DUBAI: Dubai Financial Market (DFM) announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter of 2026, recording a strong start to the year, supported by robust trading activity, higher liquidity levels, and increased investor participation. DFM’s consolidated revenues for the first quarter reached approximately AED 253.1 million, compared with AED186.5 million during the same period […]
Multi-Asset Investment Firm Rokos Capital Management opens new office in ADGM
ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, today announced that Rokos Capital Management (RCM) has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi after receiving its Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA). RCM’s new Abu Dhabi office is located in the Sky Tower within ADGM’s jurisdiction and further expands the firm’s international footprint, […]
Vault22 Targets Fragmented Finance with Unified AI Platform
As personal finance grows increasingly fragmented, with users juggling multiple apps, accounts, and financial obligations across borders, the demand for a more unified and intelligent approach has never been greater. Fintech platforms are evolving beyond single-use solutions to deliver holistic, real-time financial insights that align with how individuals actually manage their money today. Against this […]
Mashreq Delivers Strong Q1 2026 Performance with AED 2.3 Billion Net Profit Before Tax
Cairo, Egypt – Mashreq Bank PSC (MASQ), one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, today delivered a strong first-quarter performance, with Operating Income growing to AED 3.4 billion and Net Profit Before Tax increasing to AED 2.3 billion for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, demonstrating the resilience of Mashreq’s globally diversified franchise through […]
VaultsPay and Mastercard announce strategic collaboration to expand digital payments in the UAE
Dubai, UAE; UAE based fintech company VaultsPay has entered into a strategic collaboration with Mastercard. The two organizations formalized their agreement marking a milestone intended to enhance digital payment capabilities and support financial inclusion across the UAE. Through this collaboration, VaultsPay will leverage Mastercard’s global network and technology to issue virtual and physical payment cards, further expanding its […]
ONS FinServ Secures DIFC Corporate Service Provider (CSP) License, Strengthening End-to-End Structuring Capabilities
Dubai, UAE – 01 May 2026 ONS FinServ Group today announced that it has secured a Corporate Service Provider (CSP) license within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), marking a significant milestone in the firm’s continued expansion of its integrated financial services platform. This marks a defining moment for ONS FinServ Group, reinforcing the strength […]
It Pays to Automate: Mitigating the Cashflow Risks of Relationship-Driven Commerce
Article by: Vibhu Kapoor, Regional Vice President – Middle East, Africa & India, Epicor Across the GCC, business has long been built on relationships. Deals are reinforced over coffee, partnerships span decades, and flexibility is often viewed as a sign of mutual respect. This relationship-driven approach has underpinned the region’s rapid economic expansion, enabling trust […]
Majid Al Futtaim and Visa launch paper on engineering trust into the future of digital commercewhite
cent of UAE consumers used their mobile phone in their most recent retail purchase, while 37 per cent complete online shopping directly on mobile devices, the highest rate globally Visa has invested US$3.3 billion in artificial intelligence and data capabilities over the past decade for fraud prevention. Within Majid Al Futtaim’s SHARE ecosystem, AI‑led personalisation […]
Visa appoints Emirates NBD as National Net Settlement Service Agent in UAE
Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has appointed Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, as its official National Net Settlement Service (NNSS) Agent in the UAE. This move allows Visa’s domestic card transactions to be settled by Emirates NBD locally in UAE Dirhams (AED) […]
Ripple Expands Middle East Presence with New Regional HQ in Dubai’s DIFC
New DIFC-located regional headquarters for Middle East and Africa creates capacity to double the size of existing operations to meet growing regional demand DUBAI, April 30, 2026 – Ripple, the leading provider of blockchain-based enterprise solutions across traditional and digital finance, today announced an expansion of its presence in the UAE with the opening of its […]