Stake and ACE & Company Launch UAE Real Estate Liquidity Push
Stake and ACE & Company Partner to Expand UAE Real Estate Liquidity Options Stake, a MENA digital real estate investment platform, has entered into a strategic partnership with Switzerland-based investment group ACE & Company to develop liquidity solutions for investors in Stake products. ACE & Company manages more than US$2 billion in assets and brings […]
Read MoreSpeedinvest Launches First MEA Growth Fund to Back Early-Stage Startups
Speedinvest Launches First MEA Growth Fund to Support Early-Stage Startups European venture capital firm Speedinvest has launched its first flagship growth fund dedicated to early-stage companies across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), marking a broader push to deepen its presence in the region. The new fund will deploy capital alongside local teams and long-term […]
Read MoreDubai South Partners with Emirates NBD to Ease SME Access to Banking
Dubai South Partners with Emirates NBD to Improve SME Banking Access Dubai South has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Emirates NBD to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and improve access to banking services across the development. According to the announcement, the agreement is designed to make it easier for businesses operating in […]
Read MoreBurjX Adds Multi-Chain Stablecoin Rails Across Major Global Blockchains
BurjX Expands Multi-Chain Stablecoin Support Across Major Blockchains BurjX, a UAE-based digital asset brokerage and custodian licensed by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has expanded its platform to support stablecoin transfers across multiple blockchain networks within a regulated framework. The move adds broader connectivity for USDT and USDC […]
Read MoreDIFC to Embed AI Across Regulation and Operations as First AI-Native Hub
DIFC to Embed AI Across Regulation and Operations as First AI-Native Hub The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced plans to become the world’s first AI-native financial centre, with artificial intelligence set to be integrated across its legal, regulatory, operational and physical infrastructure. Rather than using AI as a standalone tool, DIFC said the […]
Read MoreAbu Dhabi and Shenzhen Sign New ADGM Agreement to Strengthen Collaboration
ADGM and Shenzhen’s Futian District Sign MoU to Expand Cross-Border Cooperation Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Futian District People’s Government of Shenzhen have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cross-border economic and financial collaboration. The agreement creates a framework for closer cooperation across a range of priority areas, including financial […]
Read MoreTabby Secures UAE Wallet License to Expand Financial Services
Tabby Secures UAE Wallet License to Broaden Financial Services Offering UAE-based fintech Tabby has obtained a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) license from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), marking a significant step in its effort to expand beyond buy now, pay later (BNPL) services. The approval allows the company to hold customer funds and […]
Read Moreruya Launches Cashback Credit Card in UAE with 2% Returns
ruya Launches Cashback Credit Card in the UAE with 2% Returns Digital Islamic bank ruya has introduced a new Mastercard Cashback Credit Card in the UAE, expanding its consumer payments offering with a Shari’ah-compliant product designed to reward everyday spending. The card offers 2% cashback on eligible purchases across common spending categories such as groceries, […]
Read MoreMoneyGram and NALA Use Stablecoins for Payouts in Africa and Asia
MoneyGram and NALA Partner to Use Stablecoins for Payouts in Africa and Asia MoneyGram, the global payments network serving consumers and businesses, has partnered with NALA, a stablecoin payments company, to support cross-border payouts into emerging markets using stablecoin-based settlement infrastructure. According to the companies, the collaboration combines MoneyGram’s international payments network with NALA’s stablecoin […]
Read MoreDIB Launches Relief Programme for UAE Frontline Workers
DIB Launches Relief Programme for UAE Frontline Workers Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has introduced a financial support programme for frontline workers in the UAE, offering instalment deferments, fee waivers and preferential banking benefits for eligible customers. The initiative is expected to cover around 25,000 consumer banking customers and will remain available until 30 June 2026, […]
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