Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Investcorp Capital PLC (the “Company” or “ICAP”), a company founded by Investcorp and listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX symbol: “ICAP”), today announced that it has successfully acquired a diversified portfolio of industrial assets for approximately $400 million. The deal was arranged by Investcorp and features properties located across […]
These blueprints will enable AI agents to handle complex, multi-step transactions from product discovery and price comparison to secure checkout and order tracking. Dubai, UAE: Visa and AWS have teamed up to enable AI agents to transact securely and autonomously on behalf of users. By combining Visa’s global payment infrastructure with AWS’s AI and cloud capabilities, […]
The strategic agreement outlines the development of a comprehensive framework to help UHNW Individuals and their family businesses protect their wealth and pass on their legacy and values to future generations Dubai, UAE: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has announced a […]
DAMASCUS, Syria: Visa (NYSE: V) today announced a partnership with the Central Bank of Syria and financial authorities and institutions to implement a strategic roadmap designed to help Syria rapidly integrate into the modern global digital economy. Aligning with its mission to uplift everyone, everywhere, Visa will launch operations in Syria and support the creation of […]
Abu Dhabi, UAE — 4 December 2025: Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank), the UAE’s first fully integrated digital bank, has announced a strategic collaboration with 7X, a leading trade, transport, and logistics group. The collaboration between both entities aims to enable blockchain-powered digital payments using AE Coin, the nation’s first AED-pegged stablecoin licensed by the […]
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Zest Equity, a digital transactional infrastructure company, announced today that it has received a Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM. Headquartered in the UAE, the company enables regional and global clients to digitally transact in private market deals, hold funds through regulated escrow […]
Dubai, UAE — December 2, 2025 — On the UAE’s 54th National Day, Venturun DMCC unveiled Cozi.club, pioneering what founders call “Coliving 2.0”: a villa-based lifestyle community that’s redefining how global innovators build in Dubai. Born from the founders’ own journey building in Dubai, Cozi.club addresses a critical gap: sustainable innovation starts with sustainable living. […]
Following the launch of guidelines for card tokenisation in 2023, international and local payment applications like Samsung Pay and Apple Pay were launched in the Sultanate. According to the Central Bank of Oman’s annual report, these applications allow users to make payments using smartphones and smart watches, instead of carrying cards. Samsung Pay was launched […]
Manama, Bahrain: Beyon Solutions, part of the Beyon Group, and Bahrain FinTech Bay have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing cloud adoption and drive the next phase of digital transformation across the Kingdom’s financial services sector. The partnership underscores both entities’ commitment to empowering fintech growth and strengthening Bahrain’s position as a regional […]
Weyay Bank, Kuwait’s first digital bank, reinforces its position as a pioneer in digital banking since its establishment four years ago, following a journey marked by innovation and excellence in delivering a comprehensive banking experience. Weyay has set a new benchmark in the financial sector by introducing cutting-edge digital solutions that simplify banking and make […]