HEC Paris, Doha collaborates with Mastercard: Unveiling the Mastercard Fellowship Program in AI

HEC Paris, Doha collaborates with Mastercard: Unveiling the Mastercard Fellowship Program in AI

Doha, Qatar – 10 April 2025: HEC Paris, the world’s top-ranked business school for Executive Education, has entered into a strategic engagement with Mastercard, becoming the official academic collaborator for Mastercard’s executive education programs in Qatar. The collaboration was officially marked by a signing ceremony at HEC Paris’ state-of-the-art Doha campus, reinforcing a shared commitment to […]

Al Ansari Financial Services Completes Acquisition of BFC Group, Becoming the Largest Non-Banking Financial Services Provider in the GCC

Al Ansari Financial Services Completes Acquisition of BFC Group, Becoming the Largest Non-Banking Financial Services Provider in the GCC

Dubai, UAE: Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC (“AAFS” or “the Group”), one of the leading integrated financial services groups in the UAE and the parent of Al Ansari Exchange, today announces the successful completion of its acquisition of BFC Group Holdings (“BFC”), after receiving all the required regulatory approvals, solidifying its position as the largest non-banking […]

Avaloq opens new office in DIFC to drive digital transformation in Middle East financial services

Avaloq opens new office in DIFC to drive digital transformation in Middle East financial services

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Avaloq, a leader in private banking, wealth management and investment management technology, has inaugurated its new regional office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This strategic expansion follows the signing of InvestGB, the wealth and investment management arm of Gulf Bank, and the recent addition of another major client in the […]

Mashreq Partners with Goldman Sachs Asset Management to Elevate Wealth Management Offerings in UAE

Mashreq Partners with Goldman Sachs Asset Management to Elevate Wealth Management Offerings in UAE

Dubai, UAE – Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, is pleased to announce a partnership with Goldman Sachs Asset Management. The new collaboration will enable Mashreq to provide discretionary services to its wealth management customers with an access to a range of discretionary portfolios, aligning with the bank’s aim of delivering a superior […]

Rentify, UAE’s game-changing FinPropTech startup, secures $500,000 pre-seed funding

Rentify, UAE’s game-changing FinPropTech startup, secures $500,000 pre-seed funding

Dubai, UAE – Rentify, a cutting-edge fintech & proptech startup, has launched in the UAE, bringing a seamless, tech-driven rental experience to landlords and tenants. With AED 1.5 billion in property value already signed up and scaling up rapidly, Rentify is set to redefine the rental ecosystem with its flexible payment solutions, AI-powered platform, and automated […]

Morocco’s PayTic Secures $4mln Funding to Scale Payments Solutions Across Africa

Morocco’s PayTic Secures $4mln Funding to Scale Payments Solutions Across Africa

Moroccan fintech startup PayTic has raised $4 million in funding to advance its payment automation solutions and facilitate expansion into North and Sub-Saharan African markets. AfricInvest led the funding round alongside Build Ventures, Axian Group, Mistral, Island Capital Partner, and Concrete. “This significant investment is a powerful validation of PayTic’s mission and the transformative impact […]

Bitget to Burn $120 Million worth of BGB for Upcoming Quarterly Burn

Bitget to Burn $120 Million worth of BGB for Upcoming Quarterly Burn

Global, April 9, 2025 – Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced a significant update to the burn mechanism of Bitget Token (BGB). This enhancement introduces a utility-based model that ties BGB’s quarterly burn amount to its on-chain usage, signifying the token’s evolution towards higher transparency, compliance, and sustainable token value. To […]

Plus500 Launches UAE Subsidiary with Prestigious SCA License to Strengthen Regional Presence

Plus500 Launches UAE Subsidiary with Prestigious SCA License to Strengthen Regional Presence

Dubai, UAE –  Plus500, a leading global multi-asset fintech group, has officially launched its new UAE subsidiary, Plus500Gulf Securities LLC (“Plus500Gulf”), under a prestigious mainland license from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). This expansion marks a major step in strengthening the Group’s presence in the UAE and the broader region. The new SCA license enables […]

NBK Partners with Harrods and Visa to Launch Exclusive Co-Branded Card for Kuwaiti Customers

NBK Partners with Harrods and Visa to Launch Exclusive Co-Branded Card for Kuwaiti Customers

Al-Othman: We are dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience that extends beyond banking, catering to every detail of our customers’ lifestyles Our partnership with Harrods, following our collaboration with Alshaya Group, sets the tone for a milestone year in 2025 Leveraging our extensive expertise, we anticipate customer needs and continuously strive to exceed their expectations Ward: The […]