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DFSA Launches DFSA Connect to Streamline Authorisations and Boost Efficiency at DIFC
The DFSA unveils DFSA Connect at GITEX, a next-gen platform that simplifies regulatory approvals, boosts efficiency by 33%, and prepares for AI-driven personalised services, supporting in
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Emirates NBD Partners with Coca-Cola Arena to Enhance Entertainment Experiences in Dubai
Emirates NBD has announced a two-year partnership with Coca-Cola Arena, becoming its Official Banking Partner to offer customers exclusive benefits, presale access, and unique experiences
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Reza Eftekhari Appointed CEO of MEIRA to Drive Investor Relations in the Middle East
Reza Eftekhari has been named CEO of the Middle East Investor Relations Association, bringing 18+ years of global governance, M&A, and ESG experience to strengthen investor relations
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HSBC and IBM Demonstrate Quantum Computing Advantage in Bond Trading
HSBC and IBM show how quantum computing can improve corporate bond trading, achieving a 34% better prediction of trade fills compared to classical methods, marking a world-first applicati
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PayPal Commits $100M to Accelerate Digital Commerce in MENA
PayPal pledges $100 million across the Middle East and Africa to fuel innovation, support startups, and expand digital commerce.
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Revolut Commits £3B to UK with New Global HQ and 1,000 Jobs
Revolut unveils its new London global HQ, pledging £3B investment and 1,000 UK jobs.
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Bybit Launches DFSA-Approved Tokenised Money Market Fund as Collateral
Bybit partners with QNB and DMZ Finance to introduce QCDT, the first DFSA-approved tokenised money market fund, unlocking $1B institutional borrowing capacity and bridging traditional fin
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dLocal Partners with Bolt to Expand Ridesharing in Emerging Markets
dLocal teams up with Bolt to streamline local payments across Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
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Tamara Secures $2.4B Asset-Backed Facility to Boost Regional Expansion
Saudi fintech unicorn Tamara raises up to $2.4B in the region’s largest asset-backed facility, refinancing prior debt and supporting new credit and payment products, accelerating growth,
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Overcoming Resistance: The Human Side of Digital Transformation
Digital transformation often fails due to cultural resistance, misaligned leadership, and talent gaps.
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Tandem Wins Isle of Man Innovation Challenge with AI-Powered Early Learning Platform
Tandem, an AI-driven platform transforming screen time into personalised storybooks and activities for children, has won the Isle of Man Innovation Challenge 2025.
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Botim Partners with Commercial Bank of Ethiopia to Streamline UAE-Ethiopia Remittances
Botim and CBE launch a landmark partnership, enabling Ethiopians in the UAE to send secure, flexible remittances to Ethiopia via direct accounts, cash pick-up, and mobile wallets, boostin
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VentureSouq Closes $2nd FinTech Fund to Boost MENA Innovation
GCC-based VC firm VentureSouq closes its second FinTech Fund, targeting early-stage startups across MENA in payments, digital banking, InsurTech, and AI-driven solutions, backed by top re
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Insider Threats and AI Risks Dominate File Security, OPSWAT Study Finds
A Ponemon Institute study sponsored by OPSWAT reveals 61% of organizations faced insider-driven file breaches, costing $2.7M each.
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Eton Solutions Expands AI Platform to Transform Wealth Management Workflows
Eton Solutions launches EtonAI™, the first AI platform fully integrated into wealth managers’ workflows, automating onboarding, reconciliations, tax processing, and audits.
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The New Rules of Engagement: How Business Borrows from Politics
Modern businesses are adopting political campaign tactics—micro-targeting, relational organising, and movement-building—to deepen loyalty and mobilise communities.
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