ADX becomes the first exchange in the GCC to welcome Thndr, a leading regional investment platform. Thndr users will soon be able to invest directly in ADX-listed securities and ETFs Thndr partnership reinforces ADX’s commitment to financial inclusion and innovation Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) today onboarded Thndr, a leading […]
Digified is proud to announce that it has secured regulatory approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) for its AI-powered digital onboarding, eKYC, and e-contracting services tailored for non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) in Egypt. With this regulatory milestone, lending, investment, and insurance companies regulated by the FRA can now fully create digital IDs, verify their e-kyc, and sign […]
Aimed at supporting Ajman Bank’s ambitious net-zero and sustainable finance strategy. Ajman, UAE – In a move to contribute towards sustainable transformation of the UAE economy, Ambipar, a global leader in environmental and carbon solutions, and Ajman Bank, one of the UAE’s most dynamic financial institutions, are proud to announce a long-term strategic partnership aimed at […]
Abu Dhabi: Shory, the UAE’s leading digital insurance platform, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Wio Bank to deliver a faster and more accessible way for customers to obtain car insurance, seamlessly embedded within the Wio Personal app. This milestone collaboration was officially formalized during a signing ceremony, highlighting the shared commitment of both […]
Dubai, UAE – August 7, 2025 — Laser Digital, the digital asset subsidiary of Japan’s Nomura Bank, has become the first firm to receive a limited license to offer regulated over-the-counter (OTC) crypto derivatives under the Dubai Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA)’s pilot framework. With this milestone, Laser Digital is now the first regulated entity […]
The e-marketplace allows a wide network of local merchants – whether operating online or through physical retail outlets – to showcase their products directly within the app. Bahrain – ONE App, powered by Al Salam Bank, has announced the launch of its integrated e-marketplace and Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) feature. This latest development reflects […]
F6 Group launches F6 Ventures, a new seed-stage investment firm, alongside Flat6Labs, to support startups across the Middle East and Africa. The newly launched VC fund will manage six funds with over $90 million in assets under management (AUM), focusing on seed and early-stage investments. F6 Ventures will address funding gaps in emerging ecosystems, focusing on […]
The UAE is set to launch Digital Dirham through phases, according to a new report from the Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE). Once launched, Digital Dirham, which is the digital alternative to physical money, will allow the public to use it for a wide range of payments, including online, in-store, commercial and peer-to-peer transactions. A […]
Abu Dhabi: Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank), the leading digital bank in the UAE, has announced a strategic partnership with Al Fardan Exchange, one of the UAE’s most trusted and long-standing financial services providers, to offer customers fast and convenient account deposit services across the country. With over 90 Al Fardan Exchange branches located throughout the […]
Inveniam is excited to announce a strategic technology and commercial partnership with MANTRA, a layer 1 blockchain focused on the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs). The collaboration includes a $20 million investment in MANTRA to deliver private real-world assets (RWAs) packaged with real-time asset reporting and surveillance to DeFi and institutional capital allocators. It will […]