PRYPCO Blocks closes its first-ever exit window with strong demand

PRYPCO Blocks closes its first-ever exit window with strong demand

During the two-week Exit Window, which was open from 24th June 2025 to 7th July 2025. Dubai, UAE – PRYPCO Blocks, the Dubai-based real estate fractional ownership platform, has successfully concluded its first Exit Window, setting a new benchmark for exit opportunities within the fractional real estate space. Investor response reflected both growing confidence and a clear […]

Alpaca and ZAD Partner to Bring Shariah-Compliant Investing Globally

Alpaca and ZAD Partner to Bring Shariah-Compliant Investing Globally

NEW YORK & KUWAIT CITY– Alpaca, a self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure API, and ZAD, a leading Kuwait-based investment platform for Shariah-compliant US stocks and ETFs, announced their strategic partnership to expand access to Shariah-compliant investment products. This partnership continues to open financial access for investors seeking to align their financial growth with Islamic principles. With global […]

Mawarid Finance and AFS launch Smart POS Terminals to power seamless digital payments in the UAE

Mawarid Finance and AFS launch Smart POS Terminals to power seamless digital payments in the UAE

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain: Mawarid Finance has announced today the launch of smart Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals for digital payments, in collaboration with Arab Financial Services (AFS), the leading digital payments solutions provider and fintech enabler in the Middle East and Africa. These cutting-edge POS terminals will now be available across retail outlets, stores, malls, and service […]

Dubai Duty Free partners with Crypto.com to explore cryptocurrency payments

Dubai Duty Free partners with Crypto.com to explore cryptocurrency payments

The MoU paves the way for exploring crypto payments at Dubai Duty Free both in-store and online. Reinforcing its commitment to customer convenience and innovation, Dubai Duty Free has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Crypto.com, a global leader in cryptocurrency services, to explore enabling crypto payment and develop collaborative initiatives. The MoU paves […]

Dubai Duty Free partners with Crypto.com to explore cryptocurrency payments

The MoU paves the way for exploring crypto payments at Dubai Duty Free both in-store and online. Reinforcing its commitment to customer convenience and innovation, Dubai Duty Free has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Crypto.com, a global leader in cryptocurrency services, to explore enabling crypto payment and develop collaborative initiatives. The MoU paves […]

Charles Group, Patel Family Office Sign $1 Billion Real Estate Pact at Global Wealth Conference

Charles Group, Patel Family Office Sign $1 Billion Real Estate Pact at Global Wealth Conference

Dubai, UAE / LONDON, July 9, 2025 – In a landmark move aimed at bridging traditional real estate with emerging opportunities in infrastructure, Charles Group, one of India’s fastest-growing diversified conglomerates, signed a $1 billion strategic agreement with the U.S.- based Patel Family Office during the Global Wealth Conference 2025, hosted by the Sovereign Wealth […]

UAE’s icogz Raises $1.4M pre-seed to Scale AI-Native Business Platform

UAE’s icogz Raises $1.4M pre-seed to Scale AI-Native Business Platform

UAE-based icogz, a business intelligence platform, has raised $1.4 million in pre-seed funding from angel investors in the UAE and India. Founded in 2018 by Amit Tripathi and Vrutika Dawda, icogz is a business intelligence platform that mines intelligence from a brand’s data and delivers insights using algorithms and technology. Funds will support product development, expand the Aryabot AI […]

Egypt’s Nawy Acquires Majority Stake In Dubai-Based SmartCrowd For Undisclosed Amount

Egypt’s Nawy Acquires Majority Stake In Dubai-Based SmartCrowd For Undisclosed Amount

Egypt-based property technology (PropTech) platform Nawy has acquired a majority stake in SmartCrowd, a Dubai-based fractional property investment platform, marking its entry into the UAE market and broader GCC expansion. Acquisition details However, the company did not disclose other details, including the cost of acquisition. Backed by e&, Nawy’s latest move follows its $52 million Series A fundraising […]

Dubai’s XPANCEO Becomes Unicorn with $250 Million Series A to Launch World’s First Smart Contact Lens

Dubai’s XPANCEO Becomes Unicorn with $250 Million Series A to Launch World’s First Smart Contact Lens

The pioneering deep tech company behind the world’s first smart contact lenses raises $250 million at a $1.35 billion valuation to fast-track the launch of a multifunctional, AI-powered XR lens that will replace all personal devices and end the era of screens. Dubai, UAE — XPANCEO, a leading deep tech company developing the next generation of computing […]