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 […]
Careem partners with CarbonSifr to launch Eco-Friendly Rides
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Careem Rides, in partnership with CarbonSifr, a climate-tech company participating in the Sedrah Program under the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture (MEWA), has launched an eco-friendly ride option in Saudi Arabia. This initiative aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 sustainability goals and emphasizes reducing carbon emissions through reforestation efforts. The […]
ECI and Al Maryah Community Bank sign MoU to elevate ‘Xport Xponential’ initiative and drive economic growth
Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s Federal Export Credit Company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Maryah Community Bank, the country’s first local digital bank licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The agreement positions the bank as a key partner of ECI’s ‘Xport Xponential,’ an initiative designed to enhance the […]
MANTRA and DAMAC Group Ink US$1 Billion Deal To Tokenize Assets
The collaboration will enable token-based financing for the group’s assets, which are valued at a minimum of $1 billion. Dubai, UAE – MANTRA, a purpose-built layer 1 blockchain for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), has signed a groundbreaking US$1 billion agreement with Dubai-headquartered investment conglomerate DAMAC Group. This partnership aims to tokenize DAMAC’s diverse portfolio of […]
Mastercard Rolls Out Crypto Credential Solution in the UAE and Kazakhstan
The innovative solution helps verify cryptocurrency interactions among consumers and businesses using blockchain networks CoinMENA, ATAIX Eurasia and Intebix join the Mastercard Crypto Credential pilot ecosystem, expanding availability in the Middle East and Eastern Europe Crypto-wallet-as-a-service provider Fuze also joins to extend the reach to more businesses and consumers in the region Dubai, UAE; 9 […]
CBI invests in Boomitra to advance Regenerative Agriculture across the Middle East, Africa and Asia
Dubai, UAE: Commercial Bank International (CBI), a leading UAE bank, has announced a strategic investment in Boomitra, a pioneering carbon project developer and Earthshot Prize winner. This partnership aims to enhance regenerative agriculture initiatives across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia by leveraging AI-enabled solutions to empower farming communities and boost climate resilience. CBI’s investment […]
