Stake, a leading regional digital real estate investment platform, has successfully closed a $31 million Series B funding round. This significant capital injection, led by Emirates NBD, brings the company’s …
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omnispay, the UAE-based fintech disruptor, has officially closed a $2 million Pre-Series A funding round led by Infinity Value Capital Group. This capital injection marks a pivotal shift for the …
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Dubai Fintech District: The New 250,000-Square-Foot Epicenter for Web3 and Startup Innovation
Dubai’s evolution from a regional trading post to a global financial powerhouse has been nothing short of cinematic. As we approach 2026, the city is doubling down on its digital-first …
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UPFRONT and CredibleX Partnership: A Data-Driven Leap for SME Access to Finance in the UAE
UPFRONT, a UAE-based financial automation and analytics trailblazer, has officially partnered with CredibleX, the region’s premier embedded finance platform. This collaboration is designed to fundamentally dismantle the barriers to sme …
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WRISE and The Continental Group Partner to Scale Wealth Management in the UAE
In a move that signals the strengthening of the corridor between Asian and Middle Eastern capital markets, WRISE Group, a Singapore-based independent wealth management firm, has announced a strategic alliance …
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Mal Secures Record $230 M Seed Round to Power Global AI led Islamic Finance Platform
Abu Dhabi-based fintech, Mal, has made a resounding entry into the global financial landscape, securing a monumental $230 million in a seed funding round. This marks the largest seed-stage financing …
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Zand Bank Integrates XDC Network to Launch Blockchain Based Gold Trading in the UAE
UAE-based fintech disruptor, Zand, is making significant strides in bridging traditional finance with the decentralized world. The firm has successfully integrated the XDC Network, an enterprise-grade blockchain platform, into its …
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Mastercard and MoneyHash Expand Access to Merchant Cloud for Seamless Regional Payments
In a strategic move to accelerate the digital economy across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), Mastercard has entered into a groundbreaking collaboration with MoneyHash. This partnership is designed to …
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Bain Capital and ADIO Partner to Launch FIDA, Revolutionizing Financial Infrastructure
Abu Dhabi is making a monumental stride in cementing its position as a global financial hub with the announcement of a strategic partnership between the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) …
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Mastercard and Kee Platforms Partner to Scale Embedded Financing for SMEs in the Middle East
Mastercard, a global leader in payment technology, has announced a significant partnership with Kee Platforms to enhance and expand the availability of Embedded Financing for SMEs, micro retailers, and solo …