ORO launches as first App built on Fasset L2 Network

ORO launches as first App built on Fasset L2 Network, unlocking $1bln of Tokenized Gold on-Chain

$1 billion of yield-bearing gold to be tokenized within the first year. Dubai, UAE – Fasset, a digital asset platform focused on enhancing financial inclusion in high-growth markets, today announced the introduction of ORO, the first application built on its Ethereum Layer 2 network, Own, in partnership with The Own Foundation. Through tokenization, ORO users will be […]

DMCC Crypto Centre Launches Metaverse

DMCC Crypto Centre Launches Metaverse, Driving Web3 Engagement Through Landmark Digital Twin

DMCC has announced the launch of the DMCC Crypto Centre Metaverse, representing a landmark application of the technology for one of the world’s leading Web3 ecosystems. Developed with Infinite Reality, a global leader in immersive technologies, the Metaverse will feature engaging gamified zones, including a trading game and a treasure hunt, offering exciting prizes for […]

Bitpanda Secures In-Principle Approval from VARA

Bitpanda Secures In-Principle Approval from VARA, Set to Expand Operations in UAE

Middle East expansion: Company strengthens international presence and signals commitment to Middle East by opening its first non-European office in Dubai. Dubai, UAE – Bitpanda, Europe’s leading crypto platform, is accelerating its global growth by obtaining an in-principle approval from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in under 8 months from submission. Once officially licensed Bitpanda […]

Zand Revolutionizes UAE Banking with Institutional-Grade Digital Asset Custody

Zand Revolutionizes UAE Banking with Institutional-Grade Digital Asset Custody

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Zand, the UAE’s first fully licensed, AI-powered digital bank, is proud to announce the launch of its Digital Asset Custody services. This innovative offering, approved by the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), positions Zand as the first UAE bank to provide institutional-grade digital asset custody services under its banking license.Designed for corporate […]

ADIB Ventures partners with Lean Technologies

ADIB Ventures partners with Lean Technologies to deliver Innovative Products

Abu Dhabi, UAE: ADIB Ventures, an initiative launched by Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has signed a strategic partnership with Lean Technologies, the MENA region’s premier fintech infrastructure provider. The announcement was made in coordination with Hub71 at Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2024, where the organisations shared their vision of advancing financial innovation and delivering […]

Invest2Innovate Launches Pakistan Startup Ecosystem Report 2024

Invest2Innovate Launches Pakistan Startup Ecosystem Report 2024

Invest2Innovate (i2i) has officially launched the Pakistan Startup Ecosystem Report 2024 (PSER 2024), marking the fourth edition of its flagship initiative. The report was unveiled during a high-profile event held at a local hotel, which brought together prominent leaders from Pakistan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, including investors, policymakers, and other key stakeholders. The report arrives at a critical […]

UAE-based biotech BioSapien Secures $5.5 Million Pre-Series A Funding to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment

UAE-based biotech BioSapien Secures $5.5 Million Pre-Series A Funding to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment

Funding round led by MENA’s leading VC firm – Global Ventures, with participation from Dara Holdings. December 12, 2024 Abu Dhabi, UAE – BioSapien – the patented drug delivery platform treating cancer ‘locally’ – announces its $5.5 million (20.2M AED) pre-Series A fundraise. The funding was led by Global Ventures – MENA’s leading VC firm, with […]

JazzCash Partners with LEJION MEDIA

JazzCash Partners with LEJION MEDIA to Streamline UAE-to-Pakistan Remittances

Dubai, UAE: JazzCash, Pakistan’s leading mobile wallet provider, has announced a strategic partnership with LEJION MEDIA to revolutionize remittance services for Pakistanis residing in the UAE. This collaboration aims to simplify money transfers, enabling seamless remittances directly to JazzCash wallets in Pakistan. As the UAE remains the second-largest source of remittances to Pakistan, this partnership […]

ACI Worldwide Scamscope Estimates 43% YoY Growth in UAE APP Scam Losses

ACI Worldwide Scamscope Estimates 43% YoY Growth in UAE APP Scam Losses for 2024, Projects US$30 Million in Losses by 2028

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 12 December 2024 – Authorized push payment (APP) scam losses are on the rise, expected to climb to US$7.6 billion by 2028 across six leading real-time payment markets (U.S., U.K., India, Brazil, Australia and UAE), according to the latest Scamscope report from ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global […]