Abu Dhabi, UAE – AIREV, a UAE based AI company redefining the future of AI with a sovereign agentic operating system, and Intel Corporation, a global leader in semiconductor innovation, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership aimed at providing Agentic AI solutions to accelerate the adoption of AI across the Middle East and globally. As Artificial […]
SAS partners with DIB to elevate financial crime risk management
Dubai, UAE — SAS, the market leader in Data and AI, has partnered with DIB, the world’s first Islamic bank and the largest in the UAE, to upgrade its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) platform and advance financial crime compliance capabilities, deployed on SAS hosted cloud services, supported by Microsoft. This strategic collaboration, announced at GITEX 2025, reflects […]
BlueFive Capital launches its presence in the Sultanate of Oman
Oman office to focus on investment advisory, capital raising, and cross-border strategic partnerships aligned with Oman Vision 2040 BlueFive counts Oman sovereign-owned investment funds among its founding shareholders BlueFive Capital now operates across the UK, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, Oman, and China with a team of 45 executives Muscat, Oman: BlueFive Capital, a global investment solutions […]
BankDhofar partners with BlackRock to transform wealth management in Oman
This collaboration, the first of its kind in Oman, will redefine wealth management by offering customers exclusive access to world-class investment strategies and advisory services. MUSCAT: Marking a milestone in Oman’s banking and financial sector, BankDhofar—the second largest bank by network size—has announced it has partnered with BlackRock, one of the world’s largest asset manager. This […]
NBK becomes first bank in the GCC and Middle East to launch tap-to-add with PIN
Al-Othman: A significant step forward in NBK’s digital transformation journey Cakar: This collaboration with NBK pushes digital finance boundaries National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) announced it will be the first bank in the GCC and Middle East to launch the new Tap-to-Add Card with PIN feature on Apple Pay, enabling customers to instantly add their […]
First VASP in UAE: Crypto.com Receives Central Bank Approval for Digital Wallet
Foris DAX Middle East FZ-LLC (trading as Crypto.com) has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) for a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) license. This makes it the first Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in the UAE to achieve this recognition. Once the final license is granted, the company […]
Wise Secures Regulatory Approvals from UAE Central Bank to Launch Services in the Emirates
Dubai, UAE – Wise (LON:WISE), the global technology company building the best way to move money around the world, has secured regulatory approvals by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) to bring its suite of products to the country. Home to over 200 nationalities, the UAE is one of the world’s most diverse countries […]
Emirates NBD expands its near real-time cross-border payment network to over 40 countries worldwide
Global reach, local impact: Bank’s flagship product receives upgrade with a focus on being real-time, secure and cost-effective. Customers can enjoy seamless transfers to Europe, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong 24/7, 365 days Dubai, UAE: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, announced a significant expansion of […]
UAE Legal Tech Startup Oqood Secures $1 Million Seed Funding from a group of angel investors
UAE-based legaltech startup Oqood has raised $1 million in seed funding from a group of angel investors, marking a key milestone in the company’s mission to accelerate digital transformation in the legal sector. Founded by Khaled Al Rasheed, Oqood builds AI-driven legal solutions designed to streamline workflows and improve efficiency for law firms and corporate […]
Metric & Nabta: $12 Million Partnership to Deploy Financial Intelligence to 1,000 Clinics across MEA
This partnership will empower local clinic owners and medical staff to retain ownership and independence while gaining access to NABTA’s hybrid care model, corporate health integrations, and Metric’s cutting-edge financial intelligence. Together, we’ll equip 1,000+ clinics over 5 years with the tools to operate more efficiently, transparently, and profitably, ensuring that care remains patient-centred and […]