Dubai, UAE: After a successful round of funding, Teammates.ai launches a category-defining platform that drastically transforms the way businesses operate. Previously known as Uktob.ai, the rebranded platform builds on its experience in artificial intelligence (AI) agents, enabling businesses to use AI to take on entire job functions through Autonomous AI Teammates. This announcement marks a significant milestone […]
Halo AI Raises $6 Million Led by Raed Ventures and Shorooq
Dubai, January 13, 2025 — Halo AI, the innovative platform reshaping how brands and creators collaborate, announced the successful closing of a $6 million seed funding round. Led by Raed Ventures and Shorooq, the round also saw participation from strategic investors, including former C-level executives from Snapchat, leaders from Microsoft and Airbnb, senior executives from […]
TESS Payments and Alfardan Exchange Partners to redefine Digital Payments in Qatar
Doha, Qatar: TESS Payments announced a strategic partnership with Al Fardan Exchange, marking a significant advancement in Qatar’s financial ecosystem. This collaboration merges TESS Payments’ innovative financial technology with Al Fardan Exchange’s longstanding reputation for trust and reliability, aiming to set a new standard for digital payments and remittances in the country. This partnership represents […]
Abu Dhabi’s Shorooq to invest $9m in two Content Creation Ventures
Abu Dhabi-based alternative investment company Shorooq has announced a $9 million investment in two innovative ventures that participated in the One Billion Pitches competition, part of the 1 Billion Followers Summit held in Dubai. The three-day global content-focused event, which concluded on Monday, also contributed $4 million for these co-investment deals. Strategic Investments Shorooq will […]
Palestine’s TAP secures $1 million Funding to scale AI-powered Platform lead by Invest International
Palestine/Netherlands, January 2025 — TAP, a Palestinian-Dutch company focused on creating transformative remote job opportunities for underserved youth, has raised $1 million in a funding round led by Invest International (Netherlands), with additional backing from impact-focused angel investors. This milestone will enable TAP to accelerate the development of its innovative AI-driven job-hunting platform, designed to […]
Al Ansari Financial Services expands consumer choice with Innovative Abhi partnership
Dubai, UAE – In a move set to reshape the financial landscape, Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC (DFM: ALANSARI), one of the leading integrated financial services groups in the UAE announces its strategic partnership with Abhi Middle East Limited, the region’s largest embedded finance platform backed by Hub71 and Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), to […]
Pakistan-based Bank Alfalah Acquires Stake in UAE-based fintech company Jingle Pay
DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bank Alfalah, a leading commercial bank in Pakistan with a network of over 1,000 branches, has announced its acquisition of a 9.9% equity stake in Jingle Pay, one of the fastest growing fintechs in the MENAP region. The Bank’s fintech investment underscores its commitment to driving digital transformation and fostering financial inclusion across key markets. […]
Velexa and Ajyad Capital Partner to Revolutionize Digital Investing for GCC Residents
Abu Dhabi, United Arabic Emirates, 13 January 2025 – Velexa, a leading WealthTech innovator, and Ajyad Capital, a renowned investment management firm based in the Kingdom of Bahrain, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic alliance aimed at revolutionizing investing landscape in the GCC region. This partnership is aimed at supporting […]
Global fintech company XTB Secures Licenses to Expand Operations in UAE and Indonesia
UAE, Dubai: XTB, a fintech company that provides access to global financial markets through an online investment platform and mobile app, has obtained two new licenses, allowing it to commence operations in Indonesia and strengthen its presence in the Middle East region. XTB is one of the leading investment applications in Europe. It has ambitious plans […]
Jordan’s JoPACC and ISSF Launch Incubation Program to Empower Fintech Startups at Pre and Post MVP Stages
The incubated startups will receive incubation support services to help formalize and scale their fintech startups. This partnership comes as part of JoPACC and the ISSF’s commitment to support Fintech startups in testing their innovative solutions to grow and scale their business in the local and regional markets. Jordan’s Fintech ecosystem holds immense potential to […]
