Right at the heart of this extraordinary development stands the Dubai Fountains, a choreographed fountain system that puts on a breathtaking water, music and light spectacle every day. It has become …
Three Bahraini fintech firms among top 50 on Forbes list
Egypt’s Fawry, boasting over 51.7m users and offering e-payments and digital finance solutions, came in second. Notably, Egypt dominated the list with 13 entries, followed by the UAE and Saudi Arabia …
Kinahan cartel worth massive €1.5 billion despite international crackdown
The gang not only makes its riches from cocaine smuggling, but is heavily involved in money laundering, property speculation, and other legitimate businesse …
Under UAE president’s directives, Shakhboot bin Nahyan inaugurates integrated field hospital in Chad to support Sudanese refugees
Under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, has inaugurated the integrated UAE field hospital in the city of Abeche, …
Jordan, UAE conduct 11th joint food aid landing in northern Gaza
The Joint Operations Command recently announced the execution of the 11th joint drop of food aid into the northern Gaza Strip as part of the humanita …
UAE: Abu Dhabi’s tuition-free coding school sees 25% surge in demand
Through its strategic network of partners, 42 Abu Dhabi provides Emirati talents with sponsorship opportunities and offers stipends for every UAE national who joins the school. All 42 Abu Dhabi …
Chrissy Teigen Sleeps at Dubai Airport amid Flight Delay: ‘Hour 5 at the Airport’
In the clip, Teigen was seen getting some shut-eye as she lay across seats in the airport’s waiting area while wrapped up in a blanket. “Hour 5 at the airport,” she explained in the caption. Teigen …
Dubai: 494 arrested for phone fraud cases, targeting banking customers
The fraudsters used phone calls, emails, SMS, and social media links to trick victims and access their savings and bank accounts …
Inside Kiara: DIFC’s cool new cocktail bar
From the team behind Kaspia comes Kiara… Looking for a fun new late-night haunt in DIFC? Look no further than Kiara, opening this April. Tucked away inside swanky DIFC Kaspia, Kiara is the sister …
Beloved teacher kidnapped, fatally shot by estranged husband in front of kids before turning gun on himself: cops
First responders found Jamie Felix’s 10- and 17-year-old children – unharmed – sitting with their mom, who died at the scene. Felix was a 45-year-old middle school teacher at Manatee Academy …
4 Top Fintech Stocks to Buy Now
The markets are always looking forward, and you should, too. Here are four fintech stocks to buy now. In this video, I will go over four fintech stocks that are worth investors’ attention.
Fintech’s investment horizon
Over the last decade, the fintech industry has witnessed exponential growth, driven by the increasing demand for digital financial services worldwide. According to new research by the World …
Cross-border fintech stands out in Y Combinator’s Winter 2024 cohort
Cross-border fintech is hot right now. The cross-border payments market is forecasted to reach over $250 trillion by 2027, according to the Bank of England. And experts say fintechs are giving …
Singapore Pushes Ahead With Fintech-Driven Sustainability
Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I write about how fintech is disrupting the financial industry in Asia. Singapore, a small island nation known for its robust economy and …
Fintech’s moment of truth: Balancing innovation with public trust
he evolution of financial systems is a testament to humanity’s ingenuity, evolving from simple barter to sophisticated digital transactions to meet society’s changing needs. Money evolved from a …
Ripple’s Ascendance: World Bank Classifies XRP as Stablecoin for Instant Transactions
A report from the World Bank in 2021 has resurfaced, under which it identified Ripple’s XRP as an ideal stablecoin for cross-border payments.
Dubai school group announces ‘no hike in fees’ despite approval
A school group in Dubai has decided not to raise school fees for the new academic year. This comes even as private schools in Dubai have been allowed to increase their fees by up to 5.2 per cent …