Landmark partnership creates a leading global Shariah-compliant asset management platform with $3.8 billion in AUM and regulated presence across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Singapore BlueFive Capital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, July 1, 2026: BlueFive Capital, a global investment platform managing $15 billion in assets, has successfully completed the acquisition of a substantial stake in Sidra […]
Offers continuous access and flexibility, aligning with the bank’s journey to lead in digital banking and customer experience Dubai, UAE: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Alba Cars, Dubai’s most trusted used-car showroom to offer a Digital […]
The financing of Ruya’s seventh deal from its flagship Private Credit Facility, and its first investment in sovereign intelligence applications, supports Whiteshield’s mission to build the policy intelligence layer that enables governments to continuously learn, decide and adapt in an AI-driven world. Ruya Partners Abu Dhabi, Dubai & Riyadh: Ruya Partners Limited (“Ruya”), the ADGM-based […]
Intelligent Wealth Ecosystem is an integrated wealth platform designed to connect investing, robo-advisory, financial planning, investment research, and human-supervised AI into one connected financial journey. Built with a multi-market vision across the Middle East and Europe, Intelligent is developing a platform for individuals, advisors, and institutions looking for a more structured way to make financial […]
June 30, 2026 Redefining how the world’s professionals connect, grow, and monetize their expertise. Cairo, Egypt: BrainsMingle.com, an AI-driven, video-first professional network designed to prioritize authentic human connection, today announced a $400,000 strategic seed investment from BasharSoft Group. As Egypt and MENA’s leading human capital technology institution, BasharSoft’s investment marks a pivotal moment in the evolution […]
Since the launch of stablecoin settlement capabilities a year ago in CEMEA, settlement volumes have increased nearly 60 times Outlined a series of AI Token Stablecoin capabilities Visa today outlined a series of AI Token Stablecoin capabilities designed to help clients across the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) region participate in […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — 29 June 2026: Tabby, the financial services app, today announced it has received a consumer finance licence and an SME finance licence from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). The licences let Tabby offer customers in Saudi Arabia longer plans on larger purchases, alongside the 4 interest-free monthly payments they already use, and […]
Samir Atitallah appointed CEO to lead the Bank’s DIFC operation and support regional growth ambitions Experienced Board bringing together leading banking figures including Elissar Farah Antonios, former Citi UAE CEO and regional MENA Head Dubai – Arab Bank Switzerland, the Geneva-headquartered Swiss private banking group, announces the launch of ABS (Middle East) Limited in Dubai International […]
State Street Saudi Arabia Financial Solutions, has upgraded its license to a Managing Investment and Operating Funds (MIOF) license from the Capital Market Authority in Saudi Arabia, enabling the firm to offer local fund administration services in the Kingdom. The expanded license enables institutional investors, asset managers, and asset owners to establish, operate, and service […]
Deutsche Bank today announced the appointment of Danelee Masia as Chief Country Officer (CCO) for South Africa and General Manager of Deutsche Bank AG Johannesburg Branch. Danelee will serve as Deutsche Bank’s senior representative in the country, with overall responsibility for leading the franchise, maintaining strong governance standards, and deepening engagement with clients, regulators and key stakeholders. […]