Taaleem to acquire Kids First Group a leading GCC early-learning education provider

Taaleem to acquire Kids First Group a leading GCC early-learning education provider

KFG operates a portfolio of highly reputed brands including Redwood Montessori Nursery, Odyssey Nursery, Willow Children’s Nursery, Ladybird and Children’s Oasis offering four different curricula through 34 nurseries in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha catering to more than 5,000 students, with potential for further growth across the portfolio. This transaction is in line with Taaleem’s […]

Qi and U.S based K2 Integrity join forces to align Iraq’s financial sector with global standards

Qi and U.S based K2 Integrity join forces to align Iraq’s financial sector with global standards

K2 Integrity will further use Qi’s UAE back office as an innovation incubator and sandbox for new Qi products and services. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – In a strategic move to strengthen financial compliance standards across its operations, Qi, also known as International Smart Card, has signed a landmark partnership with K2 Integrity, a global compliance […]

CI Capital Asset Management Launches Egypt’s First Sustainable Equity Fund: Misr Green ESG Fund

CI Capital Asset Management Launches Egypt’s First Sustainable Equity Fund: Misr Green ESG Fund

Cairo, Egypt: CI Capital Asset Management (CIAM), Egypt’s leading asset manager and a Forbes Top 40 asset manager in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, a subsidiary of CI Capital Holding (CICH.CA), is proud to announce the launch of the country’s first open-ended sustainable equity fund — the “Misr Green – Sustainability (ESG) Fund” […]

Forté Aviation partners with Deus X Pay to launch crypto payments for luxury travel

Forté Aviation partners with Deus X Pay to launch crypto payments for luxury travel

This collaboration will enable Forté Aviation to accept cryptocurrency payments, allowing clients to enjoy a seamless and secure transaction experience. Vilnius, Lithuania – Deus X Pay, a licensed institutional stablecoin payment solutions provider, is excited to announce its partnership with Forté Aviation Consultants, a leading provider of bespoke global private jet charter solutions. This collaboration will enable Forté […]

Jingle Pay collaborates with Western Union to power cross-border money transfers

Jingle Pay collaborates with Western Union to power cross-border money transfers

DUBAI, UAE- Jingle Pay, a leading digital financial services platform in the Middle East & South Asia, today announced a significant collaboration partnership with Western Union, to enable delivery of international money transfers (remittances) from select markets. Under this agreement, Jingle Pay will serve as a key partner for Western Union, providing support to the flow […]

UAE’s OCTA Secures $20 Million Credit Facility from Sukna Fund

UAE’s OCTA Secures $20 Million Credit Facility from Sukna Fund

OCTA, a UAE-based fintech platform streamlining financial operations for SMEs, has announced the closing of a $20 million credit facility from the Sukna Fund for Direct Financing (SFDF). The funding will enable OCTA to embed short-term working capital financing directly into its platform, offering seamless credit access to small and medium-sized enterprises across the Kingdom. […]

Emirates NBD expands its near real-time cross-border payment network to over 40 countries worldwide

Emirates NBD Becomes First MENA Bank to Commit to WELL at Scale with International WELL Building Institute

Certifications within WELL at scale Programme enable the bank to measure performance, taking actions in areas impacting ESG and health Emirates NBD Group is already recognised as top organisation across both commercial and retail in MENA for LEED Platinum Dubai, UAE: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye […]

UAE’s SaturnX Raises $3M Seed Round to Build Stablecoin-Powered Infrastructure for Global Remittances

UAE’s SaturnX Raises $3M Seed Round to Build Stablecoin-Powered Infrastructure for Global Remittances

UAE based SaturnX, the infrastructure provider for stablecoin-based cross-border payments, closes a $3 million seed round. The round was led by White Star Capital, with participation from strategic institutional investors. The company enables businesses and financial institutions to move money globally through an API-first platform that leverages stablecoin liquidity, smart FX routing, and regulatory-compliant payout […]

Flat6Labs KSA, Glint Ventures back Darwinz AI with $325K in first ever institutional funding round

Flat6Labs KSA, Glint Ventures back Darwinz AI with $325K in first ever institutional funding round

Saudi-Egyptian startup Darwinz AI raised USD 325k in a seed funding round led by Flat6Labs KSA and Glint Ventures. The round marks the company’s first institutional funding round after having until now been bootstrapped by its co-founders, co-founder Mohy Aboualam. Darwinz AI? Founded in Egypt in 2021 by Emad Elazhary and Mohy Aboualam, Darwinz AI is a startup that […]