Oman’s ahlibank launches new POS financing program for SME customers

Oman’s ahlibank launches new POS financing program for SME customers

Muscat. In line with its intuitive efforts to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through well-articulated solutions, ahlibank has recently announced the launch of its Point of Sale (POS) Financing Program for SMEs. The new program is geared towards SMEs who are willing to use, or are already using, ahlibank’s POS machines, granting short/medium term loans […]

Meta AI officially launches in the MENA Region

Meta AI officially launches in the MENA Region

Fully available in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, and Iraq—with more countries launching soon. Dubai, UAE: Today, Meta announced the expansion of its AI assistant, Meta AI, to the Middle East and North Africa, empowering users in the region with a tool to learn, create and connect to the things and people they care about […]

UAE-based Web3 financial platform Klickl partners with IMKAN Properties to pioneer Cryptocurrency Payments in UAE Real Estate

UAE-based Web3 financial platform Klickl partners with IMKAN Properties to pioneer Cryptocurrency Payments in UAE Real Estate

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Klickl, the UAE-based Web3 financial platform, has announced a collaboration with IMKAN Properties, a leading global real estate master developer based in Abu Dhabi, to facilitate property purchases through cryptocurrency. This collaboration is set to revolutionize real estate transactions by introducing an innovative financial model that will elevate the home-buying experience for regional […]

Etihad Credit Insurance joins the KYC Blockchain Platform

Etihad Credit Insurance joins the KYC Blockchain Platform

Dubai, UAE – 03 February 2025: Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit company, joined the KYC Blockchain Platform, marking a first for the insurance sector. Led by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the initiative aims to improve ease of doing business, company KYC compliance, and customer data quality and enable […]

London-based BaaS tech provider BKN301 announces Qatar office as Regional Headquarters for all MENA Operations

London-based BaaS tech provider BKN301 announces Qatar office as Regional Headquarters for all MENA Operations

Qatar’s digital payments market is rapidly expanding, with the number of users projected to reach 2.87 million by 2028. February 03, 2025: BKN301 Group, a London-based Banking-as-a-Service technology provider dedicated to empowering the financial industry and operating in European and MENA markets, has designated its Qatar office as the company’s regional headquarters for the MENA region, […]

Mashreq report $2.45bln net profit after tax in 2024

Mashreq report $2.45bln net profit after tax in 2024

DUBAI: Mashreq Bank’s net profit rose to AED9 billion in 2024, an increase of about 4 percent compared to 2023, after paying taxes worth AED869 million. Net Profit Before Tax reached AED9.9 billion, representing a 12 percent increase in 2024. Mashreq achieved AED 13.4 billion in revenue, representing a 24 percent increase year-on-year (YoY) and […]

Saudi-based AJIL Financial Services Company partners with Newgen to digitalise financing operations

Saudi-based AJIL Financial Services Company partners with Newgen to digitalise financing operations

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Newgen Software, a global leader in AI-enabled digital transformation solutions, has announced a partnership with AJIL Financial Services Company (AJIL), a prominent financing company in Saudi Arabia. As AJIL’s digital transformation partner, Newgen will provide its flagship Low-Code Platform and Shariah-compliant financing solutions to streamline its offerings, including Murabaha, Ijarah, and other […]