New Head of Regional Headquarters to lead Operations in support of Vision 2030 New Saudi Arabia leadership team hires to drive Lenovo growth in the Kingdom Regional Headquarters confirmed in Al Majdoul Tower, one of Riyadh’s most iconic buildings and growing innovation hub Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Lenovo today announced the appointment of its executive […]
Worldpay and Mastercard Launch Mastercard Move to empower consumers and businesses in the UAE
The solution also allows Worldpay’s merchants to leverage their acquiring flows to fund payouts, simplifying operations and reducing reliance on multiple providers. Dubai, UAE: Worldpay® and Mastercard have joined forces to streamline money movement for consumers and businesses in the UAE through Mastercard Move. Through this collaboration, Worldpay Push-to-Card solution will enable a wide range of […]
Kuwait’s Warba Bank Partners with Zayoom to Elevate Digital Marketplace Experience
Warba Bank today announced a strategic partnership with Zayoom, a specialized consumer electronics store, aimed at enriching the bank’s digital offers marketplace with exclusive benefits, including special discounts, limited seasonal deals and Marketplace e-store offers. This collaboration enhances the value offered to the bank’s customers and aligns with their aspirations. Commenting on the announcement, Muhannad Issa Bourahma, Director […]
Qatar: Fintech gains momentum with digital payments and blockchain at forefront
With nearly 99% of Qatar’s population using online and smartphone penetration nearly universal, digital transactions have become the norm. DOHA: Qatar’s fintech landscape is surging forward with remarkable momentum, driven by bold government initiatives, modern regulatory frameworks, and a thriving ecosystem of startups and corporate champions, an expert remarked. With nearly 99 percent of Qatar’s […]
Professional.me Secures $3.1 Million Seed Round to Redefine AI-Driven Hiring
Professional.me, an AI-powered platform redefining how companies match and manage talent, has closed a US$3.1 million seed round, led by Raha Beach Ventures, bringing total funding to US$4.6 million. Professional.me introduces a breakthrough approach: personalized micro-LLMs, custom-trained language models for both employers and professionals. These tailored models deeply understand context and nuance, enabling smarter, faster, and […]
Binance Becomes The First Member of T3+ Global Collaboration to Fight Blockchain-Related Crimes
Main Takeaways Binance is the first member to join T3+, a global collaboration program dedicated to combating illicit activities on the blockchain, which is jointly launched by industry partners Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs. Binance has already contributed to T3+’s first successful case, freezing nearly $6 million linked to a pig butchering scam. This partnership […]
Electronic wallet transfers in Jordan reach $5bln in seven months — JoPACC
These transfers were carried out over 51.94 million transactions, according to a statement by JoPACC on Wednesday. AMMAN — The total value of money transfers made through electronic wallets in Jordan reached around JD3.56 billion since the beginning of this year through the end of July, according to the Jordanian Payment and Clearing Systems Company […]
Dubai’s GDP reaches $32.61 Billion in Q1 2025, Up 4% YoY
Source: Zawya The growth recorded in Q1 2025 was driven by strong performances across a wide range of strategic sectors. DUBAI – Dubai recorded a GDP of AED119.7 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 4 percent growth from the same period in 2024, in a testament to the continued resilience and vitality […]
Jordan’s Sira marks three years with $4.2 million in collective member growth
Sira, the regional community for like-valued professionals to connect authentically and grow personally and professionally, has celebrated its third anniversary with a milestone event, El Talte Nabte (“The Third Takes Root”), bringing together members, partners, and friends to mark three years of meaningful connection, collaboration, and collective growth. Founded in 2022, Sira planted a simple […]
Kuwait’s KIPCO reports a net profit of KD 10.2mln (US$ 33.4mln) for H1 2025
Kuwait City: KIPCO – Kuwait Projects Company (Holding) – reported a record operating profit of KD 88.7 million (US$ 290.5 million) for the first six months of 2025, a 9.9% increase from the KD 80.8 million (US$ 264.6 million) reported for the corresponding period in 2024. Operating revenue also increased 6% to reach KD 769.1 million […]