Dubai launches new IP Hub to empower Innovators

Dubai launches new IP Hub to empower Innovators, Entrepreneurs and Enhance Business Landscap

Dubai, UAE – October 2, 2024: In a landmark initiative aimed at empowering innovators and fostering creativity, the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and the UAE Ministry of Economy have announced the launch of the Dubai Intellectual Property Hub (DIPH). The UAE’s first centralized platform for intellectual property (IP) and intangible assets (IA) was unveiled at […]

UAE-based podcast distribution platform Podeo Secures $5.4 Million Series A Funding

UAE-based podcast distribution platform Podeo Secures $5.4 Million Series A Funding

Dubai, UAE — October 1, 2024 — Podeo, the world’s largest podcast distribution platform, today announced the completion of a $5.4 million Series A funding round. Led by Oraseya Capital, the VC arm of Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority, with participation from Ibtikar Fund, Cedar Mundi Ventures, Samarium, iSME, and returning investor Razor Capital, the […]

Microsoft Expands Global Engineering Development Footprint to UAE with New Center in Abu Dhabi

Microsoft Expands Global Engineering Development Footprint to UAE with New Center in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Microsoft Corporation is set to strengthen its global engineering presence with the launch of its first-ever Global Engineering Development Center in the Arab world, located in Abu Dhabi. This move marks a significant milestone as the UAE becomes a key player in Microsoft’s global network of development centers, which are dedicated […]

US-based Ripple Secures In-Principle Approval from DFSA to Expand Cross-Border Payment Services in UAE

US-based Ripple Secures In-Principle Approval from DFSA to Expand Cross-Border Payment Services in UAE

Dubai, UAE – In a significant milestone, Ripple, a leading provider of digital asset infrastructure, has received in-principle approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to expand its services from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This achievement positions Ripple as a regulated entity within the UAE and allows the company to introduce its […]

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 […]

Magnati and Wio Bank Partner

Magnati and Wio Bank Partner to Revolutionize Embedded Finance Solutions for UAE Businesses

Dubai, UAE – Magnati, a leading regional payment solutions provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Wio Bank to deliver cutting-edge embedded finance solutions to businesses across the UAE. This collaboration aims to streamline access to critical financial services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), leveraging real-time POS (Point of Sale) data to offer tailored […]

PTCL and IFC-Led Consortium Secure Historic $400 Million Financing Deal for Acquisition of Telenor Pakistan

PTCL and IFC-Led Consortium Secure Historic $400 Million Financing Deal for Acquisition of Telenor Pakistan

KARACHI, September 2024 — Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC)-led consortium celebrated a landmark financing agreement to facilitate PTCL’s acquisition of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers (Private) Limited. The acquisition, valued at Rs 108 billion, is subject to regulatory approvals and marks a pivotal moment in Pakistan’s telecom sector. PTCL […]

NymCard Partners with Ajman Transport Authority

NymCard Partners with Ajman Transport Authority to Launch Cutting-Edge Payment Solutions

Ajman, UAE – In an exciting move set to revolutionize the payment landscape in the region, NymCard has announced a strategic partnership with the Ajman Transport Authority. This collaboration aims to introduce innovative prepaid payment solutions, providing customers with enhanced convenience and flexibility in managing their financial transactions. As part of the partnership, NymCard will […]

Emirates Publishers Association Partners with Network International to Enhance Digital Payment Solutions

Emirates Publishers Association Partners with Network International to Enhance Digital Payment Solutions

The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Network International, a leading digital commerce enabler across the Middle East and Africa. This strategic partnership aims to provide advanced digital payment solutions for UAE publishers, streamlining the sales process of their publications and reducing financial overheads. Under the agreement, EPA member […]