DWTC Free Zone Partners with Wio Bank to Streamline Digital Banking for Businesses

DWTC Free Zone Partners with Wio Bank to Streamline Digital Banking for Businesses

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) Free Zone signed on Monday a Memorandum of Understanding with Wio Bank to provide streamlined digital banking solutions and financial services for companies operating within its jurisdiction. The partnership will simplify access to banking services for businesses establishing or operating within the free zone, further strengthening the ecosystem supporting entrepreneurs, start-ups […]

Bain Capital Expands Middle East Presence with New ADGM Office in Abu Dhabi

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

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

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 […]

CE-Ventures announces acquisition of portfolio company CrossBridge Bio by Eli Lilly

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

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 […]

Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) Partners with HSBC to Attract Global Investors and Corporates

Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) Partners with HSBC to Attract Global Investors and Corporates

Partnership aims to attract global corporates, investors, and high-net-worth individuals to Dubai Collaboration will support international businesses’ market entry and expansion into Dubai’s priority sectors Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has signed a strategic agreement with HSBC Bank Middle East Limited to further deepen cooperation aimed at attracting […]

Nubank to Establish Regional Headquarters at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), UAE

Nubank to Establish Regional Headquarters at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), UAE

Abu Dhabi, UAE — Brazil’s leading digital bank Nubank is advancing its global expansion strategy with plans to establish a regional headquarters at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), marking a significant entry into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The development follows a high-level meeting between His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin […]

Emirates NBD and Sobha Realty partner to offer integrated home financing solutions for off-plan projects in Dubai

Emirates NBD and Sobha Realty partner to offer integrated home financing solutions for off-plan projects in Dubai

• 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 […]