White Rock Investment Partners Expands to the UAE, Strengthening U.S.–Middle East Investment Ties

White Rock Investment Partners Expands to the UAE, Strengthening U.S.–Middle East Investment Ties

Dubai, UAE – White Rock Investment Partners, the global investment firm founded by entrepreneur and investor Chase Ergen, today announced the opening of its new office in the United Arab Emirates. This marks a significant step in the firm’s mission to bridge capital, innovation, and strategic collaboration between the United States and the Middle East. The UAE […]

Emirates NBD Reports AED 36.7 Billion Income in 9M 2025, up 12% YoY

Emirates NBD Reports AED 36.7 Billion Income in 9M 2025, up 12% YoY

Emirates NBD delivered AED 36.7 billion income for the first nine months of 2025 as the Group continues strong growth momentum in both interest income and non-funded income across all countries, segments, and products. Operating profit increased by 10% yoy, fuelled by outstanding loan growth more than offsetting the impact of interest rate cuts. Profit […]

Amazon now delivering across the UAE in 15 minutes with Amazon Now, plus thousands more items available within two hours

Amazon now delivering across the UAE in 15 minutes with Amazon Now, plus thousands more items available within two hours

Amazon Now delivers essentials in 15 minutes across UAE neighborhoods via micro fulfillment centers. Prime members get free Amazon Now delivery on orders above AED 25. New 2-hour delivery service covers thousands of products from over 30 categories on Amazon.ae. Amazon today announced the expansion of its fastest delivery service to date, Amazon Now, delivering […]

ADGM’s Numou launches ‘Procurement Financing’ initiative to enhance SME funding access

ADGM’s Numou launches ‘Procurement Financing’ initiative to enhance SME funding access

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Numou, a subsidiary of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, has announced the launch of Procurement Financing, a flagship initiative that enables SMEs with government or corporate contracts to seamlessly access funding. The new solution links guaranteed contract demand with accessible financing, bridging government procurement opportunities with lender support via Numou’s […]

National Bank of Kuwait Reports KD 467.4 Million Net Profit for 9M 2025, Up 2.3% Year-on-Year

National Bank of Kuwait Reports KD 467.4 Million Net Profit for 9M 2025, Up 2.3% Year-on-Year

Profit before tax rose by 11.3% year-on-year, reaching KD 592.5 million Al-Bahar: We have maintained balanced growth across our banking segments, driven by a resilient operating strategy NBK continues to reinforce its leadership amid a challenging global economic landscape The Shuwaikh Beach Project further strengthens the Bank’s standing as a leading force in social responsibility […]

Invest Bank delivers AED 102mln profit before tax for 9M-2025

Invest Bank Secures Islamic Banking Window License from the Central Bank of the UAE

​​​​​Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: Invest Bank is proud to announce that it has obtained an Islamic banking window license from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This milestone marks a significant moment in the bank’s transformational journey, opening opportunities to expand its range of products and services to include best-in-class Sharia-compliant financial solutions […]

UAE fintech Giant Qashio acquires Sanad Cash to accelerate Saudi expansion

UAE fintech Giant Qashio acquires Sanad Cash to accelerate Saudi expansion

This landmark deal marks a major leap in Qashio’s growth into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and reinforces its long-term commitment to the region. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Qashio, the UAE’s leading corporate spend management platform, today announced its acquisition of Sanad Cash, one of Saudi’s first and most established expense management solutions. This […]

Saudi fintech Tamara secures Central Bank of the UAE approval, deepening commitment to the UAE market

Saudi fintech Tamara secures Central Bank of the UAE approval, deepening commitment to the UAE market

Tamara Achieved Full Regulatory Approval in the UAE. Directly Supporting UAE Vision 2031 Goals. Pioneering Fintech Innovation Across the UAE. Dubai, UAE, 20th October 2025: Tamara has officially received a restricted finance license from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). As a leading Fintech platform in the UAE, Tamara has cemented its position as a […]