UAE-based fintech OCTA Raises $2.25M Pre-Seed Round Co-led by Quona Capital and Sadu Capital

UAE-based fintech OCTA Raises $2.25M Pre-Seed Round Co-led by Quona Capital and Sadu Capital

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — OCTA, a fintech startup dedicated to transforming accounts receivable management for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has successfully closed a $2.25 million USD pre-seed funding round. The round was co-led by Quona Capital and Sadu Capital, with participation from Sukna Ventures, Plus VC, 500 Global, and notable angel investors, including Pawel […]

Al Fardan Exchange becomes the first exchange house to partner with Dubai Insurance to facilitate payments of ILOE Scheme Claims

Al Fardan Exchange becomes the first exchange house to partner with Dubai Insurance to facilitate payments of ILOE Scheme Claims

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Al Fardan Exchange has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Insurance on behalf of the Insurance Pool, marking a pioneering collaboration that positions Al Fardan Exchange as the first exchange house in the UAE to offer Involuntary Loss of Employment (ILOE) payment claims. This strategic partnership provides customers […]

American Express Middle East Expands Reach Through Partnership with Telr

American Express Middle East Expands Reach Through Partnership with Telr to Boost Merchant Network in the MENA Region

Dubai, UAE – October 3, 2024: American Express Middle East has announced a strategic partnership with Telr, a leading online payment gateway, to significantly expand its acceptance across Telr’s extensive merchant network. Through this collaboration, American Express will become one of Telr’s aggregation payment service providers in the MENA region, enabling its Card Members to […]

Africa Finance Corporation partners with ITANA

Africa Finance Corporation partners with ITANA for the creation of Africa’s first Digital Economic Zone

NEW YORK, United States of America, September 27, 2024/APO Group/ — Itana (http://apo-opa.co/4dnuip1), Nigeria’s first licensed digital economic zone management company, and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, have agreed to jointly develop the first digital economic zone in Africa designed for global and Pan-African technology, finance and service-based businesses to […]

Network International establishes presence in Morocco,

Network International establishes presence in Morocco, strengthening strategic expansion in Francophone Africa

CASABLANCA, Morocco, September 27, 2024 – Network International (www.Network.ae), a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, officially announces its establishment in Morocco, furthering its strategic expansion in Francophone Africa. With over 30 years of industry leadership, Network International is committed to accelerating the digitalization of payments in the Kingdom through […]

Amplify Growth Partnership Launches $100 Million Debt Fund

Amplify Growth Partnership Launches $100 Million Debt Fund to Support Tech Companies Across MENA and Turkey

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Amplify Growth Partnership has officially launched a $100 million growth debt fund, aimed at providing debt capital to technology-focused companies across the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENA) region. The fund is set to bridge the debt capital gap, offering much-needed financial solutions to tech-driven businesses in the Series A […]

LinkedIn Unveils 2024 List of Top 10 Startups in UAE

LinkedIn Unveils 2024 List of Top 10 Startups in UAE

LinkedIn has released its highly anticipated annual list of the Top Startups in UAE, spotlighting 10 fast-growing companies that are making significant waves in the UAE’s business landscape. These startups are not only attracting attention from investors and job-seekers alike but are also developing innovative solutions that are poised to shape the future of their […]

Bybit introduces Islamic Account to enhance trading access for Muslim Communities

Bybit introduces Islamic Account to enhance trading access for Muslim Communities globally

Dubai, UAE: Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced the launch of its Islamic Account, becoming the first global crypto exchange to offer a Shariah-compliant trading solution. This innovative move marks a significant milestone in the crypto industry, opening new opportunities for Muslim traders worldwide to engage in digital assets while […]

Astra Tech and National Bonds Collaborate

Astra Tech and National Bonds Collaborate to Launch Savings Services for 9 Million Botim Users in UAE

Dubai, UAE – Astra Tech, a leading consumer technology holding group based in the UAE, has announced a strategic partnership with National Bonds, the UAE’s premier savings and investment company. This collaboration is set to provide 9 million Botim users across the UAE with easy access to National Bonds’ innovative savings and investment products directly […]