N2V http://n2v.com/en Just another WordPress site Wed, 09 May 2012 12:51:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Launch of Tech Sparks http://n2v.com/en/launch-of-tech-sparks/ http://n2v.com/en/launch-of-tech-sparks/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 12:51:52 +0000 admin http://n2v.com/en/?p=575 We are proud to announce the launch of our latest initiative that supports startups and entrepreneurs in the region, Tech Sparks. It aims to help entrepreneurs get their startups to the next level by hosting inspiring interviews with distinguished individuals in the entrepreneurial space including entrepreneurs, VCs, mentors, and more.
Tech Sparks main goal is to inspire entrepreneurs and give them pointers and the advice they need to make it big. Every guest brings in a unique background and a distinctive story full of insights and mind opening tips.

Not only does the show offer interviews but also provides the users a chance to connect directly with a future guest through the feature “Ask Our Guest”. The users will have the chance to send a text, voice, or even a video message to the guest. Some of those questions will be addressed directly to the guest during the interview.

To learn more, please visit www.techsparks.tv to get the full scoop!

We also encourage you to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest disruptive news in technology, cool trends, and much more.

]]> http://n2v.com/en/launch-of-tech-sparks/feed/ 0 OneCard and Dare’n'Deal sign a payment service agreement http://n2v.com/en/onecard-and-darendeal-sign-a-payment-service-agreement/ http://n2v.com/en/onecard-and-darendeal-sign-a-payment-service-agreement/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 10:20:35 +0000 admin http://n2v.com/en/?p=571 OneCard.net the e-shopping and online payment solution in the MENA region, has signed a payment service agreement with Dare’n'Deal, a leading group buying website in the region, to enable customers to pay for Dare’n'Deal services directly through OneCard.

Ahmed Fahmy, OneCard General Manager said, “Dare’n'Deal is one of the best group buying websites in the MENA region, it features a daily deals and discounts up to 90% on the best things to do, see, eat and buy in Egypt (Cairo – Alexandria) and KSA (Jeddah).”

“Dare’n'Deal users can choose from the various charging methods offered by OneCard, such as OneCard prepaid cards, credit cards, bank transfer and Fawry service,” Fahmy continued.

“OneCard is not only one of the most comprehensive online payment solution, but it is also a tool that empowers users to shop and buy Internet Connectivity, Online Games, Fixed Communication Services, Mobile Charge Cards, Stock Market Solutions, Educational Resources and much more,” he added.

It’s worth noting that group buying websites have achieved a new leap in online shopping concepts. They increased online shopping transactions through their daily offers and deals for best restaurants, shopping outlets, electronics and much more.

]]> http://n2v.com/en/onecard-and-darendeal-sign-a-payment-service-agreement/feed/ 0 N2V annual GTG event http://n2v.com/en/n2v-annual-gtg-meeting/ http://n2v.com/en/n2v-annual-gtg-meeting/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 11:08:44 +0000 admin http://n2v.com/en/?p=564 In our continuous effort to support and share best practices with our portfolio companies and increase bonding among N2Vians; we held our 2nd annual Get-To-Gather meeting on May 1st - 2nd 2012, at our company farm, in Gassim, KSA. This event gathered 30 people, including all N2V’s top Management team along with all N2V portfolio companies.

 
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The amazing technological ideas that have changed our lives in the last ten years came from bright minds of innovative youth, and we at Startappz understand the difficulties that facing most of the entrepreneurs during converting their ideas into successful applications.

Therefore, Pan-Arab tour has been initiated for the following reasons:
1.       Demonstrate the best practices techniques for mobile applications of designers and developers.
2.       Present success stories of Local entrepreneurs.
3.       Communicate with creative pioneers to invest in their ideas, which will change the lives of many people.
For the details of the tour, please follow this link: http://www.startappz.com/tour/

Startappz is an investment arm of N2V that focuses on mobile startups and technologies by providing seed funding, resident mentors, streamlined process, business development opportunities and all what it takes to launch seasoned products on mobile for Arabia and the world.

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 Believing in the prosperity of the media and the press in the region in terms of creativity and innovation as well as the freedom of speech was the main driver behind the forum being interested in initiating this agreement. The power of all this was proven by the transparency of the modern media

When asked, Mr. Haitham Yousef emphasized: “We are committed at the Arab Youth Media Forum to having an effective role and have the impact over the media and the Arabic press by doing strategic partnerships with the main entities specialized in the media by offering the right platforms over the web ”

 Mr. Khalid Natour, the CEO of Daftaree.com added to that: “In Daftaree, we work on serving all the elements that are combined present the Arabic community by creating their personal spots electronically and offering the answer for their main demand of getting the best online services, we are pleased with this cooperation with the forum for the positive results that we already can foresee that will be ending up serving the Arabic content online by giving the Arabic press the easiest and best platform they need to enrich the Arabic content online ”

 Daftaree.com is an outcome under the umbrella of N2Vlabs, a part of N2V that aims to offering a platform for the creation of the Arabic content targeting the bloggers at the beginners and the intermediate levels and even the professional ones by offering a diverse set of properties and features that made Daftaree the first choice for searchers seeking easiness and speed. Daftaree is making a huge success in several countries in the region like: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Algeria, United Arab Emirates and many other Arabic countries.

 It’s worth mentioning that the Arabic Media Forum “The first embassy in the Arab World” was founded back in 2006 to be an umbrella that gathers all the figures in media in the Arab world under the concept of “A media vision in the youth’s eyes”, the forum is the first in the Arab world that helps organize and increase the communication between the people in the media and the different media houses, the event includes giving awards in the media world as well as holding workshops operated by key figures in the Arabic media and the media foundations as well as the media and technology training centers

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The organizers had set an ambitious goal to make the event one of the large-scale platforms where the best projects and the most intelligent investors can meet.
 
The audience: perspective and successful Internet-entrepreneurs, venture capital investors, representatives of venture funds, business-angels, reputable experts and specialists in the field of new technologies.
]]> http://n2v.com/en/start-with-google-the-exhibition/feed/ 0 N2V Participate in ArabNet Digital Summit 2012 http://n2v.com/en/n2v-participate-in-arabnet-digital-summit-2012/ http://n2v.com/en/n2v-participate-in-arabnet-digital-summit-2012/#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:22:10 +0000 admin http://n2v.com/en/?p=531 We will have great pleasure participating in “ArabNet Forum 2012”, the region’s premiere internet conference, which will be held from 27 to 31 of March in Beirut, Lebanon.

Eng. Rashid Al-Ballaa, CEO of N2V, will be speaking at the leading conference in Arabia bringing together regional and global tech leaders to discuss emerging trends and cutting-edge technologies.

Nagi Salloum, Chief Marketing Officer at N2V, will be among the panel of distinguished judges for Ideathon and Startup Demo competitions. The Ideathon is a series of back-to-back 2-minute pitches from entrepreneurs with innovative ideas. The Startup Demo is a back-to-back 5-minute pitches that offers entrepreneurs with an internet product or service the opportunity.

Our presence during the conference will involve directors from our offices in Riyadh, Amman, Cairo and Dubai, will attend ArabNet 2012, including: Mr. Rashid AlBallaa, CEO of N2V; Mr. Nagi Salloum, Chief Marketing Officer at N2V;  along with all heads of N2V investment programs, guest entrepreneurs and many others.

]]> http://n2v.com/en/n2v-participate-in-arabnet-digital-summit-2012/feed/ 0 N2V FB Photo Contest app is a finalist in Internet Awards Middle East 2012 http://n2v.com/en/n2v-fb-photo-contest-app-is-a-finalist-in-internet-awards-middle-east-2012/ http://n2v.com/en/n2v-fb-photo-contest-app-is-a-finalist-in-internet-awards-middle-east-2012/#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:30:19 +0000 admin http://n2v.com/en/?p=527 We are pleased to announce that our popular N2V FB Logo contest got shortlisted as a finalist in the Internet Awards Middle East 2012 for Best Digital Campaign – media and
communications.

The ceremony to announce the winners will be held in Dubai on April 18th, 2012.

]]> http://n2v.com/en/n2v-fb-photo-contest-app-is-a-finalist-in-internet-awards-middle-east-2012/feed/ 0 The Mobile for the Poor Competition http://n2v.com/en/the-mobile-for-the-poor-competition/ http://n2v.com/en/the-mobile-for-the-poor-competition/#comments Sun, 11 Mar 2012 13:57:35 +0000 admin http://n2v.com/en/?p=519
Last Saturday at the Java Developers Conference, Ayman Ibrahim phD, from Orange Labs announced the launch of the Mobile for The Poor competition. N2V Startappz  and Orange Labs, together with Information Technology Institute (ITI), Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC) and Nokia aim to explore the problems that plague the urban poor population, and its related ecosystem, and attempt to identify how mobile applications could play a role in fighting poverty and improving the lives of this deprived segment of the society.
 
 
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Nagi Salloum, Chief Marketing Officer at N2V, said: “Lifeline introduces a whole new concept in visualizing content, suitable for individuals and companies, from for remembering precious moments of one’s life, to showcasing a company’s activities, or even reading old stories in news sites”.

“We are also introducing a radical new web and user experience design, eliminating unnecessary elements such as menu bar, logos, keeping all design elements contained in the scroll bar. This results in a simple and intuitive interface that allows any user to use Lifeline seamlessly.”

Go to lifeline.scoovery.com and start building your lifeline to tell your life story.

 

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