Ajman, United Arab Emirates – Ajman Bank’s General Assembly, during its Annual General Meeting chaired by His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Bin Rashid Al Noaimi, Vice Chairman of the Bank’s Board of Directors, approved the distribution of cash dividends to shareholders amounting to 50% of the net profit for the financial year ended 31 December […]
Sohar International and Sohar Islamic launch “Bold Steps. Golden Rewards.” campaign
Muscat: Sohar International, together with its Islamic banking window, Sohar Islamic, is offering customers the opportunity to win gold bars through monthly draws as part of its newly launched Credit Card Campaign, “Bold Steps. Golden Rewards,” running until 30 April 2026. Designed to transform everyday retail spending into tangible rewards, the initiative grants cardholders an automatic […]
Visa and Bridge Expand Collaboration, with Plans to Bring Stablecoin‑Linked Cards to Over 100 countries
Collaboration deepens as Bridge’s stablecoin‑linked card program gains global momentum. SAN FRANCISCO — Visa (NYSE:V), a global leader in digital payments, and Bridge, a leading stablecoin infrastructure platform and a Stripe company, today announced an expansion of their global card issuance product that they first unveiled in 2025.Bridge enables businesses and fintech developers to offer stablecoin-backed […]
Dyna.Ai raises Series A to turn enterprise AI pilots into real business results
Riyadh KSA, Dubai, UAE; Singapore — Dyna.Ai, a leading AI solutions company headquartered in Singapore, today announced the close of an undisclosed eight-figure multimillion-dollar (USD) Series A round led by Lion X Ventures, a Singapore based venture capital fund, advised by OCBC Bank’s Mezzanine Capital Unit. The round also included participation from ADATA, a Taiwan-listed technology […]
Orca Financial Advisory appointed financial advisor for Fairmont Project at Sun Capital by Arabia Holding
In a move that underscores the confidence of major investment entities in its expertise, Orca Financial Advisory, a subsidiary of Al Salem Holding, has been appointed as financial advisor to Arabia Holding for its new hotel project under the globally renowned Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand. The hotel will be developed within Sun Capital in […]
Fintech Pine Labs to launch stablecoin payments in Nine countries outside India, CEO says
MUMBAI, March 3 – Pine Labs, opens new tab will launch a stablecoin-backed prepaid card across nine countries in the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia by the end of April, the fintech firm’s chief executive told Reuters, marking the first attempt by an Indian payments major to tap the fast‑growing market. The Temasek and Peak […]
Unlock the FIFA World Cup 2026 experience with Sohar International & Sohar Islamic Credit Cards
Muscat: Reaffirming its commitment to delivering differentiated value and globally relevant experiences, Sohar International, together with its Islamic banking window, Sohar Islamic, has launched the “Swipe & Win” campaign. The initiative provides both existing and new credit cardholders with the opportunity to attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 through exclusive, fully curated travel packages. Running until […]
NBK confirms continuation of its operational activities in the region efficiently and smoothly
Our Priority Remains to Focus on the Safety of Our Employees and Customers, and to Protect the Interests of Investors and Depositors. In light of the escalating military conflict in the Middle East, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) is issuing an operational and financial update to its stakeholders. NBK’s priorities remain firmly anchored in safeguarding […]
Empire Markets Financial Services (FXEM) announces UAE SCA licence category 5
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Empire Markets Financial Services (FXEM) has announced that it has obtained a Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) licence Category 5 in the United Arab Emirates (licence number 20200000254), strengthening its local presence and supporting regulated client engagement across the UAE. The milestone reflects FXEM’s focus on operating within a recognised regulatory framework […]
Temporary closure of Nasdaq Dubai effective Monday, 2 March 2026 and Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the temporary closure of Nasdaq Dubai, effective Monday, 2 March 2026 and Tuesday, 3 March 2026. Nasdaq Dubai is the international financial exchange based in the DIFC, providing a platform […]
