Middle East
The GCC and broader Middle East.
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Fuze Secures UAE Central Bank License to Power Next-Gen Payments
Fuze receives Retail Payment Services license from the Central Bank of the UAE, unlocking the next generation of AI-powered, compliant digital payments and expanding its financial infrast
Saudi Startup Kilow Launches Culturally-Tailored Digital Health Platform for Sustainable Weight Loss
Kilow, a Saudi-born health app, offers personalized weight loss programs combining lifestyle coaching, medical support, and local insights to meet Saudi Arabia’s wellness goals.
Saudi Arabia Launches OceanQuest to Lead Global Deep-Sea Discovery and Innovation
OceanQuest, a new Saudi not-for-profit, launches in Jeddah to advance ocean science, innovation, and global collaboration, aligning with Vision 2030 and the UN Decade of Ocean Science.
Gold Hits Record Highs Amid Geopolitical Tensions and US-China Trade Uncertainty
Gold's price surged to record highs, driven by persistent geopolitical risks and inflation concerns from US-China tariffs, while strong ETF inflows highlight investor confidence in the pr
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Standard Chartered and OKX Launch Groundbreaking Collateral Mirroring Programme for Institutional Clients
Standard Chartered and OKX introduce a world-first collateral mirroring programme, allowing institutional clients to use cryptocurrencies and tokenised money market funds as collateral, e
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Wio Bank Launches 6% Interest Salary Plan to Boost Financial Wellness
Wio Bank introduces the Wio Personal Salary Plan, offering up to 6% interest and unique financial tools to help UAE residents grow wealth automatically and improve financial well-being.
SEE Holding Unveils The Sustainable City 2.0 at AIM Congress 2025
SEE Holding reveals The Sustainable City 2.0 at AIM Congress 2025, an AI-driven, net-zero, human-centric city model focusing on sustainab
Blockchain
M2 Appoints New Leadership to Drive Global Digital Asset Expansion
M2 names James Greenwood as CEO and Bill Qian as Managing Director to lead its growth into regulated digital asset services, targeting UH
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Tap Payments Secures Retail Payment Services License in the UAE
Tap Payments has received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of the UAE, completing its licensing across the GCC.
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Haball Secures US$52 Million to Expand Supply Chain Financing Across Pakistan and GCC
Haball raises US$52M to drive supply chain financing in Pakistan and expand into the GCC, addressing SMEs' financial gaps with shariah-co
Forcepoint Acquires Getvisibility to Strengthen AI-Powered Data Security
Forcepoint completed its acquisition of Getvisibility, enhancing its Data Security Everywhere platform with AI-powered DSPM and DDR capabilities for real-time risk management across hybri
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AI, Data Gaps, and Compliance: LSEG Research Reveals Urgent Industry Needs
Global compliance leaders call for faster sanctions data, reduced false positives, and AI-driven tools to meet rising regulatory demands, LSEG Risk Intelligence reveals.
Saudi CEOs Lead in AI Adoption and Growth Optimism for 2025
CEOs in Saudi Arabia are highly optimistic about revenue growth, surpassing global averages.
Blockchain
ADGM and Chainlink Partner to Advance Tokenisation Frameworks
ADGM collaborates with Chainlink to enhance blockchain regulation and tokenisation in the UAE.
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Blockchain
Calastone Launches Tokenised Distribution for Seamless Blockchain Integration
Calastone introduces Tokenised Distribution, allowing asset managers to tokenise funds and distribute them across blockchain networks, unlocking new investor channels without disrupting e
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BFL Group Partners with Google Cloud to Drive Digital Transformation
BFL Group joins forces with Google Cloud to enhance operations through AI and data analytics.
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Investopia and Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation Forge Partnership to Boost UAE-China Ties
Investopia signs MoU with SIEF to enhance UAE-China economic relations, promoting investment and entrepreneurship across sectors like SMEs and the new economy.
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