Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – LandIn, a leading soft-landing partner for global startups, has announced a strategic partnership with Fintech News UAE, a premier platform for fintech developments in the UAE and MENA region. This collaboration is designed to empower high-potential founders by providing them with the tools, connections, and guidance needed to successfully enter and scale within Saudi […]
UAE’s crypto startup Resolv Labs raises $10mln Seed round co-led by Cyber.Fund and Maven 11
UAE-based crypto startup Resolv Labs has raised $10 million in a seed round led by Cyber.Fund and Maven11 and joined by Coinbase Ventures, SCB Limited, Arrington Capital, Animoca Ventures, Gumi Cryptos, NoLimit Holdings, and Robot Ventures. Founded in 2023 by Ivan Kozlov, Fedor Chmile, and Tim Shekikhachev, Resolv Labs provides a backed True-Delta Neutral Architecture for low-risk crypto investments. The funding […]
Dubai-Based Arabic.AI launches MENA’s first B2B Agentic AI Platform
Dubai, UAE: Arabic.AI emerged from stealth mode today, unveiling what executives call the first truly agentic AI platform specifically engineered for Arabic language. The Dubai-based startup, with offices spanning MENA, the U.S., and Europe, enters the market with substantial technical advantages over global competitors. Founder’s Vision: A Deeply Local, Globally Competitive Model Founded by serial entrepreneur […]
Al Ansari Exchange and Visa Extend Strategic Partnership, Accelerating the Future of Digital Payments
Dubai, UAE – 22 April 2025: Al Ansari Exchange, the leading remittance and foreign exchange service provider in the UAE and a subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services, today announced the extension of its strategic partnership with Visa, a global leader in digital payments. This agreement represents the continuation of a robust and enduring collaboration, […]
ISSF Invests USD 3 Million in Antler MENAP Fund to Boost Jordan’s Startup Ecosystem
The Innovative Startups and SMEs Fund (ISSF) – the largest investment fund of its kind in Jordan has announced a USD 3 million investment in the Antler MENAP Fund LP. The USD 60 million early-stage venture capital fund, launched by Antler, focuses on pre-seed to Series A investments across the MENA region, with a sector […]
RAKBANK posts AED 772 million Profit Before Tax in Q1 2025
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, April 21, 2025 – The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (RAKBANK) today reported its financial results for first Quarter of 2025. Highlights – Q1 2025 All percentage variances are YoY Key Financial Highlights – Q1 2025 Profit after tax of AED 704M for Q1’25 up 22.7% over Q1’24 Operating […]
Invest Qatar and QNB partner to offer tailored services to Foreign Investors
Doha – Qatar: Invest Qatar, the Investment Promotion Agency of Qatar, and QNB have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the ease of doing business for foreign investors entering the Qatari market. This collaboration is designed to strengthen Qatar’s position as a leading investment destination by offering streamlined access to business setup services and customised […]
Skywards Everyday partners with EmCan to offer UAE Customers More Rewards
Skywards Everyday continues to expand its network of more than 400 brand partnerships across a wide range of categories. The app – which enables members to earn Skywards Miles all day, every day – has now introduced its first-ever two-way points conversion partnership with EmCan by Emarat. UAE customers can now convert Skywards Miles to […]
QDB unveils Mergers and Acquisitions Program to promote competitiveness and growth in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to support the private sector and strengthen the sustainability of Qatari businesses, Qatar Development Bank (QDB) has announced the launch of its Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) program. The strategic initiative offers integrated solutions to companies seeking growth, access to new opportunities, strategic partnerships, or structured and efficient exit […]
Emirates NBD partners with Kinexys by J.P. Morgan to Boost Cross-Border Payment Security
Dubai, UAE: Emirates NBD a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, announces its strategic decision to join Kinexys Liink, the world’s first bank-led peer-to-peer data sharing network, from Kinexys by J.P. Morgan. Through integrating with Kinexys Liink’s ‘Confirm’ Application, designed for the exchange of global account validation information, Emirates […]
