NBK Wealth named the “Best Private Bank in Kuwait” 2025 by The Banker

NBK Wealth named the “Best Private Bank in Kuwait” 2025 by The Banker

The award underscores the Group’s exceptional performance and commitment to delivering innovative wealth management solutions Its strong growth has further strengthened client confidence, firmly establishing NBK Wealth’s standing as a market leader in private banking NBK Wealth Group has been awarded Best Private Bank in Kuwait 2025 by The Banker magazine at the prestigious Global […]

DIFC and IPEM power landmark IPEM Future Preview in Dubai, uniting global and regional private capital leaders

DIFC and IPEM power landmark IPEM Future Preview in Dubai, uniting global and regional private capital leaders

Dubai, UAE: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the MEASA region, and International Private Equity Market (IPEM) today announced the outcomes of the first IPEM Future Preview, an exclusive gathering in Dubai for the world and region’s most influential private capital investors. For the first time in the region and hosted […]

ADQ and Gates Foundation commit $40 million to scale responsible AI, edtech across Africa

ADQ and Gates Foundation commit $40 million to scale responsible AI, edtech across Africa

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: ADQ, an active sovereign investor focused on critical infrastructure and global supply chains and the Gates Foundation announced a landmark partnership to accelerate the responsible and high-impact adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and education technology (EdTech) to improve learning outcomes for children across sub-Saharan Africa. The announcement was made on the sidelines […]

Warba Bank receives Mastercard’s “Highest Spend Per Card on Credit Card” award

Warba Bank receives Mastercard’s “Highest Spend Per Card on Credit Card” award

Kuwait: Warba Bank received Mastercard’s prestigious “Highest Spend Per Card on Credit Card” Award in recognition of its outstanding performance in issuing credit cards and the exceptionally high spend per card. The recognition stands as a testament to the strong confidence of high-net-worth and premium customers in Warba Bank’s innovative payment and card solutions. The award […]

500 Global Expands Africa Presence; Selected to Advance Digital Morocco 2030 Strategy

500 Global Expands Africa Presence; Selected to Advance Digital Morocco 2030 Strategy

Part of the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy, 500 Global has been selected to support the Startup Venture Building (Startup VB) initiative. CASABLANCA, Morocco — 500 Global, one of the world’s most active venture capital firms1, announced it has been selected to support the Ministry-led Startup VB initiative, a flagship program under the Digital Morocco 2030 […]

Miral Impact Fund launched in partnership with the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an

Miral Impact Fund launched in partnership with the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an

Fund to focus on four pillars: conservation, art & culture, health & wellbeing, and education & skill development In partnership with the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, the Fund will support Abu Dhabi’s long-term environmental and social objectives Inaugural initiative ‘Guardians of the Arabian Gulf’ and will include seagrass research, sea-turtle rescue and nurturing […]

Ajman Bank launches digital extension to expand smart, customer-centric banking services

Ajman Bank launches digital extension to expand smart, customer-centric banking services

Ajman, United Arab Emirates –  The Digital Extension has been designed to provide customers with seamless access to essential banking services through a smart, technology-enabled environment, supporting greater efficiency and convenience while maintaining the highest standards of service quality and Shariah compliance. The initiative reflects Ajman Bank’s strategic focus on modernising service delivery and responding […]

Gambit Cyber raises $3.4m seed round led by Expeditions, with participation of Bitdefender Voyager Ventures

Gambit Cyber raises $3.4m seed round led by Expeditions, with participation of Bitdefender Voyager Ventures

LEIDEN, Netherlands — Gambit Cyber, an emerging leader in AI-native preemptive cybersecurity, today announced the successful close of its US$ 3.4 million seed funding round, led by Expeditions, the leading early-stage investor in European security, with participation of Bitdefender Voyager Ventures, the early-stage investment arm of global cybersecurity leader Bitdefender, backing startups in cybersecurity, automation, and data-driven […]

Sun Life receives authorisation to establish office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

Sun Life receives authorisation to establish office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

Dubai, UAE: Sun Life, a leading provider of High Net Worth insurance solutions, today announced it will establish operations in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) following authorisation from the Dubai Financial Services Authority, the independent regulator for business undertaken from and in DIFC, the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South […]

First Abu Dhabi Bank appoints Presight to advance AI-driven growth and operational intelligence

First Abu Dhabi Bank appoints Presight to advance AI-driven growth and operational intelligence

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Presight, a leading global AI and big data analytics company, has signed a contract with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) to deploy advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics solutions that enhance customer intelligence, optimise resource planning, and strengthen the bank’s commercial growth strategy. The announcement reflects the shared commitment of both organisations to position the UAE […]