The strategic initiative advances AI-powered digital workforce solutions to drive intelligent automation, future-ready operations, and transformative growth across the region. Middle East – Deloitte has launched its Global Agentic Network, a strategic initiative designed to scale AI-driven digital workforce solutions for organizations around the world, with significant potential to transform business operations across the Middle East. […]
Whish Money Launches Region’s First Cardless Shopify Checkout
UAE: Whish Money SAL, a leading fintech company is proud to announce the launch of Whish Pay on Shopify, the world’s leading e-commerce platform. Whish Pay, is a payment checkout solution launched by Whish Money that enables businesses to offer easy and secure payments. This achievement aims to revolutionize digital payments and accelerate e-commerce growth. “At […]
Emirates NBD wins record eight awards at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025
Bank wins five regional awards including “Middle East’s Best Bank 2025” showcasing a landmark year of strategic expansion, digital leadership and financial performance. Winner of three UAE awards including “UAE’s Best Bank”, “UAE’s Best Bank for ESG” and “UAE’s Best Investment Bank for Equity Capital Markets (ECM)” Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Emirates NBD, a leading banking […]
Qatar Financial Centre Launches Tokenised Carbon Markets Ecosystem to Support Cross-Border Carbon Trading
The Qatar Financial Centre is creating an ecosystem for tokenised carbon markets, which will not only facilitate cross-border carbon credit movements but also enable tokens produced in various countries to be easily exchanged. The Qatar Financial Centre is creating an ecosystem for tokenised carbon markets, which will not only facilitate cross-border carbon credit movements but also enable […]
Lottery.com acquires majority stake in Dubai-based Nook Holdings, rebrand as Sports.com Hub
FORT WORTH, Dallas, June 13, 2025 — Lottery.com Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRY, LTRYW) (“Lottery.com” or “the Company”), a leading technology company transforming the intersection of gaming, sports and entertainment, today announces its growth strategy for Nook Holdings Limited (“Nook”), the UAE-based sports and wellness incubator located at One JLT, Dubai. The Company is expected to complete […]
UAE-based Hoko Agency acquires Everdome to strengthen HumAIn Assets – A new creative AI venture
Their success has been driven by a nimble, Web3-native approach, community-focused storytelling, and a deep understanding of immersive digital marketing. Hoko Agency, known for its cutting-edge campaigns for global brands including Mercedes-Benz, DP World, Hublot, Red Bull, Zegna, and LVMH, has announced the acquisition of Everdome, a pioneering UAE-based metaverse company. This strategic acquisition supports […]
Visa signs football phenom Lamine Yamal as global ambassador for FIFA World Cup 26
Marking the one-year countdown, Visa kicks off exclusive fan access and experiences tied to one of the sport’s most exciting young stars and more to come as the tournament approach. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – With exactly one year to go until the FIFA World Cup 26™ kicks off across Canada, Mexico and the United States, […]
Berlin-based FinTech Payrails raises €27.7mln to Scale payment platform across Europe and MENA
Berlin, Germany – June 12, 2025 — German FinTech startup Payrails, a global payment software company, has raised €27.7 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate product innovation, scale its platform, and support commercial growth across EMEA. The funding round was led by HV Capital’s Growth Fund, with participation from existing investors EQT […]
Abu Dhabi-based proptech eVoost AI secures seed funding from Qora71
eVoost AI, an Abu Dhabi-based proptech founded in 2024 by Cristian Pastrana, raised seed funding from Qora71, marking the syndicate’s first lead investment. The startup uses emotional profiling and behavioural segmentation to deploy AI-powered virtual agents for real estate buyers, offering tailored property suggestions and analytics. Funds will go toward the global expansion of its […]
Turkey’s AI Startup VenueX Raises $1.2M to Expand into UAE and Saudi Arabia
Istanbul, June 2025 — VenueX, an Istanbul-based AI startup, has secured USD 1.2 million in a bridge funding round led by Singapore-based Orbit Startups. Other participants in the round include Re-Pie, Akkök Holding, and Akyasam. The funding will be used to fuel the company’s expansion across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with […]
