• Partnership underscores shared commitment to supporting Dubai’s real estate ecosystem Dubai, UAE: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has announced a strategic partnership with Sobha Realty, a leading luxury real-estate brand globally; to provide integrated home financing solutions for buyers of the premium luxury developer’s […]
Jordan’s Orange Money launches exclusive offers for international transfers to Egypt with Orange Cash
As part of Orange Money’s exclusive offers, the electronic wallet is enabling its customers to send money transfers to Orange Cash in Egypt without any transfer commission. Additionally, under the offer’s terms, the recipient will gain financial rewards of up to EGP 700 along with a chance to win flight tickets (from Cairo to Amman) […]
King Street and PIF Partners to Expand Private Credit Investment Opportunities in Saudi Arabia and the Broader MENA Region
King Street and PIF Sign an MoU to Expand Private Credit Investment Opportunities in Saudi Arabia and the Broader MENA Region • A new credit fund will seek to provide private capital solutions to corporates and conduct asset-based lending within Saudi Arabia and MENA. • PIF is fostering strategic partnerships with leading international asset managers to further […]
Emirates NBD Launches Business Support Package to Strengthen SME Resilience in UAE
Dubai, UAE: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has launched a Business Support Package consisting of a set of temporary fee-relief measures to help SMEs manage day-to-day operations over the next few months. Emirates NBD’s initiative will lend confidence to the business community in light […]
Ministry of Finance, UAE approves SAP as eInvoicing Service Provider
Abu Dhabi — The Ministry of Finance has named SAP as one of the pre-approved eInvoicing service providers under the country’s new electronic invoicing framework, becoming the first enterprise resource planning (ERP) provider to be included on the Ministry’s pre-approved list. The recognition positions SAP to support organizations preparing for the UAE’s transition to structured electronic […]
Saudi-based Maison Safqa Raises $620K Pre-Seed to Transform Luxury Flash Sales in Saudi Arabia
At the core of the platform is a partner-centric approach, through which Maison Safqa already offers the brands the flexibility to choose between regular flash sales or invitation-only online sales. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Maison Safqa, a Saudi-based flash-sale platform for premium and luxury brands, has raised $620,000 in a pre-seed funding round with participation from […]
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) mobilises $5.53bln in sustainable finance in 2025
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, has mobilised and facilitated AED20.3 billion ($5.53 billion) in sustainable finance by the end of 2025, marking a strong year of execution and reinforcing its commitment to deploy AED60 billion in sustainable finance by 2030. This performance underscores ADIB’s role as a trusted sustainable finance […]
Saudi Arabia’s Aramco Ventures participated in $36 million funding round for the US-based startup Via Separations
Via Separations, a leader in process solutions for industrial separations, today announced $36 million in new funding with significant participation from new investors, including Climate Investment, Aramco Ventures, and Marathon Petroleum Corporation, alongside participation from existing backers, including Embark Ventures, The Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), and […]
Dubai Future District Fund and Second Century Ventures Sign MoU to Advance PropTech Innovation in Dubai
Dubai, UAE – 6 April, 2026 – Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Second Century Ventures (SCV), backed by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and operator of the global REACH real estate tech accelerator. The agreement marks the beginning of a collaboration to accelerate the growth of the real estate innovation […]
Boursa Kuwait to launch bonds and sukuk platform following CMA decision
Kuwait City: Boursa Kuwait welcomed the Capital Markets Authority (CMA)’s approval of its proposed rule amendments, alongside the issuance of Resolution No. 38 of 2026 establishing a comprehensive regulatory and legislative framework for bonds and sukuk. The move also includes amendments to the Executive Bylaws of Law No. 7 of 2010. Boursa Kuwait also issued […]