Alefredo EdTech, a leading digital learning provider for international curricula, today announced the acquisition of Tutor House, a premier UK-based tutoring platform. This strategic move unites Alefredo’s vast library of digital content and exam resources (British, American, and IB education Systems) with Tutor House’s global network of over 30,000 qualified tutors, creating a powerful new […]
Checkout.com selected to deliver a high-performance digital payments experience to Spotify’s global audience across 180+ countries. AI-powered optimization and advanced payment technologies will enhance performance, security, and reliability Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments provider, has announced a new strategic partnership with Spotify, the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service. The partnership will enable […]
The UAE Federal Government is the first in the region to adopt regulated stablecoin as a mode of payment for the government services. Abu Dhabi, UAE – 2 February, 2026. In a landmark advancement for the region’s digital-government infrastructure, AE Coin has been recognized as a payment method for all federal government authorities, marking the […]
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 2, 2026: BlueFive Capital, a global investment firm, today announced that it concluded closing its Onyx Fund I. The $3 billion fund is registered with the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and targets opportunistic technology and growth capital investments in the US and Europe. The fund will target businesses at […]
Abu Dhabi: In alignment with the UAE Digital Economy Strategy and the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE)’s commitment to advancing a secure, inclusive, and innovation-driven national payments ecosystem, the CBUAE, through its Sandbox Programme and Innovation Hub at the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF), in collaboration with Network International, a leading fintech across the Middle East […]
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, has expanded its long-standing partnership with Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways. Together with global digital payments leader Visa, ADIB has launched the new premium Etihad Guest Visa Infinite Covered Card offering exclusive rewards and benefits tailored for today’s […]
Sharkas said the Academy is designed to function as a specialised national platform that fosters an environment conducive to innovation. AMMAN — The Institute of Banking Studies (IBS) officially inaugurated the headquarters of the Jordan Fintech Academy and its Fintech Lab on Sunday, marking a milestone in the execution of the Kingdom’s Economic Modernization Vision […]
PayPal, a global digital payments and commerce platform, today announced a strategic partnership with NEO PAY, the UAE’s fast-growing digital payments leader. With this partnership, PayPal is taking another bold step in reshaping digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa by bringing businesses closer to a borderless, secure, and frictionless cross-border payment future. Through […]
Cash pickup is now available in Lebanon through partnership with Whish Money at over 1,000 locations. Cash pickup is now available in the Philippines at 14,750 locations, as well as improved transfers to Philippines wallets with direct GCash integration, delivering transfers in under 10 minutes. Dubai, UAE – Careem Pay, the digital payments platform within the Careem […]
Strategic move positions the female-led advisory firm as a primary corridor facilitator for global capital navigating Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy (NDS3). DOHA, QATAR – Falconbridge Advisors, the Dubai-headquartered boutique advisory firm, today announced the strategic expansion of its operations with the opening of its Doha office. The move formalizes and strengthens the commercial bridge […]