The UAE cabinet on Tuesday, May 6, approved a strategy with the goal of developing the Islamic finance industry and also raise the level of exports of halal products worldwide. Sheikh Mohammed bin …
Sheikh Mohammed approves UAE Strategy for Islamic Finance and Halal Industry
Sheikh Mohammed said, “I chaired a Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, during which we approved the UAE Strategy for Islamic Finance and the Halal Industry. “The goal is to develop the …
Lindt and M&S ‘over-priced and over-hyped’ Dubai chocolate among worst-rated bars on Ocado
One reviewer said they ‘got sucked into the hype and spent £10 on what is essentially a Kit Kat with a very small amount of pistachio in’ …
Exploring The Future Of FinTech And Business Borrowing
For fintechs and financial service providers looking to modernize their offerings, learning to navigate developments in automated lending will not be optional.
Savina Harrilall: from food science aspirations to leading people strategy in fintech
In a world where the narrative of individual potential is contended by external limitations, Harrilall’s journey serves as an inspiring reminder of the power of resilience, adaptability, and advocacy …
How Embedded Finance Is Quietly Transforming Startup Business Models
Traditional banks are having a hard time keeping up with customers’ expectations for embedded finance. In this guest commentary, Arthur Azizov, founder and investor at B2 Ventures, provides some …
5 Press Release Distribution Platforms That Actually Reach Fintech Investors
Getting your fintech startup in front of the right investors requires more than just having a great product. It’s about ensuring that your main news stories, an …
To Drive Innovation In Fintech, Think Like A Gamer: Four Lessons Fintech Should Learn From The Gaming Industry
For me, my background in the gaming industry, where I served as CTO of Electronic Arts, has helped me think about the fintech customer experience in new ways. Here are four key lessons from gaming …
WiseCryptoNews Portal Launches While Polymarket Puts XRP ETF Approval Odds at 79%
Case in point: decentralized prediction platform Polymarket now puts the odds of a spot XRP ETF gaining SEC approval by the end of 2025 at 79%, up from 65% just a few weeks ago. The jump reflects …
Ripple Becomes First Blockchain Firm Licensed by DFSA in UAE
Ripple becomes first DFSA-licensed blockchain firm in UAE, unlocking access to $400B trade and $40B remittance markets.
Bitcoin Drops Below $94K Despite $1.8 Billion ETF Inflows
Bitcoin fell 1.6% to $93,808 on Monday despite $1.8 billion in ETF inflows. Institutional demand is rising, but BTC faces key resistance around $95K.
14 incredible beach clubs to tick off on Palm Jumeirah
If you can’t decide where to pick for your next day in the sun, here are some of the best Palm Jumeirah beach clubs to try …
‘Direct Debit’ raises pension contribution collection rate to 99.93%: Abu Dhabi Pension
Khalaf Abdullah Rahma Al Hammadi, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Pension Fund, confirmed that the Fund’s early investment in digital systems has significantly contributed to increasing employer …
Abu Dhabi hosts first regional seagrass scientific workshop
The Yas SeaWorld Research and Rescue Centre, the largest facility of its kind in the region, recently hosted the first Arabian Regional Scientific Seagrass Workshop in partnership with the Environment …
Abu Dhabi real estate: Modon launches townhouse sales in Nawayef Village, Hudayriyat Island
Abu Dhabi’s Modon Holding has announced the launch of the first townhouses on Hudayriyat Island at Nawayef Village. The properties in the gated community formg part of the sought-after Nawayef …
Dubai real estate sets all-time monthly sales record in April
Dubai’s thriving real estate market set a new all-time monthly sales record of Dh62.4 billion in April, a 95.3 per cent increase in value on the same month last year. A market update by fäm Properties …
Dubai Property Transactions Hit Record High in April 2025
Property Finder, the leading property portal in the MENA region, has released its market performance highlights for April 2025, highlighting unprecedented peaks in Dubai’s real estate activity.