Source: Zawya A unit of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has invested in Dignari Capital Partners (DCP), a Hong Kong‑based private credit investment manager. The wholly owned subsidiary of the sovereign wealth fund committed capital to Dignari’s Asia Pacific Developed Markets Private Credit Strategy, a fund focused on real estate‑linked private credit opportunities. The […]
Investment banks in GCC continue operations, weigh in on capital market outlook
Source: Zawya As the war between Iran, Israel and the US continues into its second week, investment banks in the GCC, which had expanded over the past 24 months amid a flurry of DCM and ECM deals, have signalled that they are maintaining their local operations. On Tuesday, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned […]
Bybit Pay now supports Mastercard Crypto Credential™ for username-based crypto transfers
Bybit Pay is launching Mastercard Crypto Credential™, to make on-chain transfers simpler and safer with username-based sending and built-in compatibility checks. Send crypto with a username With Bybit Pay and Mastercard Crypto Credential™, you can replace long blockchain addresses with an easy-to-use username based on your email address or phone number. Every transfer is automatically […]
Bank Nizwa launches Apple Pay To enhance the digital payment experience for customers
Muscat: Enhancing the digital payment experience, Bank Nizwa, the leading and most trusted Islamic bank in the Sultanate of Oman, has launched Apple Pay for its customers. This new service allows the bank’s credit and debit cardholders to make secure, fast, and convenient payments. The launch of Apple Pay reflects Bank Nizwa’s ongoing commitment to providing […]
Standard Chartered confirms uninterrupted operations across the Kingdom of Bahrain
Manama – Standard Chartered Bahrain has confirmed that its operations across the Kingdom remain fully functional and continue to run at full capacity. The Bank reaffirmed its ability to deliver seamless banking and financial services through both its branch network and digital platforms, ensuring that clients’ needs are met without interruption and that service continuity is […]
Mambu selected as core banking provider by Nyla, Africa’s first Islamic neobank
Abu Dhabi, UAE // Kingali, Rwanda – Mambu, the leading SaaS cloud banking platform, today announced a strategic collaboration with Nyla, Africa’s first Islamic neobank, to power its shari’ah-compliant digital banking infrastructure as it launches in Ghana and prepares for expansion across West Africa. The partnership marks a significant milestone for Mambu’s Islamic banking offering on […]
Paymentology and Liabify Partner to Advance Embedded Finance and Financial Wellness Across the GCC
Dubai, UAE – 12 March 2026 — Paymentology, the leading global issuer processor, today announced a strategic partnership with Liabify, a financial wellness platform focused on payroll-linked financial services. Together, the companies aim to expand access to responsible credit, earned wage access, and everyday financial tools for middle-income and expatriate workers across the GCC and […]
Nahda Capital Partners files for registration of inaugural private equity fund in ADGM
Dubai, UAE – Nahda Capital Partners, a newly established private equity platform headquartered in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has filed for the registration of its inaugural private equity fund this week as it prepares to launch investment activities across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). “Nahda” in Arabic refers to a renaissance a renewal and resurgence. […]
Revolut Launches UK Bank
Following a successful mobilisation period, the PRA has lifted restrictions on Revolut’s banking licence, and given approval to launch its UK bank, Revolut Bank UK Ltd. Revolut Bank UK Ltd is set to roll out new banking services for its 13 million UK customers, with deposit accounts protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). Current accounts […]
Ubuy partners with Tabby to offer flexible installment payments in Saudi Arabia and the UAE
GCC Region – Ubuy, a leading cross-border e-commerce platform serving customers across the GCC, has announced the integration of Tabby as a new payment solution for customers in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The partnership enables shoppers to split their purchases into convenient installment plans, enhancing flexibility and accessibility for international shopping. The new […]
