Weyay Bank Marks Four Years of Innovation as Kuwait’s First Fully Digital Bank

Weyay Bank Marks Four Years of Innovation as Kuwait’s First Fully Digital Bank

Weyay Bank, Kuwait’s first digital bank, reinforces its position as a pioneer in digital banking since its establishment four years ago, following a journey marked by innovation and excellence in delivering a comprehensive banking experience. Weyay has set a new benchmark in the financial sector by introducing cutting-edge digital solutions that simplify banking and make […]

BlueFive Capital launches BlueFive Insurance to lead consolidation of GCC insurance market

BlueFive Capital launches BlueFive Insurance to lead consolidation of GCC insurance market

Abu Dhabi: BlueFive Capital announced the launch of BlueFive Insurance, a dedicated platform to lead the consolidation, digitization, and specialization of the insurance industry across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and beyond. The GCC insurance market, while possessing significant potential, remains heavily fragmented. BlueFive Insurance is founded on the conviction that the region is ripe for a […]

Dubai-Based Foodtech Startup funch Raises $500K to Build the Region’s First AI-Native Lunch Subscription Platform

Dubai-Based Foodtech Startup funch Raises $500K to Build the Region’s First AI-Native Lunch Subscription Platform

Dubai’s daily lunch habits are undergoing a major shift, driven by food technology startup funch, which is introducing an AI-powered, subscription-based model designed to make workplace meals effortless, affordable, and automated. With more than 60% of UAE residents ordering food through apps at least once a week, rising delivery fees, endless menu options, and daily […]

Askari Bank and Autosoft Dynamics Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Lending

Askari Bank and Autosoft Dynamics Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Lending

Islamabad, December 1, 2025: Askari Bank Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with Autosoft Dynamics (Pvt.) Limited, a leading provider of banking technology solutions, to implement a state-of-the-art Digital Lending and Loan Origination System (LOS). This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the Bank’s digital transformation journey and reinforces its commitment to redefining customer […]

Emirates Gold and Public Gold launch the world’s first fintech-enabled gold ATM in the UAE

Emirates Gold and Public Gold launch the world’s first fintech-enabled gold ATM in the UAE

United Arab Emirates: Emirates Gold, one of the UAE’s most trusted and established precious metals refineries, in collaboration with Public Gold, Malaysia’s leading fintech-driven gold solutions provider, has announced the launch of the world’s first fintech-enabled Gold ATM in the UAE. The unveiling took place at the landmark 13th edition of the Dubai Precious Metals Conference […]

SkySparc strengthens Middle East presence with new Dubai-based entity

SkySparc strengthens Middle East presence with new Dubai-based entity

SkySparc, a trusted global provider of digital transformation solutions for treasury and finance organizations, today announced the establishment of a new presence in Dubai. SkySparc will deepen its engagement across the Middle East, leveraging the firm’s recent acquisition of Inovotek Solutions and its current relationships with financial institutions throughout the region. The Dubai entity represents […]

Capital.com accelerates MENA growth with expanded crypto markets and strong Q3 performance

Capital.com accelerates MENA growth with expanded crypto markets and strong Q3 performance

Dubai, UAE – Capital.com, a leading global trading platform and fintech group, today announced a major expansion of its crypto offering alongside robust growth across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The company has added over 1,200 new markets bringing the total numbers of instruments it offers traders to 5000, including a significantly expanded range […]

Ripple’s RLUSD recognized as Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token for use within Abu Dhabi’s ADGM

Ripple’s RLUSD recognized as Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token for use within Abu Dhabi’s ADGM

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Ripple, a financial technology company that offers crypto solutions for businesses, today announced that its USD-backed stablecoin Ripple USD (RLUSD) has been recognized as an Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token by Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), enabling use within the ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the […]

UAE’s Mastiska Raises $10 Million Seed Round to Build Sovereign AI Chips and Inference Accelerators

UAE’s Mastiska Raises $10 Million Seed Round to Build Sovereign AI Chips and Inference Accelerators

UAE-based fabless semiconductor startup Mastiska has secured $10 million in a seed funding round, backed primarily by GCC sovereign wealth funds, as it pushes to develop sovereign AI hardware and data-centre-class inference accelerators. Founded in 2024 by Suresh Sugumar, Mastiska is building a UAE-based sovereign semiconductor ecosystem using open-source technologies. The company is grounded in […]

Sharjah Finance Department launches Postpaid Payment Service with Tabby

Sharjah Finance Department launches Postpaid Payment Service with Tabby

SHARJAH – The Sharjah Finance Department (SFD) has launched its Postpaid Payment Service for government fees and transactions, in collaboration with Tabby, in line with Sharjah’s vision to enable digital financial services and facilitate access to them. The partnership aims to offer flexible and convenient payment options that allow customers to manage their financial commitments […]