Source: Zawya The growth recorded in Q1 2025 was driven by strong performances across a wide range of strategic sectors. DUBAI – Dubai recorded a GDP of AED119.7 billion in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 4 percent growth from the same period in 2024, in a testament to the continued resilience and vitality […]
Sira, the regional community for like-valued professionals to connect authentically and grow personally and professionally, has celebrated its third anniversary with a milestone event, El Talte Nabte (“The Third Takes Root”), bringing together members, partners, and friends to mark three years of meaningful connection, collaboration, and collective growth. Founded in 2022, Sira planted a simple […]
Dubai, UAE: Zand, an AI-powered Fintech and financial services group in the United Arab Emirates, has announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Mastercard to collaborate on enhancing cross-border payment solutions. Leveraging Mastercard Move’s money movement solutions, this collaboration will enable seamless, secure, and efficient cross-border money transfers offered by Zand to its customers. In the […]
Ant International signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) to collaborate on local financial technology innovation. Strategic partnership aims to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as the Capital of Capital by expanding the emirate’s digital financial infrastructure and accelerating cross-border fintech innovation Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has signed […]
Dubai, UAE – In a major step towards advancing the UAE’s digital economy, Zand Bank has announced that it now fully supports AANI, the country’s Instant Payment Platform under the National Payment Systems Strategy. The move gives Zand’s clients access to modern, user-centric payment solutions that are fast, reliable, inclusive, and secure — aligning with […]
Collaboration offers streamlined, discounted services for Mastercard business credit cardholders. AI-driven onboarding reduces friction and costs associated with business setup and compliance Dubai, UAE: Mastercard has joined forces with IFZA, one of the fastest-growing free zones in the UAE, and Global Tax Assistant, an international consulting firm, to launch a fully digital, AI-driven business registration journey […]
Visa cardholders will score exclusive first access for a chance to purchase tickets to the world’s biggest tournament. Cairo, Egypt – It’s official: the road to the FIFA World Cup 26™ starts with Visa. As the Official Payment Technology Partner of FIFA and a global leader in digital payments, Visa cardholders with a Visa Debit, Credit […]
The globally recognised accountancy network establishes its UAE operations with a future-focused mandate across audit, tax, and consultancy under visionary leadership of the new CEO. Dubai, UAE, August 10, 2025: Baker Tilly International, a top 10 global network of accounting and advisory firms with presence in over 140 countries and with over 43,000 people, has […]
Digified is proud to announce that it has secured regulatory approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) for its AI-powered digital onboarding, eKYC, and e-contracting services tailored for non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) in Egypt. With this regulatory milestone, lending, investment, and insurance companies regulated by the FRA can now fully create digital IDs, verify their e-kyc, and sign […]
The e-marketplace allows a wide network of local merchants – whether operating online or through physical retail outlets – to showcase their products directly within the app. Bahrain – ONE App, powered by Al Salam Bank, has announced the launch of its integrated e-marketplace and Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) feature. This latest development reflects […]