As stated on its website, the program targets startups in over 15 sectors, including fintech, clean tech … The urgency is evident, as data from emerging markets data tracker Magnitt reveals that …
Qatar’s first VC fund of $1B expected to ‘fuel startup ecosystem in region’
The program has two objectives: to generate market-level commercial returns for Qataris and to develop a “vibrant VC and startup ecosystem” in line with the country’s national development strategy.
Qatar plots a $1B pipeline to VCs
The program, according to QIA, seeks to attract international VC funds and startups to Qatar and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, with a particular focus on the fintech …
After 180% returns in 20 months, this Singapore-based FPI sees a 40% downside in microcaps
One always needs to be cautious and be prepared for 5-10 per cent pull-backs and if you are an investor in SME/small microcaps, please be prepared for 30-40 per cent drawdowns, says NAV Capital’s …
Best pizzerias in Dubai 2023
Pizza is a dish universally adored by all. So, choosing the best one in Dubai was risky business. Napoletan? New York-style? Stuffed crust? Marinara base? White base? There is a lot to choose from. We …
Fintechs will be next great fit for UAE’s economic cluster gameplan
Home to over 650 fintech companies, the UAE aims to rank among the Top 5 global fintech hubs. The strategy primarily focuses on understanding and meeting market demand, enhancing the …
50 free things to do in Dubai in March
City life can come at a cost, but, believe it or not, there are loads of free things to do in Dubai. Whether you’re after a free touristy day out, getting back to nature gratis or sightseeing for nada …
SOFI Stock Buy Alert: Why This Fintech Phenom Is Set to Outpace Big Banks
A fintech company in the full sense of the term, concerns that SOFI stock will soon sport a bank-like valuation are an overaction.More From InvestorPlace ChatGPT IPO Could Shock the World, Make This …
Strategic Product Management: Enhancing the Consumer Experience for Financial Tech
He has helped navigate the fintech marketplace challenges through clearly defined product roadmaps and strategies. This contributed to double-digit growth year over year for the products he managed at …
Bitcoin Hits New All Time High
Is it the Bitcoin ETFs? The Halving? The debt debacle in the US? Whatever it is, Bitcoin has hit a new all-time high.
UAE Trade Connect rebranded ‘haifin’, plan for expansion
Incorporating AI, FIs and FinTech into its very name, haifin is set to replicate its UAE success in other countries within our region and beyond. The new branding reflects our aspirations to expand …
Telr selects Fils to measure merchant emissions
Fils’s alliance with Telr builds on an impressive year of high-profile partnerships for the fintech company, with clients such as e& Enterprise, Magnati, Mashreq Bank, Flowcarbon and AFS.
Healthcare, education, fintech to be key beneficiaries of India-UAE pact: CII President
CII President R Dinesh believes the ambitious USD 100 billion non-oil trade target between India and the UAE by 2030 is achievable. The 2022 free trade agreement has already spurred significant …
Fintech wave: Internet access spurs Kenya digital innovation
[Elvis Ogina, Standard] In the heart of Kenya’s bustling financial sector, a quiet revolution has been unfolding, powered by the relentless rise of financial technology (fintech). With just about 15 …
Additiv opens new office in Dubai
Responding to growing demand for Finance-as-a-Service propositions in the Middle East, additiv, a global leader in Fintech and embedded finance, has announced today that it is expanding its presence …
Additiv opens new office in Dubai
Responding to growing demand for Finance-as-a-Service propositions in the Middle East, additiv, a global leader in Fintech and embedded finance, has announced today that it is expanding its presence …
A blueprint for success: How e& enterprise is powering a smart, sustainable future
Additionally, 2023 also saw e& enterprise’s successful acquisition of a majority stake (63.3 per cent) in peer-to-peer digital lending platform Beehive for AED 86.6 million, contributing to the region …