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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank reports $1.09bln pre-tax profit in H1 2025, up 16% YoY
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) today announced a 16 percent year-on-year increase in pre-tax net profit for the first half of 2025, reaching AED4 billion, reflecting strong balance sheet growth, continued business momentum, and a rising customer base. The bank delivered another record performance in Q2 2025, with pre-tax net profit up 14 percent year-on-year […]
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 […]
Toyow secures $10mln investment from Nimbus Capital to drive tokenisation globally
Toyow has already lined up more than US$38 billion in assets for investment in the coming months, after signing of an MoU with Nisus Finance to tokenise US$500 million real estate assets under management. Dubai, UAE: Toyow, the world’s first multi category tokenised asset marketplace, has secured a US$10 million strategic investment from Nimbus Capital, a […]