Cobone is an internet start-up based in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates that is specializing in group selling. The company was founded in July 2010 by Paul Kenny, an Irish entrepreneur. The company sells virtual and actual coupons to customers which enable them to get big discounts on activities and experiences around Dubai such as sports, dining, spa and salon treatments amongst others.

The company is due to launch officially in August 2010, with plans to start operating from key target cities in the Middle East, and expanding into new markets. At the moment, according to the company ‘s Twitter page, the company will operate in every city in the Middle East, North Africa and further.

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Cobone added Muhammad Minhaj Mehmood as J2ee/Grails Developer . (6/1/11)

Posted 3/12/13 at 10:33pm
Cobone added Pieter Sleeboom as Chief Operating Officer. (4/19/11)

Posted 8/29/11 at 8:16pm
Cobone added Byron Koller as Digital Brand Manager. (7/7/10)

Posted 6/28/11 at 3:02am
Cobone added May Ramirez as Administrative Assistant. (8/8/10)

Posted 8/17/10 at 1:43am
Cobone added Warrick Godfrey as Head of Global Marketing. (7/20/10)

Posted 8/17/10 at 1:36am
Cobone added Paul Kenny as CEO & Founder. (7/20/10)

Posted 8/14/10 at 10:59pm
Cobone — A Big Deal For The Middle East, Daily Deals Site Cobone Acquired By Tiger Global Management (3/9/13)

Posted 3/9/13 at 5:33pm via techcrunch.com