From startup to scaleup: a UAE fintech journey
The UAE’s fintech industry is booming. Peter Tavener, COO of peer-to-peer lending platform, Beehive, examines the path from startup to…
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Qatar Central Bank to launch new fintech strategy in Q4
The Qatar Central Bank will launch a new fintech strategy during the fourth quarter (Q4) of the year, as part…
Dubai’s creative economy ranks top in FDI draw in 2021
Dubai’s emergence as a magnet for FDI in the sector has been driven by the farsighted vision and directives of…
UAE, Egypt and Jordan agree on $10bn industrial partnership investment fund
The UAE, Egypt, and Jordan on Sunday signed an industrial partnership agreement in Abu Dhabi on Sunday to enhance economic…
In Saudi Arabia, surge in Riyadh's home prices is hitting 20%, while Jeddah is still affordable
Saudi investors are suddenly finding that owning an apartment or villa is turning out to be a lot costlier than…
Saudi Arabia's King Salman makes new appointments
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Sunday issued several royal orders, relieving high-profile officials of their posts and appointing…
Qatar First Bank successfully exits Jefferson Square, US Real Estate Investment, and plans to generate more than 8% IRR for investors
Qatar First Bank LLC announced its strong financial results for the nine months period ending 30 September 2021. Qatar…
Binance gets nod from Bahrain’s central to offer more crypto services
Binance has received a new licence from Bahrain’s Central Bank that will let the blockchain and cryptocurrency firm offer a…
Qatar's Commercial Bank keen to issue green bonds, CEO says
The Commercial Bank of Qatar is keen to issue green bonds if it can ensure the money is used for…
Volante Technologies wins 'Most Innovative Payment Solutions Provider' for Second Year Running
Volante Technologies has announced it has won the 2022 MEA Finance Banking Technology Award for 'Most Innovative Payment Solutions Provider'.…
Luxury retailers ramping up new store openings in Dubai and Saudi
Despite the continued economic uncertainty, luxury retailers are set to reignite their global expansion over the coming years, with Saudi…
Jordan spearheading climate-responsive digital infrastructure — World Bank
Jordan has become the first developing country to build digital infrastructure to track and calculate reductions in global greenhouse gas…