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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dubai, UAE: Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has announced the launch of a new service for its UAE-based Egyptian customers. For the first time, UAE-based customers of Egyptian nationality can open accounts with Mashreq Egypt instantly, fully remotely, and enjoy a single view of their accounts and transfer money in […]
Muscat: Reinforcing its position as one of the Sultanate’s most dynamic and trusted financial institutions, Sohar International has been recognized as the ‘Best Brand in Oman’ at the prestigious Alam Al-Iktisaad Top Brands in Oman Awards 2026. This accolade highlights the Bank’s continued success in cultivating a powerful, future-ready brand built on innovation, trust, and a […]
Dubai, UAE: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, today announced a business continuity initiative designed to ensure small businesses, startups, and founders remain connected, productive, and resilient during both stable and challenging times. Recognizing that business success depends on reliable, uninterrupted connectivity, du is strengthening its commitment to the business community through a multi-faceted […]
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Ooredoo Fintech has announced the appointment of Noor Al Lawati as its first female Country Head for Oman, reinforcing its commitment to regional growth, local leadership, and women empowerment. An accomplished Omani professional, Noor Al Lawati brings extensive market expertise and a strong vision to drive innovation and […]
Abu Dhabi, UAE, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, has reaffirmed its role as a key enabler of large-scale real estate development through its strategic partnership with Jubail Investment Company (JIC). The Jubail Island project, solely financed by ADIB from inception through to completion, reflects the Bank’s integrated approach to supporting landmark […]
Saudi Central Bank grants Major Payment Institution license, marking a defining moment for the Kingdom’s financial infrastructure Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — [March 26th, 2026] — Lean Technologies, the MENA region’s leading financial infrastructure provider, has been granted the first Major Payment Institution license by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), to provide Open Banking services in […]