UAE-based CE-Ventures Invests in Fintech Giants Plaid and Mesh, Signaling Strong Bet on Future of Open Finance

UAE-based CE-Ventures Invests in Fintech Giants Plaid and Mesh, Signaling Strong Bet on Future of Open Finance

UAE-headquartered venture capital platform participates in combined $657 million funding rounds for leading fintech and crypto firms. Investments in Silicon Valley Startups Plaid and Mesh Focuses on Data Infrastructure and Digital Asset Movement as Critical Enablers of Financial Interoperability Future Of Finance to be Open, Programmable, and Crypto-Native, Requiring New Technical Infrastructure Generational Shift in […]

Saudi-based Lean Technologies Secures In-Principle Approval from CBUAE Under Open Finance Framework

Saudi-based Lean Technologies Secures In-Principle Approval from CBUAE Under Open Finance Framework

Among the first to receive the UAE Central Bank’s Open Finance IPA Lean is helping shape a new era of connected financial services, enabling faster payments, broader access to credit, and greater inclusion across the UAE Over $2B processed to date through 1M+ connected accounts Dubai, UAE – Lean Technologies (Lean), the MENA region’s leading financial […]

Gulf Craft becomes first MENA shipyard to accept regulated Crypto-to-Fiat Payments

Gulf Craft becomes first MENA shipyard to accept regulated Crypto-to-Fiat Payments

Dubai, UAE –  Gulf Craft now offers a fully regulated crypto-payment solution for yacht and leisure craft purchases, service and refit works, reinforcing both the shipyard’s appetite for innovation and the UAE’s growing stature as a global hub for digital assets. “By integrating ARP Pay, Gulf Craft not only meets evolving client preferences but also strengthens the UAE’s […]

NBK Reports KD 315.3 Million in H1 2025 Net Profit, Up 7.8% YoY

NBK Reports KD 315.3 Million in H1 2025 Net Profit, Up 7.8% YoY

Vice Chairman and Group CEO Speaks on the Sidelines of the 1H2025 Analysts’ Conference Call Our loan portfolio recorded Strong growth, both in Kuwait and through our international operations Our regional and global footprint continues to play a key role in mitigating risks and sustaining earnings stability Confident in our ability to navigate challenges, we […]

CBUAE and Mercury launch Joint Venture to Strengthen UAE’s National Financial Market Infrastructure

CBUAE and Mercury launch Joint Venture to Strengthen UAE’s National Financial Market Infrastructure

Abu Dhabi: The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and Mercury have announced the formation of a strategic joint venture, Unitey Business Services, aiming at supporting the Financial Infrastructure Transformation programme (FIT) launched by the CBUAE. This joint venture will enhance the operations of the UAE’s national financial market infrastructure and meet the highest […]

Mastercard partners with Uber to enhance payment experiences for Drivers, Couriers and Consumers

Mastercard partners with Uber to enhance payment experiences for Drivers, Couriers and Consumers

Uber will leverage a range of Mastercard products and services to help scale financial tools for Uber drivers and couriers and extend benefits to Mastercard cardholders engaging across the Uber platform. Mastercard is deepening its global payments partnership with Uber to improve experiences for drivers, couriers and Mastercard cardholders using the Uber platform. Uber will […]

CBUAE and Presight Launch AI-Powered Joint Venture to Drive UAE’s Financial Infrastructure Transformation Programme

CBUAE and Presight Launch AI-Powered Joint Venture to Drive UAE’s Financial Infrastructure Transformation Programme

This strategic partnership marks a major milestone in the UAE’s journey to strengthen resilience, and harness artificial intelligence across every facet of its financial ecosystem. ABU DHABI – The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and Presight, a leading AI and big data analytics company, have announced the launch of a groundbreaking joint […]

Standard Chartered Launches UAE's First Sustainable Escrow and Account Bank Solution

Standard Chartered Launches UAE’s First Sustainable Escrow and Account Bank Solution

New solution enables clients to align cash deposits with sustainability goals through a market-first offering available in the UAE and beyond. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Standard Chartered announced today the launch of the UAE’s first Sustainable Escrow and Account Bank solution, allowing clients to embed sustainability into their cash management strategies. The new solution enables […]