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Indian cryptopreneurs eye UAE

Venture capital is making a big move on crypto in 2022 and investment totalled $10 billion globally in the first quarter of this year, according to data from Pitchbook.

What’s driving digitalization in the Gulf?

Banks in the Gulf are embracing blockchain, fintech, cryptocurrencies and AI as they look to cater to changing consumer demands and a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

MeetsMeta to launch first virtual city in UAE

As part of Metaverse, the platform enables users to have access to a number of future investment opportunities by helping them interact with a virtual community and work from any part of the world

UAE In-Focus — EDB rolls out digital platform to support SMEs; Virtual platform MeetsMeta expands into UAE

Virtual platform MeetsMeta has selected the UAE to launch the first virtual city to simulate reality through NFTs.

Coinsfera Is the First Company to Offer Buying Property in Dubai with Bitcoin

Dubai has always been the center for real estate, apartments, hotels, properties, and everything related to luxury.

Fawry aims to retain its top spot in Egypt’s FinTech space

Exclusive: The e-payments platform became the country’s first unicorn in 2020 on the EGX, and is now exploring a partial US listing, chief executive Ashraf Sabry says

Dell will play a key role in the UAE’s digital transformation journey

Walid Yehia, General Manager – UAE, Dell Technologies, on AI, smart cities and more

The UAE eyes pole position in digital economy

An enabling environment and policies supported by ecosystems put the country among leaders

Dubai’s ICD Explores Sale of $1 Billion IT Services Firm

Dubai is working on an ambitious plan to privatize as many as 10 firms to raise cash and revive its capital markets.

Careem Pay introduces digital wallets to UAE customers

Any UAE bank account can receive money from the digital wallet.

DIFC-based fintech Tarabut Gateway receives DFSA licence

This licence marks the first time the DFSA has authorised a firm to provide account information services and payment initiation services activities

MENA startups: $2.88bln invested in 2021, early-stage deal value doubled

New report says overall investment came close to quadrupling from 2020 to 2021

Businesses need to think beyond cybersecurity and on cyber-resilience

A cyber-resilience strategy must be embedded into businesses at all costs

Saudi’s start-up Retailo acquires Dubai-based online marketplace DXBUY

Acquisition follows recent investment round that raised $36mln

‘Adopting Crypto in A Big Way,’ Binance Receives Bahrain License

Binance is already working to establish footings in the UAE.

World Blockchain Summit breaks new grounds with its 22nd global edition in Dubai

Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Juma Ahmed Juma Al Maktoum, member of the ruling family of Dubai, the 22nd global edition of World Blockchain Summit (WBS) collectively hosted more than 4000 attendees

Roland Berger at the forefront of crypto strategy consulting

Roland Berger is “taking a leading and courageous role towards the future of technology.

Objectway in WealthTech100 list of tech companies transforming wealth and investment management and private banking

The global WealthTech market is projected to reach $11.9bn by 2030, according to FinTech Global.

How UAE delivers innovative breakthroughs

As one of the world’s leading hubs for innovation, the UAE has plenty to look forward to

Kaspersky opens new office in Saudi Arabia

Establishing this new office in the kingdom is a milestone in the company’s roadmap to protect over 400 million users