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News & Updates

Daos Web3 Padel Tournament – (Vertical)

Fireblocks: The Financial Grid Middle East – (Vertical)

Intellect – (Vertical)

Fimple – BaaS Solution (Vertical)

UAE Achieves 89% Satisfaction in Digital Government Services Ranking

UAE Achieves 89% Satisfaction in Digital Government Services Ranking

October 11, 2026

Egypt Trains 15,000 Youth in Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion

October 10, 2026

Egypt Trains 15,000 Youth in Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion

Dubai CommerCity Partners with Global Commerce Foundation to Enhance AI in Digital Trade

October 10, 2026

Dubai CommerCity Partners with Global Commerce Foundation to Enhance AI in Digital Trade

Fintech Forward 2026 in Bahrain Attracts 2,900 Participants and Sees Over 60 Agreements

October 9, 2026

Fintech Forward 2026 in Bahrain Attracts 2,900 Participants and Sees Over 60 Agreements

Digital Banking

UAE Achieves 89% Satisfaction in Digital Government Services Ranking

October 11, 2026

UAE Achieves 89% Satisfaction in Digital Government Services Ranking

The UAE leads 44 countries with an 89% satisfaction rate in digital government services, according to the Boston Consulting Group’s survey.

NEOPAY Acquires 65% Stake in Noon Payments to Expand MENA Presence

NEOPAY Acquires 65% Stake in Noon Payments to Expand MENA Presence

October 9, 2026

Bahrain Development Bank Partners with SINNAD to Boost SME Services

Bahrain Development Bank Partners with SINNAD to Boost SME Services

October 9, 2026

barq Group Partners with Beyon to Enhance Fintech Services

barq Group Partners with Beyon to Enhance Fintech Services

October 9, 2026

Daos Web3 Padel Tournament – (Vertical)

Fireblocks: The Financial Grid Middle East – (Vertical)

Intellect – (Vertical)

Fimple – BaaS Solution (Vertical)

Daos Web3 Padel Tournament – (Square)

Fireblocks: The Financial Grid Middle East – (Square)

Intellect – (Square)

Fimple – Website (Square)

Financial Services

Egypt Trains 15,000 Youth in Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion

October 10, 2026

Egypt Trains 15,000 Youth in Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion

Fintech Forward 2026 in Bahrain Attracts 2,900 Participants and Sees Over 60 Agreements

October 9, 2026

Fintech Forward 2026 in Bahrain Attracts 2,900 Participants and Sees Over 60 Agreements

Saudi Arabia’s M&A Activity Surges with SAR 1.6 Billion in Transactions

October 6, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s M&A Activity Surges with SAR 1.6 Billion in Transactions

DIFC and AIWF Launch Women in Family Leadership and Governance Program

October 5, 2026

DIFC and AIWF Launch Women in Family Leadership and Governance Program

Dubai Chambers and Assolombarda Sign MOU as Dubai-Italy Trade Hits $13.9 Billion

October 5, 2026

Dubai Chambers and Assolombarda Sign MOU as Dubai-Italy Trade Hits $13.9 Billion

Bloomberg Opens New Office in Riyadh’s KAFD to Boost Local Operations

October 5, 2026

Bloomberg Opens New Office in Riyadh’s KAFD to Boost Local Operations

UAE CMA and MEIRA Launch Emirati Investor Relations Program

October 4, 2026

UAE CMA and MEIRA Launch Emirati Investor Relations Program

Saudi Insurers’ Investment Portfolios Surge to SAR60B Amid Rapid Growth

October 4, 2026

Saudi Insurers’ Investment Portfolios Surge to SAR60B Amid Rapid Growth

Assiut Trains 1,000 Young People in Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion

September 26, 2026

Assiut Trains 1,000 Young People in Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion

Huspy Expands into Italy with Integra Finance Acquisition and $86 Million Investment

September 25, 2026

Huspy Expands into Italy with Integra Finance Acquisition and $86 Million Investment

EFG Holding Secures $40M EBRD Facility to Expand MSME Financing in Egypt

September 23, 2026

EFG Holding Secures $40M EBRD Facility to Expand MSME Financing in Egypt

Souhoola to Sell $5.8M Consumer Finance Portfolio by Q4 2026

September 23, 2026

Souhoola to Sell $5.8M Consumer Finance Portfolio by Q4 2026

Qatar Unveils $60 Billion Infrastructure and Private Investment Pipeline

September 23, 2026

Qatar Unveils $60 Billion Infrastructure and Private Investment Pipeline

SHL Finance Renews $53.3M Credit Facility with Saudi Investment Bank

September 23, 2026

SHL Finance Renews $53.3M Credit Facility with Saudi Investment Bank

Riyada Launches Portal for SME Business Opportunities in Oman

September 22, 2026

Riyada Launches Portal for SME Business Opportunities in Oman

Oman Launches New Incentives for Riyada Card Holders in Transport and Logistics

September 22, 2026

Oman Launches New Incentives for Riyada Card Holders in Transport and Logistics

Egypt’s Financial Services Institute Expands Sustainable Finance Hub

September 22, 2026

Egypt’s Financial Services Institute Expands Sustainable Finance Hub

Saudi PIF Launches Tawreed to Digitise Supply Chain Finance

September 21, 2026

Saudi PIF Launches Tawreed to Digitise Supply Chain Finance

Qatar Launches Doha Investment Platform to Boost Private Sector Growth

September 21, 2026

Qatar Launches Doha Investment Platform to Boost Private Sector Growth

Keyper Launches Rental Shield for UAE Property Owners

September 21, 2026

Keyper Launches Rental Shield for UAE Property Owners

Syria Launches First Syndicated Islamic Financing Deal for Damascus Development Projects

September 20, 2026

Syria Launches First Syndicated Islamic Financing Deal for Damascus Development Projects

Sukuk Capital Claims 63% of Saudi Arabia’s Digital Debt Market

September 20, 2026

Sukuk Capital Claims 63% of Saudi Arabia’s Digital Debt Market

Dubai Ranked World’s Top FinTech Centre in Latest GFCI

September 19, 2026

Dubai Ranked World’s Top FinTech Centre in Latest GFCI

Yasmina Partners with Qoyod and Jisr to Enhance Embedded Insurance in Saudi Arabia

September 18, 2026

Yasmina Partners with Qoyod and Jisr to Enhance Embedded Insurance in Saudi Arabia

InteLogix Launches Egypt Operations After Acquiring Athear

September 17, 2026

InteLogix Launches Egypt Operations After Acquiring Athear

Escrow Services: A Key to Enhancing Resiliency in Fintech

August 27, 2026

Escrow Services: A Key to Enhancing Resiliency in Fintech

Vanguard to Acquire Altruist, Enhancing Wealth Management Technology

August 26, 2026

Vanguard to Acquire Altruist, Enhancing Wealth Management Technology

Market Sentiment’s Impact on Banking Innovation Strategies

August 24, 2026

Market Sentiment’s Impact on Banking Innovation Strategies

BBVA Acquires SocGen’s 50% Stake in Altura Markets

BBVA Acquires SocGen’s 50% Stake in Altura Markets

Parker’s $200M Bankruptcy: Lessons for MENA Fintech Lending

Parker’s $200M Bankruptcy: Lessons for MENA Fintech Lending

How Mid-Market Rates and Multi-Currency Accounts Protect SME Profit Margins

How Mid-Market Rates and Multi-Currency Accounts Protect SME Profit Margins

Intuit Launches New Business Credit Card Integrated with QuickBooks

Intuit Launches New Business Credit Card Integrated with QuickBooks

London Stock Exchange Launches 24-Hour Trading Venue LSE 24

London Stock Exchange Launches 24-Hour Trading Venue LSE 24

Saudi Arabia’s Debt Management Center Executes Major Sukuk Deal

Saudi Arabia’s Debt Management Center Executes Major Sukuk Deal

Dubai Customs Injects AED79M to Boost Trade Liquidity

Dubai Customs Injects AED79M to Boost Trade Liquidity

Saudi Arabia Jumps to 13th in Global FDI Rankings

Saudi Arabia Jumps to 13th in Global FDI Rankings

Future of International Banking: Trust, Technology, and Global Diversification

Future of International Banking: Trust, Technology, and Global Diversification

Nayax Declines Ransom Payment After Data Breach Incident

Nayax Declines Ransom Payment After Data Breach Incident

Global Market Access: A New Product for MENA Fintech

Global Market Access: A New Product for MENA Fintech

ADX Launches New Derivatives Contract with Historic Ceremony on Etihad Rail

ADX Launches New Derivatives Contract with Historic Ceremony on Etihad Rail

Dhofar Islamic Signs Financing Agreement with ZL Group for Sohar Port Project

Dhofar Islamic Signs Financing Agreement with ZL Group for Sohar Port Project

Saudi Arabia’s New Revenues Law Boosts Fiscal Governance

Saudi Arabia’s New Revenues Law Boosts Fiscal Governance

ADX Launches Six New Single Stock Futures for Investors

ADX Launches Six New Single Stock Futures for Investors

Vladyslav Kolodistyi on Consumer Brands and Embedded Finance Strategies for 2026

Vladyslav Kolodistyi on Consumer Brands and Embedded Finance Strategies for 2026

Beyon Partners with Bahrain Kuwait Insurance to Boost Fintech Operations

Beyon Partners with Bahrain Kuwait Insurance to Boost Fintech Operations

UAE Attracts $48.24 Billion in FDI, Cementing Its Status as Investment Haven

UAE Attracts $48.24 Billion in FDI, Cementing Its Status as Investment Haven

UAE Warns of Fake Car Insurance Scams on Social Media

UAE Warns of Fake Car Insurance Scams on Social Media

Abu Dhabi Sees 21% Rise in Economic Licenses, 261% in Freelance Permits

Abu Dhabi Sees 21% Rise in Economic Licenses, 261% in Freelance Permits

ASB Capital Acts as Joint Lead Manager for Dubai Islamic Bank’s $1 Billion Sukuk Issuance

ASB Capital Acts as Joint Lead Manager for Dubai Islamic Bank’s $1 Billion Sukuk Issuance

Lamplighter Group Expands Operations in Abu Dhabi

Lamplighter Group Expands Operations in Abu Dhabi

Botim and BDO Unibank Partner to Enhance Financial Readiness for Filipinos Moving to UAE

Botim and BDO Unibank Partner to Enhance Financial Readiness for Filipinos Moving to UAE

Saudi Fund Launches ‘Alternative Financing’ for Home Buyers

Saudi Fund Launches ‘Alternative Financing’ for Home Buyers

Egypt’s Current Account Deficit Hits $5.1 Billion in Q1

Egypt’s Current Account Deficit Hits $5.1 Billion in Q1

UAE Issues Urgent Warning on Investment Fraud Schemes

UAE Issues Urgent Warning on Investment Fraud Schemes

Dubai Police Alert Residents on Dangers of Fake Apps

Dubai Police Alert Residents on Dangers of Fake Apps

Fitch Affirms Saudi Arabia’s A+ Rating Amid Regional Challenges

Fitch Affirms Saudi Arabia’s A+ Rating Amid Regional Challenges

e& Exits Vodafone: A Strategic Shift in Telecom Investments

e& Exits Vodafone: A Strategic Shift in Telecom Investments

ADIB and Modon Launch Abu Dhabi’s First Off-Plan Home Financing Solution

ADIB and Modon Launch Abu Dhabi’s First Off-Plan Home Financing Solution

UAE Secures $48.3B in FDI, Leading Arab Region in 2025

UAE Secures $48.3B in FDI, Leading Arab Region in 2025

Dubai’s Economy Hits $63.2B with Finance Leading Growth

Dubai’s Economy Hits $63.2B with Finance Leading Growth

Deutsche Bank Expands in Saudi Arabia with New HQ License

Deutsche Bank Expands in Saudi Arabia with New HQ License

Dubai’s GDP Hits Dh232 Billion, Growing 2.4% in Q1 2026

Dubai’s GDP Hits Dh232 Billion, Growing 2.4% in Q1 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Economic Council Reports Progress on Vision 2030

Saudi Arabia’s Economic Council Reports Progress on Vision 2030

Saudi Arabia Grants ACWA Exclusive Green Hydrogen Export Rights

Saudi Arabia Grants ACWA Exclusive Green Hydrogen Export Rights

UAE and Saudi Arabia Set for Business Surge in Q3 2026

UAE and Saudi Arabia Set for Business Surge in Q3 2026

UAE Central Bank Hits Foreign Bank with Dh1.82M Fine

UAE Central Bank Hits Foreign Bank with Dh1.82M Fine

Mubadala Opens $25B Credit Business to External Investors

Mubadala Opens $25B Credit Business to External Investors

ADCB Restores Banking Services After Technical Disruption

ADCB Restores Banking Services After Technical Disruption

82% of Global Investors Confident in Gulf Economic Outlook

82% of Global Investors Confident in Gulf Economic Outlook

Saudi Non-Oil Sector Growth Hits Four-Month High in June

Saudi Non-Oil Sector Growth Hits Four-Month High in June

Sharjah Police Bust Cyber Fraud Ring Targeting Victims

Sharjah Police Bust Cyber Fraud Ring Targeting Victims

Dubai’s Emirati Supplier Programme Hits $480M Milestone

Dubai’s Emirati Supplier Programme Hits $480M Milestone

Saudi Arabia Launches New Rules for Foreign Property Ownership

Saudi Arabia Launches New Rules for Foreign Property Ownership

UAE Thwarts Cyberattacks on Financial Sector Amid Rising Threats

UAE Thwarts Cyberattacks on Financial Sector Amid Rising Threats

UAE Banks Warn Travelers of Rising Holiday Scam Threats

UAE Banks Warn Travelers of Rising Holiday Scam Threats

UAE’s Retail T-Sukuk Offering Doubles to Dh100M Amid Demand

UAE’s Retail T-Sukuk Offering Doubles to Dh100M Amid Demand

Dubai Unveils AED 18B Infrastructure Projects to Boost Economy

Dubai Unveils AED 18B Infrastructure Projects to Boost Economy

CMA Compensates 20,000 Investors Amid Trading Violations

CMA Compensates 20,000 Investors Amid Trading Violations

Saudi PIF Reports 9% Revenue Growth, Eyes Future Investments

Saudi PIF Reports 9% Revenue Growth, Eyes Future Investments

IMF and Egypt Forge $2B Deal Amid Economic Challenges

IMF and Egypt Forge $2B Deal Amid Economic Challenges

Saudi Arabia Extends Tax Penalty Waiver for Six Months

Saudi Arabia Extends Tax Penalty Waiver for Six Months

Abdullah Kamel Calls for Islamic Cooperation Amid Economic Shifts

Abdullah Kamel Calls for Islamic Cooperation Amid Economic Shifts

Saudi-Turkish Forum Launches to Boost Trade and Investment

Saudi-Turkish Forum Launches to Boost Trade and Investment

Egypt’s Privatization Push Secures $1.6B IMF Financing

Egypt’s Privatization Push Secures $1.6B IMF Financing

Saudi Arabia Tightens Regulations on Gold Disclosure for Travelers

Saudi Arabia Tightens Regulations on Gold Disclosure for Travelers

Nigeria Taps $2B from $5B Swap with First Abu Dhabi Bank

Nigeria Taps $2B from $5B Swap with First Abu Dhabi Bank

UAE Central Bank Slaps AED 20M Fine on Foreign Bank Branch

UAE Central Bank Slaps AED 20M Fine on Foreign Bank Branch

Avelis Secures $650M Bond Offering to Boost Growth

Avelis Secures $650M Bond Offering to Boost Growth

Saudi Finance Minister Highlights Resilience at OPEC Forum

Saudi Finance Minister Highlights Resilience at OPEC Forum

HSBC Unveils Tokenized Deposits for Instant Transfers in UAE

HSBC Unveils Tokenized Deposits for Instant Transfers in UAE

Dubai Retains Top Spot for Global FDI, Attracts $8.83B

Dubai Retains Top Spot for Global FDI, Attracts $8.83B

Saudi Arabia Opens Real Estate Market to Foreign Investors

Saudi Arabia Opens Real Estate Market to Foreign Investors

Abu Dhabi Sees 21% Surge in New Economic Licenses Q1 2026

Abu Dhabi Sees 21% Surge in New Economic Licenses Q1 2026

Digital Dubai Elevates City Brand to Top 5 Globally

Algeria Exits FATF Grey List, Boosting Investor Confidence

Algeria Exits FATF Grey List, Boosting Investor Confidence

Saudi Arabia Leads Global Fight Against Financial Crimes

Saudi Arabia Leads Global Fight Against Financial Crimes

UAE Restructures Etihad Credit Insurance Board for Growth

UAE Restructures Etihad Credit Insurance Board for Growth

Dubai Launches First Same-Day Gold Contract in the Gulf

Dubai Launches First Same-Day Gold Contract in the Gulf

UAE Unveils Strategic Finance Plan for 2027-2029

UAE Unveils Strategic Finance Plan for 2027-2029

UAE Tops Global Economic Performance Rankings in 2026

UAE Tops Global Economic Performance Rankings in 2026

Venture Capital

Tamkeen Supports Six Bahraini Startups at Fintech Forward 2026

October 9, 2026

Tamkeen Supports Six Bahraini Startups at Fintech Forward 2026

MENA Startups Raise $1.1 Billion in September 2026 Funding Surge

October 8, 2026

MENA Startups Raise $1.1 Billion in September 2026 Funding Surge

UAE Launches Nawat Al Qura Accelerator to Empower Rural Entrepreneurs

October 8, 2026

UAE Launches Nawat Al Qura Accelerator to Empower Rural Entrepreneurs

PVP Invests in COFE Tech as Company Eyes 2029 IPO

October 8, 2026

PVP Invests in COFE Tech as Company Eyes 2029 IPO

Saudi Arabia Allocates SAR 489B for SME Financing, Aims for 500K New Jobs

October 6, 2026

Saudi Arabia Allocates SAR 489B for SME Financing, Aims for 500K New Jobs

Qatar Expands Startup Qatar Program With Up to $5.5M in Funding

October 6, 2026

Qatar Expands Startup Qatar Program With Up to $5.5M in Funding

ITIDA Opens Applications for 2027 StartIT Startup Incubator in Egypt

October 6, 2026

ITIDA Opens Applications for 2027 StartIT Startup Incubator in Egypt

Banque Misr Invests in Over 13 Startups to Boost Egypt’s Fintech Ecosystem

October 6, 2026

Banque Misr Invests in Over 13 Startups to Boost Egypt’s Fintech Ecosystem

Egypt’s Investment Minister Advocates for Enhanced Support for African Startups

October 6, 2026

Egypt’s Investment Minister Advocates for Enhanced Support for African Startups

Alex Angels Achieves Three Full and Four Partial Exits from Startup Portfolio

October 6, 2026

Alex Angels Achieves Three Full and Four Partial Exits from Startup Portfolio

Durrah Takes First Place at Startup Bahrain’s 28th Startup Tour, Edupath Comes in Second

October 6, 2026

Durrah Takes First Place at Startup Bahrain’s 28th Startup Tour, Edupath Comes in Second

Amtar and Beltone Launch $38.3M Fractional Real Estate Fund in Egypt

October 5, 2026

Amtar and Beltone Launch $38.3M Fractional Real Estate Fund in Egypt

Saudi Arabia’s Investment Market Matures Amid Growing International Interest

October 4, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Investment Market Matures Amid Growing International Interest

Assiut Completes Second Phase of Amlak Fi Amalek Youth Entrepreneurship Program

October 2, 2026

Assiut Completes Second Phase of Amlak Fi Amalek Youth Entrepreneurship Program

stc Bahrain Recognizes Four Startups in 13th inspireU Program

October 2, 2026

stc Bahrain Recognizes Four Startups in 13th inspireU Program

Oman’s Riyada Launches Entrepreneurship Training for 30 Academics

September 29, 2026

Oman’s Riyada Launches Entrepreneurship Training for 30 Academics

Sharjah’s Ruwad Foundation Invests Over AED 11.5M in Women-Led Projects

September 28, 2026

Sharjah’s Ruwad Foundation Invests Over AED 11.5M in Women-Led Projects

Jordanian Venture Fund Surpasses $109M Target, Boosting 180 Startups

September 28, 2026

Jordanian Venture Fund Surpasses $109M Target, Boosting 180 Startups

Shorooq and Presight Invest $100M in Maven Robotics’ Series A

September 28, 2026

Shorooq and Presight Invest $100M in Maven Robotics’ Series A

Saudi Fintech Erad Raises $22M Series A Led by MEVP

September 28, 2026

Saudi Fintech Erad Raises $22M Series A Led by MEVP

Around 60 Global Startups to Participate in Saudi Investment Forum in Madinah

September 26, 2026

Around 60 Global Startups to Participate in Saudi Investment Forum in Madinah

Saudi Entrepreneur Abdulaziz Al-Salloum Acquires 10% Stake in GlobalPay

September 26, 2026

Saudi Entrepreneur Abdulaziz Al-Salloum Acquires 10% Stake in GlobalPay

GrowthX Capital Invests $1M in Hired Valley and Talebhub to Strengthen MENA Fintech

September 26, 2026

GrowthX Capital Invests $1M in Hired Valley and Talebhub to Strengthen MENA Fintech

Rela Secures Strategic Investment from Yazeed Al Rajhi and Brothers Holding

September 25, 2026

Rela Secures Strategic Investment from Yazeed Al Rajhi and Brothers Holding

Oman’s National Finance and Sharakah Renew Partnership to Support 14 SMEs

September 25, 2026

Oman’s National Finance and Sharakah Renew Partnership to Support 14 SMEs

UAE Becomes $2.1 Trillion Hub for Domestic Private Capital in the GCC

September 25, 2026

UAE Becomes $2.1 Trillion Hub for Domestic Private Capital in the GCC

Nephos and Brinc Partner to Support 250+ Startups in the GCC

September 23, 2026

Nephos and Brinc Partner to Support 250+ Startups in the GCC

UAE’s Stone Venture Leads GENISOM AI’s Series B Funding Round

September 23, 2026

UAE’s Stone Venture Leads GENISOM AI’s Series B Funding Round

Nvidia Expands Egypt Venture Capital Alliance With A15 and MM Empire

September 23, 2026

Nvidia Expands Egypt Venture Capital Alliance With A15 and MM Empire

Gulf Family Offices Expand into Institutional-Grade Investment Strategies

September 23, 2026

Gulf Family Offices Expand into Institutional-Grade Investment Strategies

Qatar Investment Authority and J.P. Morgan Forge $20 Billion Investment Partnership

September 23, 2026

Qatar Investment Authority and J.P. Morgan Forge $20 Billion Investment Partnership

B Investments Sells 26 Million Shares in Gourmet Egypt for $8.02 Million

September 23, 2026

B Investments Sells 26 Million Shares in Gourmet Egypt for $8.02 Million

Three Women-Led Startups Win $75,000 in Bahrain Women in Tech Accelerator

September 23, 2026

Three Women-Led Startups Win $75,000 in Bahrain Women in Tech Accelerator

Egyptian Fintech Octo Joins EBRD’s Star Venture Program for Growth Support

September 22, 2026

Egyptian Fintech Octo Joins EBRD’s Star Venture Program for Growth Support

MENA Startups Attract Over $1.6 Billion in Investments in September 2026

September 22, 2026

MENA Startups Attract Over $1.6 Billion in Investments in September 2026

Career 180 to Host KEMET-X Startup Gathering at Egypt’s Pyramids

September 22, 2026

Career 180 to Host KEMET-X Startup Gathering at Egypt’s Pyramids

Anees Health Secures Seed Funding to Enhance Healthcare Services in Greater Cairo

September 21, 2026

Anees Health Secures Seed Funding to Enhance Healthcare Services in Greater Cairo

Paymob Secures $35M in Pre-Series C Funding for MENA Expansion

September 21, 2026

Paymob Secures $35M in Pre-Series C Funding for MENA Expansion

Blossom Capital Invests in Saudi Fintech Halala Plus

September 21, 2026

Blossom Capital Invests in Saudi Fintech Halala Plus

Egyptian Startups Rethink Saudi Expansion After Costly Market Entries

September 21, 2026

Egyptian Startups Rethink Saudi Expansion After Costly Market Entries

Saudi Fintech Talmal Secures Pre-Seed Funding from MM Partners

September 20, 2026

Saudi Fintech Talmal Secures Pre-Seed Funding from MM Partners

Women-Founded Startups in MENA Capture Just 0.14% of $1.7 Billion VC Funding

September 20, 2026

Women-Founded Startups in MENA Capture Just 0.14% of $1.7 Billion VC Funding

Dubai Chamber and Oraseya Capital Advance 7 Startups Toward Potential Funding

September 20, 2026

Dubai Chamber and Oraseya Capital Advance 7 Startups Toward Potential Funding

Startup Tunisia Selects 22 Startups for 30,000 TND AIR Grants

September 19, 2026

Startup Tunisia Selects 22 Startups for 30,000 TND AIR Grants

Women in Tech Syria Connects Founders and Investors at Damascus Startup Meetup

September 19, 2026

Women in Tech Syria Connects Founders and Investors at Damascus Startup Meetup

Blossom Accelerator and SAB Partner to Enhance Startup Support in Saudi Arabia

September 18, 2026

Blossom Accelerator and SAB Partner to Enhance Startup Support in Saudi Arabia

Tabby Reaches $6.5 Billion Valuation at Money20/20 Middle East Amid Saudi Fintech Growth

September 17, 2026

Tabby Reaches $6.5 Billion Valuation at Money20/20 Middle East Amid Saudi Fintech Growth

Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet Approves New Strategy for Entrepreneurship and SMEs

September 15, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet Approves New Strategy for Entrepreneurship and SMEs

Rillet Secures $100 Million in Series C Funding, Achieving $1 Billion Valuation

August 21, 2026

Rillet Secures $100 Million in Series C Funding, Achieving $1 Billion Valuation

Navi Limited Secures $100 Million Investment from Prosus

August 19, 2026

Navi Limited Secures $100 Million Investment from Prosus

Swiss Private Bank Invests in Mbanq’s New Note on Düsseldorf Stock Exchange

Swiss Private Bank Invests in Mbanq’s New Note on Düsseldorf Stock Exchange

Neon Commerce Secures $13 Million to Enhance DTC Commerce for Game Publishers

Neon Commerce Secures $13 Million to Enhance DTC Commerce for Game Publishers

Lumin Digital Raises $70 Million from Clients to Expand Offerings

Lumin Digital Raises $70 Million from Clients to Expand Offerings

Dubai Future Fund Expands Portfolio to 30 Investments

Dubai Future Fund Expands Portfolio to 30 Investments

Feathery Raises $30 Million in Series A Funding for AI Operating System

Feathery Raises $30 Million in Series A Funding for AI Operating System

FII10 Summit Set to Celebrate a Decade of Investment Impact

FII10 Summit Set to Celebrate a Decade of Investment Impact

PIF and I Squared Capital Forge $2B Infrastructure Deal

PIF and I Squared Capital Forge $2B Infrastructure Deal

Aria Secures €7 Million and Launches €240 Million Debt Facility for Invoice Financing Expansion

Aria Secures €7 Million and Launches €240 Million Debt Facility for Invoice Financing Expansion

Saudi Arabia and Canada Forge New Investment Ties in Jeddah

Saudi Arabia and Canada Forge New Investment Ties in Jeddah

Saudi Arabia Boosts Global Investment at LEAP East 2026

Saudi Arabia Boosts Global Investment at LEAP East 2026

Saudi Arabia Unveils $500M Fund to Boost Foreign Investment

Saudi Arabia Unveils $500M Fund to Boost Foreign Investment

Offa Raises £6.5 Million in Innovative Sukuk Financing

Offa Raises £6.5 Million in Innovative Sukuk Financing

Saudi Arabia Secures $5.3B in Foreign Investment for Vision 2030

Saudi Arabia Secures $5.3B in Foreign Investment for Vision 2030

MGX Secures $49B for AI Fund, Surpassing Expectations

MGX Secures $49B for AI Fund, Surpassing Expectations

Arcapita and Hines Join Forces for GCC Real Estate Ventures

Arcapita and Hines Join Forces for GCC Real Estate Ventures

Princess Maha Bint Mishari Takes Helm at FII Institute

Princess Maha Bint Mishari Takes Helm at FII Institute

Saudi Arabia Mandates Five-Day Notice for Investment Rounds

Saudi Arabia Mandates Five-Day Notice for Investment Rounds

Uber Expands MENA Footprint with $100M Careem Stake Buy

Uber Expands MENA Footprint with $100M Careem Stake Buy

Saudi Patent Applications Surge 102% Amid Innovation Drive

Saudi Patent Applications Surge 102% Amid Innovation Drive

A16z Crypto Secures $2.2B for Next-Gen Financial Tech Fund

A16z Crypto Secures $2.2B for Next-Gen Financial Tech Fund

a16z Crypto Raises $2.2B for Fifth Fund Amid Market Shift

a16z Crypto Raises $2.2B for Fifth Fund Amid Market Shift

Haun Ventures Secures $1B Fund to Merge AI with Crypto

Haun Ventures Secures $1B Fund to Merge AI with Crypto

Daos Web3 Padel Tournament – (Horizontal)

Fireblocks: The Financial Grid Middle East – (Horizontal)

Intellect – (Horizontal)

Fimple – Trade Finance (Horizontal)

Policy & Regulations – Horizontal

Cryptocurrency

Binance Launches Tokenised US Stocks for Eligible UAE Users

September 23, 2026

Binance Launches Tokenised US Stocks for Eligible UAE Users

US State Bankers Associations Launch Blockchain Network to Transform Banking Operations

August 27, 2026

US State Bankers Associations Launch Blockchain Network to Transform Banking Operations

Tap Global Implements Digital Asset Income Strategy to Boost Yield Opportunities

August 24, 2026

Tap Global Implements Digital Asset Income Strategy to Boost Yield Opportunities

Fasset Achieves $1 Billion Valuation as AI-Powered Stablecoin Platform

August 24, 2026

Fasset Achieves $1 Billion Valuation as AI-Powered Stablecoin Platform

SEC Proposes New Regulations for Crypto Assets Impacting MENA Fintech

August 21, 2026

SEC Proposes New Regulations for Crypto Assets Impacting MENA Fintech

Tokenovate Appoints Dr. Alec Burns to Enhance Legal-First Infrastructure for Tokenised Capital Markets

August 19, 2026

Tokenovate Appoints Dr. Alec Burns to Enhance Legal-First Infrastructure for Tokenised Capital Markets

World Liberty Financial Secures Conditional Bank Charter Approval Linked to Trump

August 17, 2026

World Liberty Financial Secures Conditional Bank Charter Approval Linked to Trump

Coinbase Launches Tokenisation Hub in Abu Dhabi

August 12, 2026

Coinbase Launches Tokenisation Hub in Abu Dhabi

Merchants in MENA Must Navigate Crypto Compliance Challenges

August 12, 2026

Merchants in MENA Must Navigate Crypto Compliance Challenges

UK Politicians Demand Clarity from Banks on Crypto Services

August 11, 2026

UK Politicians Demand Clarity from Banks on Crypto Services

Robinhood Launches Crypto Trading Services in the UK

August 11, 2026

Robinhood Launches Crypto Trading Services in the UK

China and Kazakhstan Link CBDCs to Enhance Cross-Border Payments

China and Kazakhstan Link CBDCs to Enhance Cross-Border Payments

Circle Announces Founding Validators for Arc Blockchain Ahead of September Launch

Circle Announces Founding Validators for Arc Blockchain Ahead of September Launch

CLARITY Act: Implications for Digital Assets and RWA Tokenization in MENA

CLARITY Act: Implications for Digital Assets and RWA Tokenization in MENA

Mastercard Completes Acquisition of BVNK to Enhance Digital Currency Solutions

Mastercard Completes Acquisition of BVNK to Enhance Digital Currency Solutions

The Rulebook for Stablecoins Is Racing to Catch Up

The Rulebook for Stablecoins Is Racing to Catch Up

Unlimit Crypto Secures MiCA License from Cyprus Regulator

Unlimit Crypto Secures MiCA License from Cyprus Regulator

Boerse Stuttgart Integrates SocGen’s EUR CoinVertible Stablecoin into Trading Solutions

Boerse Stuttgart Integrates SocGen’s EUR CoinVertible Stablecoin into Trading Solutions

Bank of Russia Confirms New Cryptocurrency Regulations Amid Sanctions Evasion Efforts

Bank of Russia Confirms New Cryptocurrency Regulations Amid Sanctions Evasion Efforts

Western Union Launches Stablecoin Wallet and Card with Visa and Rain

Western Union Launches Stablecoin Wallet and Card with Visa and Rain

Abu Dhabi’s ADGM Recognizes Tether Gold as Spot Commodity

Abu Dhabi’s ADGM Recognizes Tether Gold as Spot Commodity

Stablecoin Infrastructure Startup Cyclops Raises $20 Million in Series A Funding

Stablecoin Infrastructure Startup Cyclops Raises $20 Million in Series A Funding

Revolut Receives VARA Approval to Launch Crypto Services in the UAE

Revolut Receives VARA Approval to Launch Crypto Services in the UAE

Revolut Gains VARA Approval to Launch Crypto Services in UAE

Revolut Gains VARA Approval to Launch Crypto Services in UAE

US Freezes $131M in Iran-Linked Crypto Amid Tensions

US Freezes $131M in Iran-Linked Crypto Amid Tensions

Centralized Exchanges Evolving as Bridges Between Traditional Finance and Digital Assets

Centralized Exchanges Evolving as Bridges Between Traditional Finance and Digital Assets

Real-World Asset Tokenization: A Trillion-Dollar Opportunity for MENA Fintech

Real-World Asset Tokenization: A Trillion-Dollar Opportunity for MENA Fintech

Tokenisation Set to Transform Private Market Funds in MENA

Tokenisation Set to Transform Private Market Funds in MENA

Sony Bank Secures US Approval for Stablecoin Trust Bank

Sony Bank Secures US Approval for Stablecoin Trust Bank

HSBC’s Insights on Tokenisation: Transforming MENA’s Corporate Treasury Operations

HSBC’s Insights on Tokenisation: Transforming MENA’s Corporate Treasury Operations

Bitcoin Suisse Secures ADGM License to Enter Middle East Market

Bitcoin Suisse Secures ADGM License to Enter Middle East Market

Bitcoin Suisse Secures Abu Dhabi License for Crypto Growth

Bitcoin Suisse Secures Abu Dhabi License for Crypto Growth

UAE Central Bank Approves Dirham-Backed Stablecoin DDSC

UAE Central Bank Approves Dirham-Backed Stablecoin DDSC

Standard Chartered Unveils USDC Minting for Institutions in Dubai

Standard Chartered Unveils USDC Minting for Institutions in Dubai

CoinMENA Partners with Standard Chartered to Boost UAE Payments

CoinMENA Partners with Standard Chartered to Boost UAE Payments

Oman Launches National Bitcoin Mining Pool Amid Regulation Push

Oman Launches National Bitcoin Mining Pool Amid Regulation Push

Kraken Gains Dubai Approval to Expand Crypto Services

Kraken Gains Dubai Approval to Expand Crypto Services

Mubadala Boosts Bitcoin ETF Stake to $566M Amid Market Surge

Mubadala Boosts Bitcoin ETF Stake to $566M Amid Market Surge

Saudi Arabia’s PIF Unveils Ambitious Asset Tokenization Plan

Saudi Arabia’s PIF Unveils Ambitious Asset Tokenization Plan

UAE Embraces Crypto: Government Fees Now Payable in Bitcoin

UAE Embraces Crypto: Government Fees Now Payable in Bitcoin

Bitmine Slows ETH Accumulation Amid Centralization Concerns

Bitmine Slows ETH Accumulation Amid Centralization Concerns

Ripple Prime Secures $200M to Boost Institutional Lending

Ripple Prime Secures $200M to Boost Institutional Lending

Circle Secures $222M from BlackRock for Arc Blockchain

Circle Secures $222M from BlackRock for Arc Blockchain

South Korea’s Crypto Exodus: $41B Shift to Stocks Amid Slump

South Korea’s Crypto Exodus: $41B Shift to Stocks Amid Slump

Solana ETFs Surge with $39.2M Inflows, Eyeing $120 Rally

Solana ETFs Surge with $39.2M Inflows, Eyeing $120 Rally

Crypto.com Secures UAE License for Government Crypto Payments

Crypto.com Secures UAE License for Government Crypto Payments

Saylor’s Strategy: No Net Selling of Bitcoin Amid Growth

Saylor’s Strategy: No Net Selling of Bitcoin Amid Growth

Australia’s Capital Gains Tax Overhaul Threatens Crypto HODLers

Australia’s Capital Gains Tax Overhaul Threatens Crypto HODLers

Circle’s Arc Blockchain Launch Secures $222M with BlackRock

Circle’s Arc Blockchain Launch Secures $222M with BlackRock

Bitcoin Surges Past $82K Amid US-Iran De-Escalation Hopes

Bitcoin Surges Past $82K Amid US-Iran De-Escalation Hopes

Capital B Secures €15.2M Funding to Boost Bitcoin Holdings

Capital B Secures €15.2M Funding to Boost Bitcoin Holdings

Crypto Funds Surge to $858M Amid CLARITY Act Optimism

Crypto Funds Surge to $858M Amid CLARITY Act Optimism

Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Acquisitions with $43M Purchase

Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Acquisitions with $43M Purchase

CME Group to Launch Bitcoin Volatility Futures in 2026

CME Group to Launch Bitcoin Volatility Futures in 2026

Renegade Recovers $190K After Hacker Returns Stolen Funds

Renegade Recovers $190K After Hacker Returns Stolen Funds

Bailey Warns of U.S. Stablecoin Risks for UK Financial Stability

Bailey Warns of U.S. Stablecoin Risks for UK Financial Stability

BAYC and Cryptopunks NFT Prices Surge Amid Market Revival

BAYC and Cryptopunks NFT Prices Surge Amid Market Revival

Digital Asset Holdings Secures $300M at $2B Valuation

Digital Asset Holdings Secures $300M at $2B Valuation

Crypto Clarity Act Gains Momentum with 69% Passage Odds

Crypto Clarity Act Gains Momentum with 69% Passage Odds

CZ Claims US Rivals Blocked His Trump Pardon Bid

CZ Claims US Rivals Blocked His Trump Pardon Bid

Senate Banking Prepares for CLARITY Act Markup Amid Pushback

Senate Banking Prepares for CLARITY Act Markup Amid Pushback

XRP Whale Activity Dips as Retail Traders Gain Ground

XRP Whale Activity Dips as Retail Traders Gain Ground

Major Bitcoin Mining Pools Unite for Stratum V2 Initiative

Major Bitcoin Mining Pools Unite for Stratum V2 Initiative

Revolut Fixes Major Crypto Pricing Glitch Amid User Panic

Revolut Fixes Major Crypto Pricing Glitch Amid User Panic

Strategy CEO Unveils New Bitcoin Sale Conditions

Strategy CEO Unveils New Bitcoin Sale Conditions

Tether Freezes $500M in USDT Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Tether Freezes $500M in USDT Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Coinbase Faces Major Outage Amid AWS Data Center Failures

Coinbase Faces Major Outage Amid AWS Data Center Failures

Trump Media Faces $406M Loss Amid Crypto Market Collapse

Trump Media Faces $406M Loss Amid Crypto Market Collapse

Bitcoin Dips Below $80K Amid ETF Outflows and Tensions

Bitcoin Dips Below $80K Amid ETF Outflows and Tensions

LayerZero’s Apology After $292M KelpDAO Hack Exposes Flaws

LayerZero’s Apology After $292M KelpDAO Hack Exposes Flaws

Lagarde Rejects Euro Stablecoins, Advocates Central Bank Money

Lagarde Rejects Euro Stablecoins, Advocates Central Bank Money

Bollinger Bands Creator Signals Bullish Bitcoin Breakout

Bollinger Bands Creator Signals Bullish Bitcoin Breakout

Payward Seeks OCC Charter to Become Regulated Crypto Bank

Payward Seeks OCC Charter to Become Regulated Crypto Bank

Bitcoin ETFs Hit Six-Week Inflow Streak Amid Market Volatility

Bitcoin ETFs Hit Six-Week Inflow Streak Amid Market Volatility

BlackRock’s New Stablecoin Funds Signal Shift in Crypto Market

BlackRock’s New Stablecoin Funds Signal Shift in Crypto Market

Coinbase and AWS Enable USDC Payments for AI Agents

Coinbase and AWS Enable USDC Payments for AI Agents

Arbitrum DAO Greenlights $71M ETH Transfer Amid Legal Scrutiny

Arbitrum DAO Greenlights $71M ETH Transfer Amid Legal Scrutiny

Meta’s Stablecoin Plans Under Fire from Senator Warren

Meta’s Stablecoin Plans Under Fire from Senator Warren

Tom Lee Predicts Bitcoin to Hit $200K by Year-End 2026

Tom Lee Predicts Bitcoin to Hit $200K by Year-End 2026

U.S. Crypto Giants Push for CLARITY Act Amendments Ahead of Markup

U.S. Crypto Giants Push for CLARITY Act Amendments Ahead of Markup

Chaos Labs Faces Nation-State Attack, Crypto Firms React

Chaos Labs Faces Nation-State Attack, Crypto Firms React

SEC’s On-Chain Agenda: Four Proposals to Shape Crypto Future

SEC’s On-Chain Agenda: Four Proposals to Shape Crypto Future

Re Shifts to Chainlink CCIP, Boosting Cross-Chain Security

Re Shifts to Chainlink CCIP, Boosting Cross-Chain Security

XRP Struggles to Maintain Momentum Amid Market Uncertainty

XRP Struggles to Maintain Momentum Amid Market Uncertainty

Coinbase’s Job Cuts and Losses Signal Crypto Sector Shift

Coinbase’s Job Cuts and Losses Signal Crypto Sector Shift

JPMorgan Predicts $30B Bitcoin Buy Amid Saylor’s Strategy

JPMorgan Predicts $30B Bitcoin Buy Amid Saylor’s Strategy

South Korea’s 22% Crypto Tax Sparks Industry Debate

South Korea’s 22% Crypto Tax Sparks Industry Debate

Coinbase Faces $394M Loss Amid Trading Slowdown in Q1 2026

Coinbase Faces $394M Loss Amid Trading Slowdown in Q1 2026

Payward Acquires Reap Technologies for $600M to Boost Asia Presence

Payward Acquires Reap Technologies for $600M to Boost Asia Presence

Germany’s Crypto Tax Reform: A Game Changer for Investors

Germany’s Crypto Tax Reform: A Game Changer for Investors

Binance Faces US Treasury Scrutiny Over Iran Sanctions

Binance Faces US Treasury Scrutiny Over Iran Sanctions

TrustedVolumes Hit by $6.7M Hack Amid DeFi Security Crisis

TrustedVolumes Hit by $6.7M Hack Amid DeFi Security Crisis

Core Scientific Ditches Bitcoin for AI Data Center Future

Core Scientific Ditches Bitcoin for AI Data Center Future

Bitwise Acquires $267M USCC Fund, Boosting Tokenization Trend

Bitwise Acquires $267M USCC Fund, Boosting Tokenization Trend

CLARITY Act Moves Toward Passage Amid Industry Optimism

CLARITY Act Moves Toward Passage Amid Industry Optimism

Morgan Stanley Launches Low-Cost Crypto Trading on E*Trade

Morgan Stanley Launches Low-Cost Crypto Trading on E*Trade

Zcash Soars 40% as Multicoin Capital Takes Major Stake

Zcash Soars 40% as Multicoin Capital Takes Major Stake

OpenTrade Secures $17M to Boost Stablecoin Yield Infrastructure

OpenTrade Secures $17M to Boost Stablecoin Yield Infrastructure

CME Group Launches Bitcoin Volatility Futures for Institutions

CME Group Launches Bitcoin Volatility Futures for Institutions

U.S. Seizes BG Wealth Sharing Domain in $150M Crypto Fraud

U.S. Seizes BG Wealth Sharing Domain in $150M Crypto Fraud

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