Strategic investment to strengthen international competitiveness of capital-efficient, technology-driven commercial design venture Reflects Crescent Enterprises’ long-standing track record of supporting high-growth businesses aligned with transformative global trends Sharjah, United Arab Emirates – CE-Invests, the strategic investments platform of Crescent Enterprises, today announced its participation in the $50 million Series C funding round for Flipspaces, a leading […]
The solution, trusted by over 100 global healthcare clients, including some of the largest hospital groups in GCC, will deliver 60% faster time-to-hire, 3X savings, and +20% workforce productivity gains. Dubai – TERN Group, an AI-powered global talent mobility platform for healthcare professionals, founded by Dubai-based Avinav Nigam, today announced it has raised USD 24 million […]
UAE accounted for 71.7% of all trading volumes in MENA, reinforcing its position as a key hub in Capital.com’s global growth story. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – High-growth global trading platform Capital.com today announced that its trading volumes surged to US$1.5 trillion in the first half of 2025, a 42.5% increase from US$1.06 trillion in the second half […]
Fund backed by Jada, SVC, SAB, Mubadala, Takamol, Krafton, ISSF, strengthening support for early-stage FinTech across MENA. Dubai, UAE: VentureSouq, a GCC-based venture capital firm, announced the close of its second FinTech Fund (FinTech Fund II), reinforcing its position as a leading early-stage investor in the MENA region. The successful close marks a significant step […]
Greenstone-represented funds have raised more than $100 billion across private equity, venture capital, private credit, private real estate, secondaries, hedge funds, and infrastructure. Greenstone bridges the gap between DIFC investors and global private investment funds. Dubai, UAE: Greenstone, the largest fund placement firm in the Middle East, has obtained a Category 4 licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to […]
This collaboration reflects the Central Bank of Bahrain’s forward-looking approach to regulate digital finance and reinforces the Kingdom’s role as a hub for financial innovation in the region. Manama, Bahrain: Binance Bahrain and Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) have partnered to deliver direct USD transfers for retail customers, making it easier and faster to move money between […]
Property Finder, the leading real estate classifieds platform in the Middle East, announced that Permira and Blackstone Inc. are acquiring a $525 million minority stake in the company. The deal, subject to regulatory approvals, marks Permira’s first investment in the Middle East and underscores continued global investor appetite for Dubai’s real estate sector. As part […]
Doha, Qatar — A-typical Ventures announces its investment in Metric, the Abu Dhabi headquartered AI fintech startup empowering small and medium‑sized businesses with real‑time financial intelligence. The funding round also includes participation from investors such as 500 Global, Hub71, i2i Ventures, Plus VC, Epic Angels, Oqal Angels, Accelerate Prosperity, as well as other strategic angel investors from the region. Metric’s […]
AdalFi has announced two leadership appointments aimed at GCC scale. The company named Ian Read as Head of Credit Excellence and Emre Unlusoy as Head of Sales for MEA. The strategy speaks to a UAE market where DIFC and ADGM institutions are accelerating digital transformation and prioritizing measurable outcomes in lending. Read brings three decades […]
Revolut has received in-principle approval for its Stored Value Facilities and Retail Payment Services (Category II) licences from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) 9th September, Dubai, UAE – Revolut, the global financial app with over 60 million customers worldwide, today announced it has received in-principle approval for its Stored Value Facilities and Retail […]