e& UAE to consider enabling Stablecoin Payments Through AE Coin

e& UAE to consider enabling Stablecoin Payments Through AE Coin

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 10 December, 2025: In a landmark step that reinforces the UAE’s global leadership in digital-payment innovation, e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank) to enable AE Coin payments across select e& channels and digital […]

JazzCash and Binance Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Virtual Assets Adoption in Pakistan

JazzCash and Binance Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Virtual Assets Adoption in Pakistan

Abu Dhabi, 10 December 2025 – Binance, the world’s leading global blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, and JazzCash, Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform and part of the VEON Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abu Dhabi to explore potential collaboration aimed at supporting the responsible growth of […]

Emirates NBD launches Voyager Mastercard Credit Card, delivering complete travel ecosystem for cardholders

Emirates NBD launches Voyager Mastercard Credit Card, delivering complete travel ecosystem for cardholders

Dubai, UAE: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, announced the launch of the Emirates NBD Voyager Mastercard credit card. Designed to redefine modern travel, this innovative proprietary credit card delivers a comprehensive and seamlessly integrated experience, providing end-to-end services across the entire journey. The Voyager credit […]

HSBC and Presight Partners to advance AI innovation in financial services

HSBC and Presight Partners to advance AI innovation in financial services

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Presight, a leading global AI and big data analytics company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HSBC UAE to collaborate on the development and deployment of advanced artificial intelligence solutions across core areas of financial services. The partnership reflects both organizations’ commitment to responsible innovation and the use of applied […]

Impact46 leads $1M round backing Hypemasters, joined by GEM Capital

Impact46 leads $1M round backing Hypemasters, joined by GEM Capital

Impact46 announced today that it has led a $1 million investment round in Hypemasters, an international game development studio focused on competitive strategy experiences for mobile. The round included significant participation from GEM Capital. Hypemasters builds strategy titles distinguished by competitive depth and precise game design, with more than 7 million players across the globe. […]

Visa Establishes New Regional Structure Covering Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman; Appoints Ali Bailoun as Group Country Manager

Visa Establishes New Regional Structure Covering Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman; Appoints Ali Bailoun as Group Country Manager

Riyadh – Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, today announced the creation of a new region comprising Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman as part of its strategic growth plans in the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA) region. This move reflects Visa’s commitment to supporting national government priorities for digital transformation and expanding engagement with […]

Standard Chartered and GFO-X Partner to Provide Digital Asset Collateral and Custody Services

Standard Chartered and GFO-X Partner to Provide Digital Asset Collateral and Custody Services

The partnership will provide GFO-X’s institutional clients with a custody solution for using digital assets as collateral towards positions, held in a fully centrally cleared model, with Standard Chartered acting as an independent, regulated custodian. The Go live is expected in the second half of 2026. Abu Dhabi and London – Standard Chartered, a leading cross-border […]

Kuwait’s MASAHA App Closes Seed Round at a $1.5M Valuation

Kuwait’s MASAHA App Closes Seed Round at a $1.5M Valuation

Trendle, the parent company of MASAHA App, has successfully closed its second Seed investment round, reaching a valuation of $1.5 million. The round was supervised by Dr. Yaqoub Al-Sane’s Law Office and saw participation from Fifty Studios Holding along with a group of prominent angel investors. Founded in 2022 by Faisal Al-Qarnous and Bader Aburezq, […]

Binance becomes first crypto exchange to secure a global license under ADGM framework

Binance becomes first crypto exchange to secure a global license under ADGM framework

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, today announced a landmark regulatory achievement: The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the UAE, has formally approved the authorisation of Binance’s global platform, Binance.com, under a comprehensive regulatory framework. […]

Botim money Partners with Binance to Explore Bringing Crypto Access to Millions in the UAE

botim money Partners with Binance to Explore Bringing Crypto Access to Millions in the UAE

Dubai UAE – botim money, botim’s financial services arm serving millions of users in the UAE and beyond and Binance, the world’s largest blockchain ecosystem and crypto asset exchange, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore bringing digital asset access to customers. The MoU aligns with botim’s expansion from a communications-led platform to offer […]