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Dubai Based Equiti launches Bangalore Technology Hub to power Global Fintech Innovation
Modon and ADIB introduce Abu Dhabi’s First Off-Plan Home Financing Solutions
Azraq Raises Oversubscribed Pre-Seed Round to Build AI-Powered Risk Intelligence Platform for Data Centre Investments
The DFSA publishes 9th Audit Monitoring Report, underscoring strengthened audit quality and transparency across DIFC
Dubai Chambers Best Partners with Wio Bank to provide Alternative Banking Services for SMEs
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Dubai Based Equiti launches Bangalore Technology Hub to power Global Fintech Innovation

July 10, 2026 0
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Modon and ADIB introduce Abu Dhabi’s First Off-Plan Home Financing Solutions

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Azraq Raises Oversubscribed Pre-Seed Round to Build AI-Powered Risk Intelligence Platform for Data Centre Investments

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The DFSA publishes 9th Audit Monitoring Report, underscoring strengthened audit quality and transparency across DIFC

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Dubai Chambers Best Partners with Wio Bank to provide Alternative Banking Services for SMEs

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Dubai Future District Fund Backs MetaProp Fund IV to Strengthen Dubai’s PropTech Ecosystem

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Deutsche Bank expands operations in Qatar with New Research Centre of Excellence

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Dubai Based Equiti launches Bangalore Technology Hub to power Global Fintech Innovation
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Dubai Based Equiti launches Bangalore Technology Hub to power Global Fintech Innovation

July 10, 2026 0

Bangalore, India – Equiti Group, a global fintech leader, has announced the launch of its India Technology Hub in Bangalore, marking a major investment in the group’s global innovation strategy and its ambition to build AI-powered technology that makes wealth more accessible to all. The best role of the Bangalore hub in global technology The Bangalore […]

Modon and ADIB introduce Abu Dhabi’s First Off-Plan Home Financing Solutions
BankingTech.

Modon and ADIB introduce Abu Dhabi’s First Off-Plan Home Financing Solutions

July 10, 2026 0
The DFSA publishes 9th Audit Monitoring Report, underscoring strengthened audit quality and transparency across DIFC
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The DFSA publishes 9th Audit Monitoring Report, underscoring strengthened audit quality and transparency across DIFC

July 10, 2026 0
Dubai Chambers Partners with Wio Bank to provide Alternative Banking Services for SMEs
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Dubai Chambers Best Partners with Wio Bank to provide Alternative Banking Services for SMEs

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Bitcoin Suisse Secures ADGM Approval to Launch Regulated Digital Asset Services in the UAE
Digital Assets.

Bitcoin Suisse Secures ADGM Approval to Launch Regulated Digital Asset Services in the UAE

July 7, 2026 0

Switzerland, Zug / UAE, Abu Dhabi: Building on its position as Switzerland’s leading crypto financial services provider, Bitcoin Suisse is further accelerating its international expansion. Bitcoin Suisse Group’s subsidiary, BTCS (Middle East) Ltd. (“BTCS ME”) has received Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, […]

UAE dirham-backed stablecoin
Digital Assets.

UAE Dirham-Backed Stablecoin DDSC Receives CBUAE Approval for Launch on VARA-Regulated Exchanges

July 4, 2026 0

The UAE dirham-backed stablecoin DDSC has received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), clearing the way for its launch on selected Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)-regulated exchange platforms. UAE dirham-backed stablecoin operates on ADI Chain, an institutional Layer-2 blockchain DDSC was developed through a collaboration between International Holding […]

Bitget Wallet
Cryptocurrency.

Bitget Wallet Launches Crypto Card in South Asia

July 3, 2026 0
Open Standard Launches Open USD Stablecoin, Consortium with Visa, Mastercard Over 100 Partners
Digital Assets.

Open Standard Launches Open USD Stablecoin, Consortium with Visa, Mastercard Over 100 Partners

July 1, 2026 0
HSBC launches Tokenised Deposit Service in the UAE
Tokenization.

HSBC launches Tokenised Deposit Service in the UAE

June 22, 2026 0
DMCC Signs Strategic MoU with Tether to Advance Blockchain, Tokenisation and Digital Finance in the UAE
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DMCC Signs Strategic MoU with Tether to Advance Blockchain, Tokenisation and Digital Finance in the UAE

June 17, 2026 0

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Azraq Raises Oversubscribed Pre-Seed Round to Build AI-Powered Risk Intelligence Platform for Data Centre Investments
Startup Funding.

Azraq Raises Oversubscribed Pre-Seed Round to Build AI-Powered Risk Intelligence Platform for Data Centre Investments

July 10, 2026 0

Dubai – Azraq, an AI-powered risk intelligence startup focused on data centre and critical infrastructure investments, has closed an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round, with A-typical Ventures participating as a key investor following the company’s co-build journey through The Utopia Studio. The fresh capital will support Azraq’s product development and market expansion as demand accelerates for […]

Dubai Future District Fund Backs MetaProp Fund IV to Strengthen Dubai’s PropTech Ecosystem
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Dubai Future District Fund Backs MetaProp Fund IV to Strengthen Dubai’s PropTech Ecosystem

July 10, 2026 0

Dubai, UAE – 10th July – Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) has committed capital to MetaProp Fund IV L.P., one of the world’s most active and specialised venture capital firms investing in PropTech. This partnership positions MetaProp as a foundational early-stage PropTech partner for DFDF, supporting Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33 and the development of a regional […]

AVELIN AI Secures $3.7mln pre-seed funding to accelerate sovereign AI Infrastructure for Enterprises and Governments
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AVELIN AI Secures $3.7mln pre-seed funding to accelerate sovereign AI Infrastructure for Enterprises and Governments

July 9, 2026 0

Dubai, UAE:  – AVELIN AI, a sovereign AI platform built for enterprises and governments in regulated industries, has closed a $3.7 million pre-seed funding round from angel investors. The funding will be used to accelerate AVELIN’s commercial expansion across the Middle East, Europe, and North America, scale its GPU infrastructure, and further enhance its proprietary Cross-Model […]

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Visa Payment Passkey Roll Out in India with IDFC FIRST Bank, moves beyond OTPs

By Fintech News UAE Staff July 3, 2026

Visa has launched its Visa Payment Passkey solution in India in partnership with IDFC FIRST Bank, enabling cardholders to authenticate online transactions using biometrics or device credentials instead of one-time passwords (OTPs). launched its Payment Passkey (VPP) solution in India, Visa Payment Passkey Visa on Thursday launched its Payment Passkey (VPP) solution in India, introducing an alternative […]

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TransFi surpasses $1bln in processed volume, expands cross-border payments reach across 70+ countries

By Fintech News UAE Staff March 10, 2026

Dubai, UAE, TransFi, a global payments infrastructure and orchestration company focused on emerging markets, today announced that it has surpassed $1 billion in processed volume on its platform, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth. The company also said it is set to achieve $5 billion processed transaction volume in the next 12 months, based on the current […]

Emaar’s property sales reached AED 61bln ($16.6bln) in the first 9 months of 2025, an increase of 22%
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Emaar’s property sales reached AED 61bln ($16.6bln) in the first 9 months of 2025, an increase of 22%

By Fintech News UAE Staff November 7, 2025

Revenue increased by 39% to AED 33.1 billion (US$ 9 billion) EBITDA grew by 32% to AED 16.6 billion (US$ 4.5 billion) Net profit before tax reached to AED 16.7 billion (US$ 4.5 billion); an increase of 35% Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR) has continued to deliver strong operational and financial […]

Mastercard partners with Uber to enhance payment experiences for Drivers, Couriers and Consumers
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Mastercard partners with Uber to enhance payment experiences for Drivers, Couriers and Consumers

By Fintech News UAE Staff July 25, 2025

Uber will leverage a range of Mastercard products and services to help scale financial tools for Uber drivers and couriers and extend benefits to Mastercard cardholders engaging across the Uber platform. Mastercard is deepening its global payments partnership with Uber to improve experiences for drivers, couriers and Mastercard cardholders using the Uber platform. Uber will […]

Mastercard and Jordan Islamic Bank collaborate to expand digital payment offerings and financial inclusion in Jordan
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Mastercard and Jordan Islamic Bank collaborate to expand digital payment offerings and financial inclusion in Jordan

By Fintech News UAE Staff July 22, 2025

Partnership to accelerate digital transformation, enhance customer experience, and support inclusive growth through Shari’ah-compliant solutions Amman, Jordan; 22 June 2025: Mastercard and Jordan Islamic Bank (JIB), one of the largest banks operating in the country, are collaborating to drive innovation and expand access to Shari’ah-compliant digital payment solutions. JIB will leverage Mastercard’s payment technologies and advisory […]

American Express Payments Now Accepted in Over 13,000 Taxis Across Dubai
PayTech

American Express Payments Now Accepted in Over 13,000 Taxis Across Dubai

By Fintech News UAE Staff July 1, 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — American Express Middle East (AEME) announces that more than 13,000 taxis in Dubai operated by Franchised companies licensed by Dubai RTA (National Taxi, Arabia Taxi, Kabi Taxi, Dubai Taxi Corporation, and Metro Taxi) are newly accepting American Express payments. The agreement with Franchise companies provides greater payment choice and convenience for […]

Mastercard Launches AI-Powered Account Intelligence Reissuance Service to Combat Card Fraud Across EEMEA
PayTech

Mastercard Launches AI-Powered Account Intelligence Reissuance Service to Combat Card Fraud Across EEMEA

By Fintech News UAE Staff June 25, 2025

Dubai, UAE: Mastercard has introduced Account Intelligence Reissuance, an advanced fraud prevention service to efficiently manage the card reissuance process, in the Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region. The product leverages Mastercard’s proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and network purview to assess the level of risk associated with a card and provide AI-driven actionable recommendations about […]

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