Official visit highlights innovation in advancing electronic integration of judicial systems Dubai, UAE: The Dubai Rental Disputes Center today welcomed a high-level delegation from Dubai Police, led by H.E. Major General Hareb Muhammad Al Shamsi, Acting Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police. The visit was attended by His Excellency Judge Abdulqader Mousa Mohammed, Chairman of the Rental Disputes […]
ADRA issues 5,930 new economic licences to Emirati Women Entrepreneurs
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Registration and Licensing Authority (ADRA), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) arm to develop and regulate the business sector, has announced the issuance of 5,930 new economic licences to Emirati women entrepreneurs in a year, reaching 21,115 licences by end of June 2025, showcasing the effectiveness of initiatives to […]
Verto Launches Atlas Suite to Transform Cross-Border Payments Across Africa
This allows customers to enjoy faster, more reliable, and compliant financial services across multiple currencies and markets. Verto, a leading B2B global payments platform, has launched The Atlas Suite, a next-generation set of API-first embedded finance solutions designed to simplify cross-border payments. With a single multi-currency payment API, financial institutions, online marketplaces, e-commerce platforms, and […]
Sheraa launches Sharjah Women Impact Fellowship to Scale Women-Led Ventures in the UAE
Registration closes on October 5th. A 16-week program bringing together 12 women founders to scale their ventures and broaden their impact. AED 500,000 equity-free grant by the family of the late Dr. Mahmoud Fikri to support women founders to scale ventures that benefit society. Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi: We are entering a new phase of empowerment, […]
First Abu Dhabi Bank becomes first financial institution in the Gulf to issue a Blue Bond
HKD 390 million blue bond issuance positions FAB at the forefront of sustainable finance. Abu Dhabi: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s Global bank, and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, has successfully issued a HKD 390 million (USD 50 million) 5-year Blue Bond. This transaction represents the first-ever Blue Bond […]
O Gold and botim Launch MENA’s First Fintech Gold Investment Feature
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 27 August 2025 – O Gold, the UAE’s first Emirati app for fractional gold and silver ownership, has partnered with Botim, Astra Tech’s leading AI-powered fintech platform. This collaboration, based on a 2023 agreement, integrates gold investment directly into the Botim ecosystem, making Botim the first fintech in the UAE […]
Reem Finance partners with ADX to enhance investor participation in UAE capital markets
Aligned With ADX’s Mission to Broaden Market Access and Participation Abu Dhabi – UAE: Partnership marks the first step in a broader journey, highlighting Reem Finance’s transformation into a digital community bank and boosting IPO access and market liquidity. Reem Finance PJSC, now in its final phase of transforming into a digital community bank, has initiated […]
Emirates NBD joins Sustainable Markets Initiative as first GCC member of its Financial Services Task Force
Bank joins SMI’s Financial Services Task Force to link with CEOs, mobilise capital at scale and support Nature-positive financial solutions Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 August 2025: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has announced a new partnership with the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI), the world’s […]
Mastercard expands partnership with Circle to transform digital settlement for merchants and acquirers in region
For the first time, merchants and acquirers in Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) can now leverage USDC across Mastercard’s global payments network and benefit from its trusted technology, reach and scale. Middle East: As stablecoins continue to solve real-world challenges and improve efficiencies across a range of use-cases, Mastercard and Circle are deepening their […]
DMCC signs MoU with Swedish fintech Vermiculus to Boost Fintech Innovation
Agreement highlights DMCC’s commitment to innovation and knowledge exchange with global fintech leaders MoU builds on DMCC’s strategy to foster innovation, strengthen fintech infrastructure, and deepen ties with Nordic markets Partnership to deliver new opportunities for DMCC’s nearly 26,000 member companies across its ecosystems Dubai, UAE: DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the […]
