In a groundbreaking move set to transform the global financial services landscape, BipTap, a pioneering omnibanking platform, has entered into a strategic partnership with Al Fardan Ventures, represented by esteemed technology leader Mr. Mohammed Ebrahim Al Fardan, to establish a...

Cairo, Egypt – In a landmark move for Egypt’s fintech ecosystem, EFG Holding, one of the region’s most prominent financial institutions, and its consumer finance arm, Valu, have announced the commencement of trading on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX). This significant milestone not only...

STV Invests in Morni to Drive the Future of Automotive Services in Saudi Arabia STV, the largest independent tech venture capital fund in the MENA region, has announced a new investment in Morni, a leading Saudi platform offering tech-enabled automotive services. The investment...

Abu Dhabi, UAE – In a major leap toward digital transformation in public transport, Tawasul Transport, in partnership with Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank) and the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has launched the world’s first...

Roomz.rent, the Cairo-born co-living startup, has successfully closed a pre-seed funding round led by Qora71 — the Hub71-based angel investor syndicate — alongside a group of notable angel investors. Launched in November 2024, Roomz.rent is the region’s first tech-driven co-living...

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has released its March 2025 monetary and banking indicators, reflecting robust financial growth across multiple aggregates and sectors—pointing toward a resilient and expanding economy that could impact remittance dynamics and investment confidence...

In Sharjah, a quiet yet powerful transformation is taking place. As women across the UAE step into stronger economic roles, NAMA Women Advancement’s Financial Literacy Programme is helping them gain the knowledge and confidence they need to take control of their financial...

Google’s tools and technologies had a major impact on the UAE economy in 2024, contributing an estimated AED 21.8 billion (over $5.9 billion), according to a new Economic Impact Report commissioned by Google and conducted by the independent research agency Public First. The report...

Dubai, UAE – April 2025 Global AI investment intelligence leader BridgeWise has officially launched SignalWise, a breakthrough platform that delivers hyper-personalized alerts and contextual insights to investors, trading platforms, and financial advisors. This milestone...

Dubai, UAE – June 20, 2025 — In a major leadership move, Visa has announced the appointment of Tareq Muhmood as Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA). This region is one of Visa’s most dynamic and fast-growing, covering more than 86...