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Sakhr Software Acquires Dial Directions, Launches Spoken Arabic Translation via Mobile

Arab Crunch  Jul 01 09

Sakhr one of the oldest Arabic software companies, founded in 1982 has acquired Silicon Valley based startup, Dial Directions , a voice-activated phone service for driving directions.

I remember the first PC I used in my life was from Sakhr back in the late 80s, running its own property Arabic Operating system, where I used to play games. But during the 90s, Sakhr PC met the dust for Win-tel based PCs. However this announcement is significant because, I think it is the first time an Arab tech company acquires an American IT company (There are rumors of the other way around deals coming soon). Full story...

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Intel Capital Invests In UAE Based Telecommunications Analyst Software Provider, NeuString

Arab Crunch  less than a day ago

Another Investemnt round made recently in the tech sector in Arabia as Intel Capital, Intel Corporation’s global investment subsidiary, announced yesterday an investment in NeuString, a UAE-based telecommunications analyst software company.

Jordan’s Entrepreneurship Week Kicks Off With Interesting Sessions.

Arab Crunch  less than a day ago

Our friends at QRCE along with other partners have organized an entrepreneurship week. The week started this Sunday with interesting speakers including Joi Ito CEO creative common and early investor in Twitter, Reid Hoffman founder and CEO of LinkedIn , Mitchell Baker Chairwoman of Mozilla Foundation,, Laith Al-Qaem CEO, Arabian Business Consultants for [.

Creative Commons Launched in Jordan

Arab Crunch  4 days ago

Creative Commons (CC) the equivalent body to open source software foundations but for content has finally launched its Amman chapter.

Yahoo’s Acquisition of Maktoob Completed

Arab Crunch  Nov 12 09

ArabCrunch Broke at the global level that Yahoo Acquired Maktoob, today it was announced that the deal was completed on Thursday noon.

After Getting Funded, ArabCrunch Launches First Online Social Platform in the Arab World focused on Startups & The Technology Industry

Arab Crunch  Nov 10 09

After many days of hard work, after over a year of full time dedication to help startups and techies like you, today AC reach a major milestone.

Founded by Syrian Entrepreneur, Google Acquires AdMob for $750 Million

Arab Crunch  Nov 10 09

Google makes most of its money via Adwords, but not much on Mobile ads, AdMob that was founded by Syrian Entrepreneur Omar Hamoui, was the king.

University of Jordan Goes Green

Arab Crunch  Nov 07 09

Jordan is relatively poor in conventional energy resources and is basically a non-oil producing country, it has been a pioneer in using solar energy, since the 80s tens of thousands of homes has been using solar energy to heat water and many local companies has been investing in that field.

Yahoo!Maktoob’s Launches Workplace and University Friend Finder Alert for its Arabic Social Network “As7ab”

Arab Crunch  Nov 04 09

As7ab which means Friends in Arabic is one of first  Arabic social networks owned now by Yahoo! Maktoob, the social network  was launched around 2 years ago by Maktoob, since then it has been adding features gradually.

Arab Knowledge Report 2009: ?Towards Productive Intercommunication for Knowledge

Arab Crunch  Nov 02 09

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation has launched The Arab Knowledge Report 2009: Towards Productive Intercommunication for Knowledge during the Arab Strategy Forum.

Tiba3a: Unleashing the Beauty of Arabic on the Web

Arab Crunch  Oct 26 09

No one can deny that Arabic is one of the best looking written languages out there, it’s considered a highly sophisticated art form in addition of it being a communication medium.



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