Bitget aims to support 50+ promising projects in the next six months with this capital Dubai, August 11, 2026: Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched Project Archimedes, a $300 million institutional capital program for quantitative trading firms, asset managers and market makers. With the vision of backing minds that move markets, Project […]
Arab Therapy Raises $2 Million Pre-Series A to Expand AI-Powered Mental Health Services Across MENA
Backed by investors from Jordan, the UK, and Saudi Arabia, the company will accelerate regional expansion, advance its AI-powered mental health platform, and improve access to culturally relevant mental healthcare for Arabic-speaking communities worldwide. Arab Therapy, a leading AI-powered mental health platform, founded by Dr. Tareq Dalbah (CEO) and Hekmat Al Hasi (CPTO), today announced […]
UAE-Based AI Startup Cobi Raises $1 Million Pre-Seed Funding, led by Lunara Partners
Dubai, UAE — August 11, 2026: UAE-based customer intelligence startup Cobi has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Lunara Partners, with participation from Plug and Play, Annex Investments, and Spring. Founded in 2024 by Darren Edmund and Botlhale Mosoane, Cobi is developing an AI-powered customer intelligence platform designed to help businesses […]
ADI Chain and Shipfinex partner to establish the first regulated tokenized maritime asset class in the RWA market
Maritime Asset Tokens developed under the partnership will be available exclusively on ADI Chain Shipfinex brings an initial pipeline of around 35 vessels valued at approximately US$500 million. The partnership addresses a commercial fleet valued at approximately US$2.17 trillion, against total global ship finance of approximately US$680 billion ABU DHABI, UAE – ADI Chain and Shipfinex […]
The Bank of Jordan Group Launches Its First Branch in Saudi Arabia
The Bank of Jordan Group has inaugurated its first branch in Saudi Arabia in a strategic move that reflects its vision for sustainable growth and reinforces its position as an integrated regional banking group. Following the Saudi Central Bank’s approval to commence banking operations on 27/2/1448 AH, the expansion strengthens its presence in one of […]
stc pay Becomes the First Provider in Bahrain to Launch In-App Transaction Authentication For Online Card Payments
Manama, Bahrain – stc pay Bahrain, Bahrain’s innovative and accessible mobile wallet for digital financial transactions, has announced the launch of stc pay Secure Approve, an advanced in-app transaction authentication feature for online card payments. With this release, it becomes the first financial technology provider in Bahrain to allow customers to review transaction details and approve online […]
Mastercard Appoints Yasemin Bedir as President of Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) Region
o Move highlights strong leadership bench with proven results Dubai, UAE; 11 August 2026: Mastercard announced that Yasemin Bedir has been appointed President of the company’s Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region, effective 1 September. The company’s EEMEA region was expanded in recent years, bringing additional markets to what is now a vibrant, agile and high growth potential […]
Emirates NBD collaborates with Dubai Future District Fund to accelerate FinTech and AI innovation and enhance customer experiences
Dubai, UAE: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, Türkiye and South Asia (MENATSA) region, has announced a strategic partnership with Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) to drive FinTech and AI innovation and enhance customer experience. Both partners will collaboratively source, identify, pilot and adopt innovative technology-driven solutions impacting the […]
Saudi Arabia Drives IBS Growth as the Middle East’s #1 Provider of Remittance & Exchange Kiosks and Telecom SSM, Generating Millions of Monthly Transactions
Infinite Business Solutions (IBS), the Dubai-headquartered FinTech company founded by Jordanian entrepreneurs Ibrahim Darraz and Mohammad Al-Azzeh, continues to strengthen its position as one of the region’s leading digital transformation enablers, powering millions of secure transactions every month across more than 10 countries throughout the Middle East and Africa. With Saudi Arabia representing its largest […]
botim and Mastercard launch Region’s First All-In-One Card with Mastercard One Credential
Dubai, UAE – botim, the UAE’s leading fintech platform, has collaborated with Mastercard to launch the Mastercard One Credential, giving eligible botim cardholders greater flexibility and control over how they access and manage payments through a single card solution. This launch also marks the first rollout of the solution in the UAE and across Eastern Europe, the […]
