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= Cobone =

Cobone is an e-commerce platform based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, offering daily discounted deals on a wide range of services and products, including travel, beauty, dining, activities, and more.

History
Cobone was founded in August 2010 by Irish entrepreneur Paul Kenny with backing from the Jabbar Internet Group. In 2013, it was acquired by the US-based investment firm Tiger Global Management for $40 million. The acquisition allowed Cobone to expand further and invest in technology and marketing to enhance its platform and customer experience. In 2015, Cobone was acquired by Jane Drury, CEO and founder of ME Digital Group, a Dubai-based digital marketing and e-commerce company.

Products and Services
Some of the main categories of deals offered by Cobone include:


 * 1) Food and dining: buffets, combo deals, grocery etc...
 * 2) Beauty and spa
 * 3) Activities and attractions: theme parks, museums, water parks, and more
 * 4) Travel and tourism: hotel stays, flights and city tours
 * 5) Health and fitness: gym memberships, fitness classes, and other wellness services
 * 6) Services: cleaning, pest control, laundry, online courses, and others
 * 7) Auto: car rental, servicing, tinting, Nano Ceramic etc...
 * 8) Jewelry and gifts

Cobone's deals and discounts change regularly, and customers can browse and purchase deals on the company's website or mobile app.

Notable Accomplishments
Since its launch in 2010, Cobone has achieved several accomplishments, including:


 * 1) Multiple acquisitions: Cobone has been involved in several acquisitions, including the acquisition of Middle East-based daily deal sites
 * 2) Awards and recognition: "Online Business of the Year" at the Gulf Capital SME Awards in 2012
 * 3) Giveaway: Cobone celebrated its 5th anniversary with a 50,000 AED giveaway, giving 1,000 AED/SAR store credit in both in the UAE and KSA.
 * 4) Partnership: Cobone and Loylogic, PointsPay announced a strategic partnership in 2017 to enhance the customer experience on Cobone's platform by offering customers more options to earn and redeem loyalty points.