Electronic wallets are gaining traction, with 11,077 new wallets issued throughout the year. Staff Writer, Times of Oman December 19, 2024 Muscat: Debit cards have emerged as the dominant force in Oman’s payment landscape, accounting for a remarkable 93% of all newly issued cards in 2023. According to the 2023 Central Bank of Oman (CBO) National Payments […]
Mastercard Partners With Türkiye Dgpays to Promote Digital Payment Innovation in EEMEA
Collaboration focuses on expanding access to seamless, secure, and innovative payment solutions across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and Mastercard will make a minority investment in Dgpays as part of this partnership. 18 December 2024, Turkey – Mastercard has announced a strategic partnership with Dgpays, a leading financial technology provider, to advance the adoption […]
Crypto.com Appoints Mohammed Al Hakim as President of UAE Operations
Dubai, December 18, 2024 — Crypto.com has today announced the appointment of Mohammed Al Hakim as President of its UAE operations, underscoring the company’s commitment to regional growth and diversity. Al Hakim’s hiring marks the first time a GCC and Emirati national takes on this prestigious role, not only within the company but also in the […]
The Hashgraph Group secures ADGM VC Fund Manager Licence for $100m Web3 Venture Fund
The Hashgraph Association (THA) to contribute the first $20 million to the fund, targeting strategic investments in both start-ups and enterprises seeking to adopt and innovate through advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain/DLT, Robotics, and Quantum Computing. Abu Dhabi UAE December 18, 2024: The Hashgraph Group (THG), the Swiss-based international business, technology, and investment […]
Lebanon Anghami Secures $55 Million Funding from OSN Group to Redefine Digital Entertainment in MENA
Abu Dhabi, UAE – December 18, 2024 – Anghami Inc. (NASDAQ: ANGH) has announced securing a significant new funding round of up to $55 million from OSN Group, with an initial investment of $12 million in a convertible note program. This milestone marks a major step forward in Anghami’s mission to revolutionize digital entertainment in […]
UAE-Founded Revibe raises $7mln series A to expand Sustainable TechBusiness
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – In less than two years since its launch, UAE-founded Revibe, the leader in guarantee-backed refurbished tech, has marked another milestone, having recently closed its Series A of US$7 million in a round co-led by ISAI and Resonance, and featuring prominent investors such as Kima Ventures and Edouard Mendy. This follows a […]
ORO launches as first App built on Fasset L2 Network, unlocking $1bln of Tokenized Gold on-Chain
$1 billion of yield-bearing gold to be tokenized within the first year. Dubai, UAE – Fasset, a digital asset platform focused on enhancing financial inclusion in high-growth markets, today announced the introduction of ORO, the first application built on its Ethereum Layer 2 network, Own, in partnership with The Own Foundation. Through tokenization, ORO users will be […]
Emirates NBD Group Deniz Ventures invests in Turkey-based TeamSec
Through its AI and data analytics-based solutions, TeamSec seeks to create critical value for investors and financial institutions. December 17, 2024 Deniz Ventures, the venture capital fund of DenizBank, established under the Emirates NBD Innovation Fund – the Corporate Venture Capital arm of Emirates NBD Group, invests in TeamSec, a pioneer in AI-driven securitisation technology. […]
DMCC Crypto Centre Launches Metaverse, Driving Web3 Engagement Through Landmark Digital Twin
DMCC has announced the launch of the DMCC Crypto Centre Metaverse, representing a landmark application of the technology for one of the world’s leading Web3 ecosystems. Developed with Infinite Reality, a global leader in immersive technologies, the Metaverse will feature engaging gamified zones, including a trading game and a treasure hunt, offering exciting prizes for […]
Saudi Venture Capital invests in a Venture Capital Fund by Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)
December 16, 2024 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) announced its investment in Middle East Venture Fund IV, a venture capital fund managed by Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP). The fund size is $150 million. The fund will support technology startups with high growth potential that will have a positive long-term impact on […]
