Dubai, UAE: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, today announced a partnership with Huawei to deploy the UAE’s first customized multi-band Indoor Base Station (IBS) solution. This innovative technology marks a significant milestone in du’s 5G-Advanced network construction, delivering enhanced indoor coverage across VIP locations, shopping malls, and tier-1 tourist destinations throughout the UAE. […]
Author – Arun ‘Rak’ Ramchandran, CEO of QBurst The prevailing global narrative suggests that the UAE and Saudi Arabia are racing to become “AI-first” economies. It is an appealing storyline, but it misses what is actually happening on the ground. What is unfolding across both countries is a more pragmatic shift toward what can be […]
30 December 2025 – Unifonic, a leading AI-native sovereign customer engagement platform in the MENA region, expanded its operations in the Kingdom of Jordan, aligning with a vision to drive digital transformation in regulated and mission-critical environments across the Middle East. The expansion reflects confidence in Jordan’s growing digital economy, strong talent base, and attractive investment […]
Al-Dakhil: This is a strategic step towards reshaping the customer’s digital banking experience. The revamped platform represents a turning point in customer engagement with banking services. We strongly believe that real innovation stems from understanding customers’ needs and providing solutions beyond their expectations. In a step that reflects its commitment to prioritizing customer experience and […]
Ramallah, Palestine: Bank of Palestine has received an In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of the Capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to obtain a Category 1 (CAT1) License. This authorization will allow Bank of Palestine to conduct the following regulated activities in or from […]
Ken Griffin’s Citadel is establishing an office in Dubai, marking a significant win for the city’s attempts to become a hub for the industry. The office will help Citadel strengthen its around-the-clock trading capabilities and deepen relationships with companies that already have a significant presence in the Gulf. Members of its Fixed Income and Macro […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: GivTrade, an international multi-asset brokerage providing access to global markets via CFDs, today announced that it has been granted a Category 5 (“Arrangement and Advice”) license by the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), marking a significant milestone in the broker’s regional growth strategy. The license was issued on 22 December 2025 […]
Emirates NBD has been awarded Middle East Equity House of the Year and Middle East Equity Issue of the Year for du’s AED 3.15 billion follow-on offering. Dubai, UAE: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has been awarded Middle East Equity House of the Year 2025 […]
December 25, 2025 In a milestone announcement revealed during Abu Dhabi Finance Week, Emirates Coin Investment (EmCoin), the first UAE SCA-licensed Virtual Asset Service Provider, and Hotdesk, the global leader in flexible workspace technology, signed an MoU to explore launching the groundbreaking DESK Token Initial Coin Offering (ICO) in 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Envisioned as […]
ADI Foundation developing infrastructure for Dirham-backed stablecoin Fasset to provide regulated onboarding, KYC and on-/off-ramp infrastructure Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Fasset, a leading global banking and investment platform, today announced a strategic partnership agreement with ADI Foundation (ADI), an Abu Dhabi-based non-profit founded by Sirius International Holding, a subsidiary of IHC, the largest listed company in the MENA region. […]