Warba Bank welcomes global food delivery platform Keeta to the Kuwaiti market

Warba Bank welcomes global food delivery platform Keeta to the Kuwaiti market

Hosts Keeta’s executives as part of its commitment to supporting technological developments. Kuwait: Continuing its investment in supporting innovation and digital developments in the Kuwaiti market to deliver value and drive local progress, Warba Bank hosted a delegation of executives from Keeta, the global leader in food delivery platforms, in a comprehensive visit organized by the […]

Sharjah records 361% growth in capital investment and 57% increase in project count, attracting $1.5bln in H1 2025

Sharjah records 361% growth in capital investment and 57% increase in project count, attracting $1.5bln in H1 2025

According to data from “fDi Markets – Financial Times” H.H. Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi: Economic prosperity is the outcome of a holistic vision that places human wellbeing and balanced development at the core of its priorities. H.E. Mohammed Al Musharrkh: Sharjah’s remarkable growth is a powerful tool for reshaping the emirate’s development landscape. Sharjah’s growth in the […]

Du successfully completes the secondary public offering of its shares held by Mamoura with a final offer price of AED 9.20 per share

Du successfully completes the secondary public offering of its shares held by Mamoura with a final offer price of AED 9.20 per share

342,084,084 shares representing 7.55% of du’s share capital (the “Offer Shares”) were offered through a fully marketed secondary public offering. Dubai, UAE: Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (“du” or the “Company”), a leading telecommunication and digital services provider in the UAE, whose ordinary shares are listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) (DFM Symbol: DU/ISIN: AEE000701012), […]

Ottu reveals ECHO: The first AI-powered fintech module for intelligent merchant operation

Ottu reveals ECHO: The first AI-powered fintech module for intelligent merchant operation

Kuwait City: Ottu, a leading fintech provider in the MENA region, today announced the launch of ECHO, a next-generation platform powered by agentic AI, enabling autonomous dispute resolution, intelligent merchant support, and seamless platform configuration. ECHO positions Ottu as the first fintech to operationalize AI-driven use cases for merchant support, dispute management, and intelligent platform control. […]

Thawani Launches ‘Mujib for Business’ Card at Comex 2025, Oman’s First Fully Integrated Smart Corporate Payment Card

Thawani Launches ‘Mujib for Business’ Card at Comex 2025, Oman’s First Fully Integrated Smart Corporate Payment Card

The ‘Mujib for Business’ card is designed to help companies manage their operations with greater efficiency and flexibility. MUSCAT – In line with the national drive to embed innovative digital solutions in the payments sector, Thawani has unveiled the ‘Mujib for Business’ card, the Sultanate of Oman’s first fully integrated smart financial card designed to […]

American Express Middle East and Emirates NBD Pay Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Digital Payments in the UAE

American Express Middle East and Emirates NBD Pay Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Digital Payments in the UAE

Dubai, UAE – American Express Middle East has announced a strategic partnership with Emirates NBD Pay, marking a significant step in expanding the reach and capabilities of both organizations across the United Arab Emirates. The collaboration is set to deliver smarter, faster, and more secure payment solutions, benefiting American Express Card Members, business partners, and […]

Greenstone DIFC expansion unlocks access to global private funds for DIFC-based investors

Greenstone DIFC expansion unlocks access to global private funds for DIFC-based investors

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 […]

Revolut Secures In-Principle Approval for UAE Payments Licence, Accelerating Expansion Plans in the Region

Revolut Secures In-Principle Approval for UAE Payments Licence, Accelerating Expansion Plans in the Region

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 […]