Ant International signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) to collaborate on local financial technology innovation. Strategic partnership aims to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as the Capital of Capital by expanding the emirate’s digital financial infrastructure and accelerating cross-border fintech innovation Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has signed […]
Brikyland Technologies and Inovartic Investments launch UAE Joint Venture to drive RWA Tokenization
The partnership will combine Brikyland’s blockchain-enabled asset management expertise with Inovartic’s investment network in the UAE. Abu Dhabi, UAE – Brikyland Technologies and Inovartic Investment have signed a Joint Venture Agreement to establish Brikyland Technologies UAE, accelerating Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization initiatives under Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) regulation. The partnership will combine Brikyland’s blockchain-enabled asset […]
MYCRANE Trading raises $50mln to launch UAE operations from Jebel Ali base
Sellers can tap rental platform’s thousands of global users Dubai, United Arab Emirates – MYCRANE Trading, a newly established crane sales, leasing and maintenance services provider, based in Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, today announced the successful closing of a USD 50 million investment deal with a DIFC-based investment holding company. In partnership with MYCRANE, the first […]
Zand Bank Announces Full Support for UAE’s Instant Payment Platform AANI
Dubai, UAE – In a major step towards advancing the UAE’s digital economy, Zand Bank has announced that it now fully supports AANI, the country’s Instant Payment Platform under the National Payment Systems Strategy. The move gives Zand’s clients access to modern, user-centric payment solutions that are fast, reliable, inclusive, and secure — aligning with […]
Mastercard, IFZA and Global Tax Assistant launch AI-driven digital business registration process to accelerate SME growth in UAE
Collaboration offers streamlined, discounted services for Mastercard business credit cardholders. AI-driven onboarding reduces friction and costs associated with business setup and compliance Dubai, UAE: Mastercard has joined forces with IFZA, one of the fastest-growing free zones in the UAE, and Global Tax Assistant, an international consulting firm, to launch a fully digital, AI-driven business registration journey […]
SVG and ITSEC Launch Full-Lifecycle Crypto Business Deployment Suite in Dubai — From Licensing to Audit-Ready Operational Exchanges
From Licensing and Compliance to Cybersecurity and Technology — One Partner for VARA-Regulated Market Entry and Sustained Operations. Dubai, UAE – August 12, 2025 – SecureVisa Group (SVG), in alliance with cybersecurity pioneer ITSEC Inc., today announced the official launch of the UAE’s most comprehensive full-lifecycle deployment suite for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) operating […]
Visa cardholders get first shot at applying for FIFA World Cup 26 tickets
Visa cardholders will score exclusive first access for a chance to purchase tickets to the world’s biggest tournament. Cairo, Egypt – It’s official: the road to the FIFA World Cup 26™ starts with Visa. As the Official Payment Technology Partner of FIFA and a global leader in digital payments, Visa cardholders with a Visa Debit, Credit […]
Egypt’s Breadfast Secures $10M from EBRD, Valuation Nears $400M
Cairo, Egypt – Egyptian grocery delivery startup Breadfast has raised $10 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) as part of its Series B2 funding round, bringing its valuation close to $400 million. The round was led by Novastar Ventures and aims to scale operations across Egypt, including the expansion of fulfilment […]
Baker Tilly International Expands Regional Presence with Launch of New UAE Network Firm Led by New CEO
The globally recognised accountancy network establishes its UAE operations with a future-focused mandate across audit, tax, and consultancy under visionary leadership of the new CEO. Dubai, UAE, August 10, 2025: Baker Tilly International, a top 10 global network of accounting and advisory firms with presence in over 140 countries and with over 43,000 people, has […]
Emirates NBD marks one-year milestone of empowering investors with zero-fee local equities trading
Total trade volumes surpassed AED 5 billion registered in12 months since the launch of the bank’s Free Local Equities Trading benefit on ENBD X Bank records surge in retail investors and drives over 300,000 commission-free local equities trades executed on DFM, ADX and Nasdaq Dubai Dubai, UAE: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle […]