Binghatti Capital’s private credit fund to boost sub-contractors, increase ROI

Binghatti Capital’s private credit fund to boost sub-contractors, increase ROI

Source: Zawya “We see tremendous potential for private credit—not just within our platform, but across the region,” said CEO Katralnada Binghatti. In line with a growing trend in Dubai’s property sector, Binghatti Group’s newly launched asset management arm, Binghatti Capital, aims to tap into rising demand from investors and family offices for financial products, particularly […]

Du Pay launches 'Salary in the Digital Wallet' feature, empowering financial inclusion for the UAE Workforce

Du Pay launches ‘Salary in the Digital Wallet’ feature, empowering financial inclusion for the UAE Workforce

Dubai, UAE – du Pay, the advanced digital financial services subsidiary of du launches the ‘Salary in the Digital Wallet’ (SITW) feature, a cutting-edge service that allows UAE workforce to receive their salaries directly into their digital du Pay wallets. This feature will enhance the lives of the workforce in the UAE through access to simple, […]

Whish Money collaborates with Mastercard Move to bring seamless cross-border payments to Lebanon

Whish Money collaborates with Mastercard Move to bring seamless cross-border payments to Lebanon

People in Lebanon can send money abroad to over 50 countries, while Lebanese living overseas can send money home. Beirut, Lebanon: Whish Money has collaborated with Mastercard to enable inbound and outbound remittance flows for consumers in Lebanon. People in Lebanon can send money abroad to over 50 countries, while Lebanese living overseas can send money […]

Qatar’s digital payments hit $4.4bln in July: Qatar Central Bank (QCB)

Qatar’s digital payments hit $4.4bln in July: Qatar Central Bank (QCB)

The data highlights the deepening role of electronic transactions in Qatar’s financial system, spanning card payments, instant transfers, and mobile wallets. Doha: The Qatar Central Bank (QCB) reported strong growth in digital payments during July 2025, with a combined value of QR 16.133bn processed across 51.697 million transactions, according to figures the regulator published on […]

QNB first bank in GCC to launch Commercial Unified Digital Wallet Integration using Mastercard Gateway

QNB first bank in GCC to launch Commercial Unified Digital Wallet Integration using Mastercard Gateway

Doha: QNB has achieved another major milestone by becoming the first bank in the GCC to enable Digital Wallet acceptance through a single, unified integration on the Mastercard Gateway Hosted Checkout platform. The solution leverages Mastercard Gateway’s latest Hosted Checkout capability, where Digital Wallets are enabled through a single integration flow for both web and […]

Mastercard and First Abu Dhabi Bank hit major milestone – five credit cards launched in six months

Mastercard and First Abu Dhabi Bank hit major milestone – five credit cards launched in six months

Dubai, UAE: In a big step forward for the cards market, Mastercard and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) have launched five new credit cards in just six months, redefining what collaborations can achieve when built on shared ambition and customer-first thinking. This milestone reflects the strong relationship between the two companies. Mastercard and FAB have combined […]

Keeta Launches in Qatar with Free Delivery and Exclusive Offers

Keeta Launches in Qatar with Free Delivery and Exclusive Offers

Doha, Qatar – Keeta, the international subsidiary of Meituan, China’s on-demand delivery giant, has officially launched in Qatar, offering users a smarter, more affordable way to order their favorite meals. Starting today, all Keeta new users will receive vouchers worth 200 QAR while all users will enjoy free delivery benefits with no subscription fees. The launch […]

ADIB Capital Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), has launched a new Sharia-compliant investment vehicle targeting short-duration trade opportunities in developed markets.

ADIB Capital Launches ADIB Islamic Trade Opportunities Fund in DIFC

Dubai – ADIB Capital Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), has launched a new Sharia-compliant investment vehicle targeting short-duration trade opportunities in developed markets. The ADIB Islamic Trade Opportunities Fund, structured as a Qualified Investor Fund (QIF) in the Dubai International […]

Mantas, a pioneering insurtech Secures In-Principle Approval from DFSA for Category 4 Licence

Mantas, a pioneering insurtech Secures In-Principle Approval from DFSA for Category 4 Licence

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Mantas, a pioneering insurtech, received In-Principle Approval (IPA) for a Category 4 licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). This enables Mantas to operate as a regulated Managing General Agent (MGA) upon the issuance of the full DFSA licence. This key milestone bolsters the company’s mission to protect cloud-reliant businesses […]

Dubai: MOHRE and e& money Partner to Extend Wage Protection Services to Domestic Workers

Dubai: MOHRE and e& money Partner to Extend Wage Protection Services to Domestic Workers

This enables individuals to manage salary payments for domestic workers in line with applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks. Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) and e& money, the fintech arm of e&, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide wage protection services via the e& money platform. This enables individuals to manage […]