The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has signed a strategic agreement with Ignite Energy Access, a leading pan-African provider of the full range of Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) solutions, to …
Sharjah shines!
As the cultural stronghold of the United Arab Emirates, Sharjah has a wide range of attractions and activities on offer for every kind of traveller to make the most of.
UAE: ‘Begging has become profession’; Sharjah Police show how beggars can earn Dh367 in 1 hour
Begging has become a profession—this was the message carried by a video posted by Sharjah Police to warn residents against giving their money to beggers who exploit emotions. The authority has …
Dubai: 33 beggars arrested during first 10 days of Ramadan; exploitative methods revealed
Dubai Police arrested 33 beggars during the first 10 days of Ramadan, revealing manipulative methods and exploitation of vulnerable individuals. Residents are urged to report beggars.
The 50 Hottest Fintech Startups In 2025
After a bruising 2023, when market values for financial technology companies hit their lowest levels in years, the industry showed signs of recovery in 2024. Valuations for some of the biggest …
How A Fintech Saved Itself By Targeting Buy-Now, Pay-Later Addicts
The stock market noticed. The future looked grim in mid-2022 for Minneapolis-based Sezzle, an also-ran in the fast-growing buy-now, pay-later fintech business. It had burned through most of the $ …
7 ways KSU’s fintech master’s program is shaping the future of digital payments
Welcome to Georgia, the epicenter of the fintech revolution, where over 70 percent of all U.S. electronic transactions are handled. Known as “Transaction Alley,” Atlanta is not just about peaches …
Sheel Mohnot says the fintech market is ‘hot again’
“The fintech market is hot again,” said Sheel Mohnot, fintech investor and founder of Better Tomorrow Ventures (BTV). “And we are going to see some more exits in the near future.” …
Fintech pitch deck library: How more than 60 startups raised millions in funding from top investors
Check out these pitch decks to see how fintech founders are selling their vision and nabbing big bucks in the process. You’ll see new startups using generative AI to ease up grunt work at …
JPMorgan just made its 16th fintech or consumer-focused deal since 2020. Here’s a rundown of what the bank has bought or backed.
JPMorgan has made a string of fintech and consumer-focused acquisitions and investments as it looks to position itself against what Chief Executive Jamie Dimon has called “very tough, brutal …
From tax benefits to Golden Visas: How UAE policies are helping businesses
The UAE has rapidly emerged as one of the fastest-growing entrepreneurial hubs in the GCC, thanks to a combination of supportive government policies and a dynamic business environment. These policies …
Dubai: Scammer selling fake bracelets ordered to pay Dh90,000 in damages
Dubai court orders scammer to pay Dh90,000 for selling fake luxury bracelets. Learn how the fraud was uncovered and the legal consequences faced.
Crypto.com Issued Limited License by Dubai’s VARA to Offer Derivatives in UAE
Crypto.com announced it has been issued a limited license by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to offer derivatives in the UAE.
Abu Dhabi trade in pearl, gemstones and precious metals amounts to AED15.4 billion in 2016
ABU DHABI, 13th July, 2017 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi’s trade in pearl, gemstones and precious metals surged 66 percent to AED15.4 billion in 2016, compared to AED9.25 billion in 2015, according to the …
XRP’s FDV tops $240 billion as Ethereum struggles below $2K
XRP has overtaken Ethereum in fully diluted valuation (FDV) for the first time since 2020 after ETH dropped below $2,000. According to data from Token Terminal, XRP’s FDV has now surpassed $240 …
Ripple Secures DFSA Approval for Crypto Payments in UAE
Ripple secures DFSA license for crypto payments in UAE by receiving approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) …
Crypto Today: BTC price taps $81K, PEPE and BNB lead gainers as Binance and Ripple enter Dubai market
BTC fell 3.1% to $80,536, while ETH dropped 2.9% to $1,845.72, marking a 16.2% weekly decline. XRP, Solana, and Cardano recorded steeper losses, with ADA down 23.5% in the past week.