Manama, Bahrain – Standard Chartered Bahrain announced today the launch of its Signature Chief Investment Office (CIO) Islamic Funds, introducing a new range of Shariah-compliant investment solutions designed to meet rising demand from regional and global investors. Available to the Bank’s Wealth and Retail Banking clients across 12 markets globally, the Signature CIO Funds are designed […]
SunTec (Xelerate) Business Solutions DMCC approved by UAE Ministry of Finance as an Official e-Invoicing Provider
This pre-approval highlights SunTec’s role in driving nationwide e-invoicing adoption and strengthening tax compliance. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 19 November 2025: SunTec (Xelerate) Business Solutions DMCC, the Dubai-based subsidiary of SunTec Business Solutions, a global leader in enterprise revenue management and compliance automation, has officially been pre-approved by the UAE Ministry of Finance as […]
Mastercard Brings Agentic Payments to Life with Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE
DUBAI: Mastercard Agent Pay, debuted in Dubai in the presence of H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work will enable consumers to browse, compare and purchase through AI-powered digital agents Dubai, UAE; 19 November 2025: In a world where artificial intelligence is reshaping how people shop, pay, […]
Ajman Bank advances treasury transformation through strategic collaboration with Murex
Ajman, United Arab Emirates : Ajman Bank, one of the UAE’s leading Islamic financial institutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with Murex, the global leader in trading, risk management and processing solutions for capital markets, to implement MX.3 for Islamic Finance across its Treasury operations. The initiative marks a major step in Ajman Bank’s digital […]
Intrasia Group expands to Dubai with launch of Intrasia Management ME
Intrasia Group, a corporate and financial services management company established in Singapore, has announced the opening of its new regional entity, Intrasia Management ME, marking a pivotal milestone in the Group’s international expansion and reinforcing its position as an integrated financial services provider bridging Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The new Dubai office connects […]
Demeter Tactical Investments Launches ADGM Office, Appoints John Hensel to Lead Middle East Expansion
Abu Dhabi, UAE : In line with receiving its Financial Services Permission (FSP) to operate within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Demeter Tactical Investments (ME) Ltd. has officially launched its new office in the UAE capital and has appointed John Hensel as the Senior Executive Officer and Senior Vice President of Middle East Markets. A […]
HSBC UAE launches Cross Currency Cash Concentration Solution to enhance liquidity management for corporates
Dubai, UAE: HSBC UAE has announced the launch of its Cross Currency Cash Concentration Solution, a significant enhancement to its suite of global liquidity management solutions. The UAE will be the first market to introduce this capability, followed by other MENA markets. The innovative solution enables corporate and institutional banking clients to automatically consolidate cash […]
Abhi and Numou Sign Strategic Lenders Agreement to Power SME Procurement Financing in the UAE and beyond
Abu Dhabi, UAE — 17/11/2025 —Numou, ADGM’s SME growth platform, has partnered with Abhi, the region’s neo bank of the future, providing embedded finance and working capital solutions to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises across the region. Through this collaboration, SMEs on Numou will gain faster, more flexible, and transparent access to […]
walletii by Ooredoo Strengthens Its Role in Oman’s Fintech Ecosystem Through Deep Community Engagement
Muscat, Oman — walletii by Ooredoo continues to advance its mission of transforming digital payments in Oman, supported by strong community connections and a widespread on-ground presence across the Sultanate. walletii’s dedicated community engagement team works closely with embassies, social associations, community groups, and local promoters throughout Oman. Their proactive presence ensures that both expatriates […]
National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) Reports 2% Rise in Q3 2025 Net Profit to BD19.4m
Bahrain – National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has reported a 2 per cent increase in its net profit attributable to shareholders reaching BD19.4 million ($51.5m) for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, compared to BD19.1m ($50.7m) in the same period of 2024. The profitability performance is mainly attributed to the group’s continued ability to […]