Dubai, UAE – Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has partnered with Toothpick, a prominent healthcare platform with a network of more than 1,000 dental and aesthetic clinics, to launch Mashreq NEO Credit Loans, a new embedded financing solution that enables customers using Toothpick network clinics across the UAE to access flexible, high-value […]
Tabby Secures SVF Licence from UAE Central Bank, Expands into Full-Service Financial App
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Tabby has been granted a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), authorising the company to hold customer funds and introduce a new suite of financial products, including spending accounts, cards and money management tools. The licence marks a major step in Tabby’s evolution into a […]
stc pay partners with Global Payment Services (GPS) to power next generation of digital payments in Bahrain
Manama, Bahrain – stc pay Bahrain, Bahrain’s most innovative and accessible mobile wallet for digital financial transactions, announced a strategic partnership with Global Payment Services (GPS), a Bahrain-based payment infrastructure provider and leading enabler of secure and innovative digital payment solutions in the Kingdom and across the region. This collaboration is part of stc pay’s ongoing investment […]
Atradius expands Middle East Presence with New Office in DIFC
Dubai – Atradius, a global leader in trade credit insurance and risk management, has established operations in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, marking a significant milestone in its Middle East growth strategy. This expansion strengthens Atradius’ ability to deliver comprehensive insurance management services, […]
Bain Capital Expands Middle East Presence with New ADGM Office in Abu Dhabi
Presence in ADGM will support long-term investor partnerships, portfolio company expansion, and the foundation for future regional investment activity ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, today announced the opening of its office in ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi. The new office builds on Bain Capital’s […]
Adyen and Careem Pay partner to power digital remittances in the UAE
Building on more than 8 years of partnership, Adyen will power Careem Pay’s expanding remittance service with its single global platform Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 15 April 2026: Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, today announced the expansion of its partnership with Careem Pay, the digital payments platform within the […]
CBUAE develops e-KYC Platform and appoints Norbloc AB as a technology partner
Abu Dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) announced the development of the nationwide unified Know Your Customer (e‑KYC) platform, following the signing of a technical partnership agreement with the global technology company Norbloc AB. This strategic initiative constitutes a core pillar of the Financial Infrastructure Transformation (FIT) Programme, which aims to build an […]
Hong Kong: Citi and Endowus Deepen Partnership with Credit Card Collaboration
HONG KONG SAR – 15 April 2026 – As part of its strategy to lead in digital wealth, Citi is leveraging fintech to enhance its client value proposition. Citi is committed to driving Hong Kong’s fintech ecosystem by playing a unique role as both a strategic investor and a collaborator. This approach is exemplified by […]
CE-Ventures announces acquisition of portfolio company CrossBridge Bio by Eli Lilly
CE-Ventures, Crescent Enterprises’ corporate venture capital platform, co-led CrossBridge Bio’s USD 10 million initial financing round in November 2024 Acquisition marks a significant milestone in CE-Ventures’ strategy of backing leading biotech companies developing first- and best-in-class therapeutics Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: CE-Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Crescent Enterprises, today announced that its portfolio company […]
CBUAE and Philippines Central Banks Sign MoU to Boost Cross-Border Payments and Fintech Collaboration
Abu Dhabi/ Manila: The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during a virtual ceremony, aimed at developing financial infrastructure, promoting economic collaboration and strengthening bilateral trade. The MoU was signed by H.E. Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank […]