Dubai, UAE – Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has announced the launch of its Off-Plan Home Loan proposition, a strategic expansion of its mortgage offering for prospective homeowners in the country, designed to meet the growing demand for off-plan financing. The new Off-Plan Home Loan solution, available to UAE residents, introduces a […]
CargoX Raises $250 million for Autonomous Delivery Platform; Appoints Tomaso Rodriguez as CEO
CargoX deploys driverless delivery vehicles across last-mile, middle-mile and long-haul logistics routes The platform is led by Tomaso Rodriguez, ex-CEO of the Middle East’s largest food delivery service Talabat Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 02 June, 2026: CargoX, an autonomous delivery platform based in the United Arab Emirates, announced today it raised $250 million from an […]
How Can a Startup Afford Real Cybersecurity? The Virtual CISO Model in the UAE and Middle East
Every founder building in the Gulf eventually hits the same wall. A prospective enterprise customer sends a security questionnaire. An investor asks about the company’s security posture during due diligence. A regulator expects evidence of controls the company has not yet built. The expectation is enterprise-grade. The company is twenty people. And a full-time Chief […]
Binance Dubai Launches Regulated AED Crypto Transfers in the UAE
Binance has launched a fully regulated UAE dirham (AED) on- and off-ramp solution, enabling users in the UAE to move funds between traditional banking channels and digital assets through direct integration with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB). The move marks a significant step in the maturation of the UAE’s digital asset ecosystem, providing users with […]
Liva Group appoints Mohamed Al Tooblani as CEO of Liva KSA
Muscat, Oman: Liva Group announces the appointment of Mohamed Al Tooblani as Chief Executive Officer of Liva Insurance KSA, effective immediately. The appointment follows a successful period as Acting CEO and CFO, during which Mr Al Tooblani established a strong foundation for the business. The appointment reflects the Group’s continued focus on strengthening executive leadership […]
Allied World Opens Regional Office in DIFC to Expand Middle East Presence
Dubai, UAE: Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (Allied World), a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions, today announced the opening of a new regional office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This local presence will allow Allied World to offer its insurance expertise directly to clients across the Middle East. “Establishing a regional office […]
Amman Stock Exchange and ADX Officially Launch Electronic Trading Link via Tabadul Platform
Abu Dhabi/Jordan: Jordan’s capital market institutions, in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Group (ADX), officially launched the electronic link between the two markets through the “Tabadul” platform during an official ceremony held at the InterContinental Hotel in Amman. The event was attended by H.E. Ghannam Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the ADX; Abdullah Salem Al Nuaimi, Group […]
UAE Stock Talks Launches UAE’s First Dedicated Stock Discovery Platform
The UAE gets its first dedicated stock discovery platform. UAE Stock Talks has officially launched with the aim of simplifying how investors, traders, and market followers discover, analyze, and track UAE-listed companies and capital markets. Positioned as the UAE’s first dedicated stock discovery platform focused entirely on UAE-listed equities, the platform centralizes market data, earnings […]
Synectics Expands GCC Presence with New Dubai Office to Strengthen Regional Operations
Synectics, a leader in advanced security and surveillance solutions, has extended its presence in the GCC with a new office in Dubai, enhancing its regional capabilities to better serve customers and partners across the Middle East. Located in Dubai Marina, the office expands the company’s ability to deliver global expertise at a local level and […]
Sohar International Named Official Banking Partner for Friendi Pay to Strengthen Oman’s Digital Payments Ecosystem
Muscat: Further strengthening its role in advancing Oman’s evolving financial landscape through collaborations that support innovation and digital transformation, Sohar International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Friendi Pay, under which Sohar International has been appointed as the Official Banking Partner for Friendi Pay. The signing ceremony took place at Sohar International Waterfront headquarters […]
