Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) has unveiled Sharjah AcquireHub, the region’s first government-supported digital platform dedicated to streamlining mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within Sharjah. Developed in strategic collaboration with Transworld Business Advisors, a...

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hornetsecurity Group, a prominent European provider of AI-driven Microsoft 365 (M365) security, compliance, data...

As the Middle East undergoes a sweeping economic transformation, a new generation of banking and finance leaders is reshaping the region’s financial landscape. From championing digital innovation to leading regulatory reforms and sustainability initiatives, these standout executives...

Casablanca, Morocco – Standard Chartered has officially launched its new representative office in Morocco, marking a strategic expansion of its presence across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The move follows license approval from Bank Al-Maghrib and the awarding of...

Sharjah, UAE – Bank of Sharjah (ADX: BOS) is proud to announce that its shares will be added to the MSCI Global Small Cap Index, effective after market close on May 30, 2025, as part of MSCI’s semi-annual index review. This notable achievement underscores Bank of Sharjah’s...

CAIRO — Egyptian cybersecurity and AI startup THE WHITEGUARD has raised a six-figure USD pre-seed funding round, led by DEN VC. The investment will support the company’s expansion across Egypt and regional markets in the Middle East and Africa, and accelerate the development of...

Cross Switch Enters Kenyan Market Through Strategic Partnership with Pesawise Cross Switch, a leading provider of advanced payment solutions, has expanded its footprint in Africa by officially launching operations in Kenya through a strategic partnership with licensed local...

Bank al Etihad to Acquire INVESTBANK in Historic Jordanian Banking Merger Amman, Jordan — Bank al Etihad and INVESTBANK have jointly announced that their Boards of Directors have approved a strategic merger, under which Bank al Etihad will acquire 100% of INVESTBANK’s share...

Al Abraaj Restaurants Group Becomes the First Publicly Listed Bitcoin Treasury Company in the Middle East Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain — Al Abraaj Restaurants Group B.S.C. (Ticker: ABRAAJ), a publicly listed company on the Bahrain Bourse, has made history as the first company in the...

DUBAI, UAE — Checkout.com, a leading global provider of digital payment solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with du Pay, one of the UAE’s fastest-growing fintech platforms dedicated to expanding financial inclusion and access across the country. Through this...