FAB and Mastercard transform UAE business payments with Mobile-First Virtual Corporate Cards

FAB and Mastercard transform UAE business payments with Mobile-First Virtual Corporate Cards

Dubai, UAE: In a first for the EEMEA region, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Mastercard have officially launched Mastercard’s proprietary mobile-first virtual card number (VCN) solution for businesses. This innovative solution enables enterprises and government entities to issue and manage virtual corporate cards while integrating them into mobile wallets – for flexible, efficient and secure […]

NBK Wealth named the “Best Private Bank in Kuwait” 2025 by The Banker

NBK Wealth named the “Best Private Bank in Kuwait” 2025 by The Banker

The award underscores the Group’s exceptional performance and commitment to delivering innovative wealth management solutions Its strong growth has further strengthened client confidence, firmly establishing NBK Wealth’s standing as a market leader in private banking NBK Wealth Group has been awarded Best Private Bank in Kuwait 2025 by The Banker magazine at the prestigious Global […]

DIFC and IPEM power landmark IPEM Future Preview in Dubai, uniting global and regional private capital leaders

DIFC and IPEM power landmark IPEM Future Preview in Dubai, uniting global and regional private capital leaders

Dubai, UAE: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the MEASA region, and International Private Equity Market (IPEM) today announced the outcomes of the first IPEM Future Preview, an exclusive gathering in Dubai for the world and region’s most influential private capital investors. For the first time in the region and hosted […]

Warba Bank receives Mastercard’s “Highest Spend Per Card on Credit Card” award

Warba Bank receives Mastercard’s “Highest Spend Per Card on Credit Card” award

Kuwait: Warba Bank received Mastercard’s prestigious “Highest Spend Per Card on Credit Card” Award in recognition of its outstanding performance in issuing credit cards and the exceptionally high spend per card. The recognition stands as a testament to the strong confidence of high-net-worth and premium customers in Warba Bank’s innovative payment and card solutions. The award […]

Ajman Bank launches digital extension to expand smart, customer-centric banking services

Ajman Bank launches digital extension to expand smart, customer-centric banking services

Ajman, United Arab Emirates –  The Digital Extension has been designed to provide customers with seamless access to essential banking services through a smart, technology-enabled environment, supporting greater efficiency and convenience while maintaining the highest standards of service quality and Shariah compliance. The initiative reflects Ajman Bank’s strategic focus on modernising service delivery and responding […]

Sun Life receives authorisation to establish office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

Sun Life receives authorisation to establish office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

Dubai, UAE: Sun Life, a leading provider of High Net Worth insurance solutions, today announced it will establish operations in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) following authorisation from the Dubai Financial Services Authority, the independent regulator for business undertaken from and in DIFC, the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South […]

First Abu Dhabi Bank appoints Presight to advance AI-driven growth and operational intelligence

First Abu Dhabi Bank appoints Presight to advance AI-driven growth and operational intelligence

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Presight, a leading global AI and big data analytics company, has signed a contract with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) to deploy advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics solutions that enhance customer intelligence, optimise resource planning, and strengthen the bank’s commercial growth strategy. The announcement reflects the shared commitment of both organisations to position the UAE […]

ZAND first bank in the Middle East to achieve ISO 27001 & 27701

ZAND first bank in the Middle East to achieve ISO 27001 & 27701

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Zand, an AI and blockchain-powered digital bank in the United Arab Emirates, has achieved ISO certification for Information Security Management Systems (ISO 27001), and for Privacy Information Management Systems (ISO 27701). Significantly, these certifications make Zand the first bank in the Middle East region to meet these internationally recognized standards for Web3 […]

Mintiply Capital to lead AED 1.2bln F&B and e-commerce investment deal in GCC

Mintiply Capital to lead AED 1.2bln F&B and e-commerce investment deal in GCC

Investment banking advisory firm currently leading the strategic exit for a diversified group and positioning the asset for acquisition by qualified regional and international investors. With Gulf’s M&A activity surpassing $115 billion in 2025, the appetite for strategic acquisitions across the UAE and Saudi Arabia has never been stronger Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Mintiply Capital, […]

Qashio marks European market expansion with Dublin Europe HQ launch

Qashio marks European market expansion with Dublin Europe HQ launch

Top Ministers of the UAE and Irish government attend launch, including the UAE Minister of Economy and Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister, accompanied by the UAE Ambassador to Ireland. Qashio, the MENA region’s leading spend management solution, has announced a major milestone in its global growth strategy with the opening of its European headquarters in Dublin, […]