ABU DHABI, Paris – 11th December, 2025 – Horizon Trading Solutions (Horizon), a leading global provider of multi-asset electronic trading technology, today announces a partnership with OCEANE Invest, a new Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) market maker, to deploy its automated market-making and algorithmic trading suite. The collaboration will support OCEANE Invest’s upcoming ETF listings on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), […]
YeePay establishes regional headquarters in partnership with Abu Dhabi Investment Office
Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and YeePay, a leading cross-border payments company, have announced their partnership in establishing YeePay’s regional headquarters and technology hub in Abu Dhabi. The new headquarters will serve the Middle East and Africa region as part of YeePay’s global expansion. Announced at Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW […]
Finstreet, ADI and OKX Ventures sign MoU, form alliance to drive global adoption of tokenized products
Alliance aims to bridge TradFi with DeFi, enabling international investors to access Finstreet’s ecosystem through OKX Ventures, subject to local regulations and approvals. The proposed collaboration will seek to expand distribution and support secondary participation within ADGM’s regulatory framework, while advancing Abu Dhabi’s role as a hub for cross-border capital and liquidity. Abu Dhabi, UAE […]
e& UAE to consider enabling Stablecoin Payments Through AE Coin
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 10 December, 2025: In a landmark step that reinforces the UAE’s global leadership in digital-payment innovation, e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank) to enable AE Coin payments across select e& channels and digital […]
JazzCash and Binance Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Virtual Assets Adoption in Pakistan
Abu Dhabi, 10 December 2025 – Binance, the world’s leading global blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and users, and JazzCash, Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform and part of the VEON Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abu Dhabi to explore potential collaboration aimed at supporting the responsible growth of […]
Emirates NBD launches Voyager Mastercard Credit Card, delivering complete travel ecosystem for cardholders
Dubai, UAE: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, announced the launch of the Emirates NBD Voyager Mastercard credit card. Designed to redefine modern travel, this innovative proprietary credit card delivers a comprehensive and seamlessly integrated experience, providing end-to-end services across the entire journey. The Voyager credit […]
HSBC and Presight Partners to advance AI innovation in financial services
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Presight, a leading global AI and big data analytics company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HSBC UAE to collaborate on the development and deployment of advanced artificial intelligence solutions across core areas of financial services. The partnership reflects both organizations’ commitment to responsible innovation and the use of applied […]
Impact46 leads $1M round backing Hypemasters, joined by GEM Capital
Impact46 announced today that it has led a $1 million investment round in Hypemasters, an international game development studio focused on competitive strategy experiences for mobile. The round included significant participation from GEM Capital. Hypemasters builds strategy titles distinguished by competitive depth and precise game design, with more than 7 million players across the globe. […]
Visa Establishes New Regional Structure Covering Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman; Appoints Ali Bailoun as Group Country Manager
Riyadh – Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, today announced the creation of a new region comprising Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman as part of its strategic growth plans in the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA) region. This move reflects Visa’s commitment to supporting national government priorities for digital transformation and expanding engagement with […]
Standard Chartered and GFO-X Partner to Provide Digital Asset Collateral and Custody Services
The partnership will provide GFO-X’s institutional clients with a custody solution for using digital assets as collateral towards positions, held in a fully centrally cleared model, with Standard Chartered acting as an independent, regulated custodian. The Go live is expected in the second half of 2026. Abu Dhabi and London – Standard Chartered, a leading cross-border […]
