Led by Shorooq and Cherry Ventures, with strategic investments from e&, and Mubadala Investments, qlub aims to expand its global footprint and enhance its innovative payment solutions. Dubai, UAE – qlub, the ultra-fast payment system in restaurants, has become ubiquitous across Dubai’s vibrant dining scene. Following its runaway success in the UAE, qlub has announced […]
UAE-based qlub Raises $30mln to Go Global, in Funding Round Led by Shorooq and Cherry Ventures
Zvilo Expands Debt Facility with Fasanara Capital to €75 Million to Accelerate Growth Across Middle East, Africa and Turkey
Zvilo, a working capital lender committed to bridging the global trade finance gap, has today announced the expansion of its debt facility with long-standing capital partner Fasanara Capital – a London-based, owner-managed investment management company. The facility has been increased to up to €75 million, building on an initial commitment from Fasanara in October 2022. This new […]
BurjX secures FSRA license, launches ADGM-regulated trading platform with 100+ digital assets
BurjX becomes a fully regulated digital asset brokerage platform to offer and support trading of over 100 digital assets. Abu Dhabi, UAE – BurjX, the UAE-born digital asset trading platform, has officially secured its Financial Services Permission from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the Capital of […]
United Arab Bank Reports AED 208 Million Net Profit for H1 2025, Up 50% YoY
H1 2025 Highlights: Net profit reported at AED 208 million for H1 2025 compared to AED 139 million for H1 2024; reflecting a YoY increase of 50%. Earnings per share rose to AED 0.10 per share in H1 2025 compared to AED 0.07 in the corresponding prior year period. Total income increased by 24% YoY […]
Bitget Joins Ondo’s Global Markets Alliance to Expand Global Access to Over Hundred Tokenized RWAs
This alliance brings together top players across the digital asset ecosystem to accelerate the adoption and accessibility of tokenized RWAs. Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has officially joined the Global Markets Alliance, a collaborative initiative designed to align industry standards and promote interoperability for tokenized securities by Ondo Finance. This alliance brings together […]
Trendyol Group, Baykar, ADQ and Ant International partners to launch next-generation fintech platform in Türkiye
Dubai: Trendyol Group; Türkiye’s leading e-commerce platform, Haluk Bayraktar, CEO of Baykar, the world’s largest unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer, ADQ, an active sovereign investor focused on critical infrastructure and global supply chains; and Ant International, a leading global digital payments and financial technology provider today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore […]
Hub71 Startup, Ovasave raises $1.2mln pre-seed round to transform fertility and hormonal care across MENA
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Ovasave, a Hub71 FemTech startup focused on fertility and hormonal health, has successfully completed its pre-seed round, raising $1.2 million from a mix of regional and international investors. The round was led by PlusVC, Annex Investments, and New York-based 25 Madison, with additional backing from UAE and Saudi-based strategic angel investors and […]
Network International Teams Up with Ghana’s Blu Penguin to Power Mobile Money on N-Genius POS terminals
Seamless mobile money integration on N-Genius POS terminals enables financial inclusion and improves payment flexibility across Ghana and West Africa. ACCRA, Ghana — Network International (Network) (https://www.Network.ae/), a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa, has announced a collaboration with Blu Penguin, a Ghana-based fintech and mobile money aggregator, to provide mobile […]
PGIM and ADGM Academy launch RealAssetX Abu Dhabi to drive innovation and AI for the real asset industry
ABU DHABI – PGIM, the $1.4 trillion global investment management business of Prudential Financial, Inc., has partnered with ADGM Academy (ADGMA), to launch the RealAssetX Abu Dhabi Innovation Centre (the Centre) – a cutting-edge lab dedicated to advancing sustainable technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and deep tech within the real asset industry. Set to open in September this […]