A first-of-its-kind platform, accelerating women from visibility to influence across sectors and geographies. DUBAI: SheKnows, a global digital platform, made in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has officially launched with a focus on supporting senior women leaders globally to bring gender equity and drive influence at the highest levels of business and decision-making. The launch comes as organizations across the world, especially in the Middle East & Africa region (MEA), face increasing […]
Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) Group, a Qatari public shareholding company, announced the launch of payment card acceptance services and digital payment solutions in Syria, following the recent decision issued by the Central Bank of Syria regarding the modernization of the country’s financial sector. A statement issued by the group explained that this achievement […]
Dubai, UAE – May 6th, 2026 – Lean Technologies, the MENA region’s leading financial infrastructure provider, today announced the expansion of its Pay by Bank capabilities, built on the UAE’s newly operational Open Finance framework. The expansion signals a structural shift in the UAE’s digital payments landscape. With regulated payment initiation now available to businesses, […]
Yuno merchants can now offer Tabby’s interest-free, Pay in 4 installment option to consumers. New York City, New York — May 5 2026 — Yuno, the global financial infrastructure platform, today announced a partnership with Tabby, the Saudi Arabia–headquartered financial services app. With this integration, Yuno merchants can now offer Tabby’s payment plans to consumers at checkout. […]
ABU DHABI, UAE: ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, today announced that Man Group plc, a London-listed alternative investment firm with approximately USD 228.7 billion in total assets under management, is proceeding with its commitment to establish a presence in Abu Dhabi and has submitted its application for a Category 3A licence. The […]
Ajman Free Zone-based company joins the Ministry’s official roster of pre-approved providers, advancing toward final accreditation under the UAE’s national eInvoicing programme. InvoiceNow Biz F.Z.C., a UAE-based eInvoicing service provider headquartered in Ajman Free Zone, has been added to the UAE Ministry of Finance’s official list of Pre-Approved eInvoicing Service Providers, effective 4 May 2026. […]
Dubai, UAE: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s global bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, today announced the launch of its new three-tier SME Commercial Cards Suite in collaboration with Mastercard. The innovative product portfolio is designed to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with smarter, more flexible tools to […]
05 May 2026, Dubai, UAE – In a regional first, Geidea, a leading fintech and payments technology provider in the region, has introduced a dual-card routing capability in partnership with UnionPay International—unlocking greater payment flexibility, improved acceptance, and a seamless experience for UnionPay cardholders across the Middle East & Africa. Designed to intelligently route eligible […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), today launched a public consultation on proposed enhancements to its Islamic finance regulatory framework. The consultation, which seeks to provide greater clarity on endorsement requirements and disclosure standards, signals a regulatory development […]
ABU DHABI: Capital Group, one of the world’s largest and leading active investment managers1, today announces plans to establish its first office in the Middle East, in the UAE’s Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The firm expects the Abu Dhabi office to formally open later this year, subject to regulatory approvals. This is a landmark step in Capital Group’s long-term strategy to accelerate growth globally. It reflects the firm’s conviction in the Middle East Region, the UAE and Abu Dhabi […]