know. Take control of your information diet.

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Who did what? 🤔 Last week, 5 investments took place in the MENA region, 🇸🇦 Lean Technologies = $67.5 million (Series B funding) 🇦🇪 UnifyApps = $20 million (Series A funding) 🇦🇪 Epik Foods = $15.5 million  🇦🇪 Pemo = $7 million (pre-Series A funding) 🇪🇬 Efreshli = undisclosed (Seed funding) #MENAstartups #investments #startupecosystem #funding 

Would you look at that! Bitcoin’s dominance has hit 61.39%, the highest since March 2021. 🚀 After soaring past $93,000 and settling below $90,000, Bitcoin is leading the charge with layer-two advancements and rising institutional interest as "digital gold". Altcoins? They're struggling to keep up. Meanwhile, Dogecoin has surged 145% against Bitcoin, fueled by Elon Musk and Trump’s strategic bitcoin stockpile.

Lights, Camera, Investment 💰 Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is taking center stage with a $2 billion acquisition of a 54% stake in MBC GROUP. The deal includes Istedamah Holding Company selling its entire stake at 41.60 riyals per share.

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⚡️ A quick tech update in the Gulf: Oracle and Tamkeen have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an Oracle Engineering Center in Bahrain. Announced during the Gateway Gulf Forum 2024, this initiative aims to enhance the local IT workforce by providing specialized training and Oracle certifications. Good move to support Bahrain’s tech future!