Wio Bank and Visa Launch “Wio Creators,” UAE’s First Bank Account Designed Exclusively for Content Creators

Wio Bank and Visa Launch “Wio Creators,” UAE’s First Bank Account Designed Exclusively for Content Creators

Dubai, UAE — At the 1 Billion Followers Summit, Wio Bank, in partnership with Visa, announced the launch of Wio Creators, the UAE’s first dedicated banking solution tailored specifically for content creators and digital entrepreneurs. The new offering reflects the rapid growth of the creator economy and aims to address the unique financial needs of […]

AmwalPay Announces a Strategic Partnership with Bank Nizwa

AmwalPay Announces a Strategic Partnership with Bank Nizwa

AmwalPay has announced a strategic partnership with Bank Nizwa, reflecting a broader shift in how banks approach the enablement of digital payment services within the Sultanate of Oman. Under this partnership, AmwalPay enables Bank Nizwa to offer digital payment services to its merchants under the bank’s own brand, identity, and commercial framework. Bank Nizwa retains […]

Janus Henderson announces exclusive distribution arrangement with HSBC

Janus Henderson announces exclusive distribution arrangement with HSBC

London: Janus Henderson Investors today announces the launch of the Janus Henderson Horizon Discovering New Alpha Fund (DNA), a global equity fund available exclusively to HSBC Private Bank and Premier clients across Asia, Europe, US Offshore, and the Middle East, for an initial six-month period. DNA is a globally diversified portfolio of approximately 50 high-conviction stocks […]

Emirates NBD completes landmark transaction with largest dual-tranche Blue-Green Bond issued by a financial institution globally

Emirates NBD completes landmark transaction with largest dual-tranche Blue-Green Bond issued by a financial institution globally

Dubai, UAE: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, announced the completion of its inaugural dual-tranche USD 1 billion sustainable bond issuance under its Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme, comprising a USD 300 million Blue tranche with a 3-year tenor and a USD 700 million […]

Visa and Museum of the Future renew partnership with new Exclusive Pass

Visa and Museum of the Future renew partnership with new Exclusive Pass

UAE, Dubai – Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, today announced the renewal of its partnership with Dubai’s Museum of the Future. First established in 2022, the partnership reflects Visa’s commitment to curating distinctive and thoughtfully crafted experiences for tourists visiting Dubai. As part of the renewed partnership, Visa will leverage its global […]

areeba Secures In-Principle Approval from Central Bank of the UAE for SVF & Retail Payment Services

areeba Secures In-Principle Approval from Central Bank of the UAE for SVF & Retail Payment Services

areeba has announced that it has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to operate Stored Value Facilities (SVF) and Retail Payment Services – Category III, under the applicable SVF, Retail Payment Services, and Card Schemes Regulations. The regulatory approval marks a significant milestone in areeba’s expansion journey in the UAE […]

BHM Capital becomes the first UAE financial institution to join the Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges

BHM Capital becomes the first UAE financial institution to join the Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: BHM Capital, the leading financial institution in the capital markets of the United Arab Emirates, announced its acceptance as a member of the Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges (FEAS) under the Supporting Partner category. With this milestone, BHM Capital becomes the first financial institution from the United Arab Emirates to join FEAS, […]

RAKBANK receives in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE to launch an AED-backed stablecoin

RAKBANK receives in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE to launch an AED-backed stablecoin

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates – RAKBANK announced today that it has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to issue an AED-backed payment token i.e., stablecoin, subject to the completion of regulatory and operational requirements. This marks an important step in RAKBANK’s digital assets journey and reflects the Bank’s […]

BlueFive Capital appointed as General Partner (GP) for CICC–Hebei Development Fund

BlueFive Capital appointed as General Partner (GP) for CICC–Hebei Development Fund

The Fund-of-Funds will deploy capital through a combination of fund investments and direct investments aligned with HBIS Group’s industrial priorities. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Beijing, China: BlueFive Capital, a global investment platform, has been appointed as the first General Partner (GP) for a Fund of Funds established by CICC Capital, the private equity arm […]

Network International becomes first payments platform to power Stablecoin payments in the UAE through AE Coin

Network International becomes first payments platform to power Stablecoin payments in the UAE through AE Coin

Dubai, UAE: Network International, a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa, has become the first payments platform to enable regulated Stablecoin payments in the UAE through AE Coin acceptance, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Maryah Community Bank (MBank). The partnership will see the integration of AE Coin, […]