Opinions expressed are those of the author. For fintech leaders, user experience (UX) is no longer just a design consideration—it’s a battlefield. In an industry where consumers can switch …
Two Singapore fintech firms have a head start as Africa makes digital payment push
SINGAPORE – Driven by a mission to make cross-border trade more efficient, two Singapore-based fintech firms are making bold strides into Africa and are set to benefit as the continent’s digital …
India, UAE Sign Key Pacts To Strengthen Economic Ties
India and the UAE have signed key agreements to strengthen the bilateral economic partnership during the visit of Sheikh Ha …
Dubai: 173% rise in registration of Indian companies in last decade
The number of Indian companies investing in Dubai has increased by over 173 per cent in the last decade with over 70,000 active companies registered in the emirate …
Emirates business class flies you to Europe same day, most of the time
The vast entertainment offering in Emirates’ business class includes everything from the latest Oscar nominees to TV shows from HBO, Disney, Paramount and more.
Rare blue diamond shines at a $100 million exhibition in Abu Dhabi
A rare blue diamond was on display Tuesday at an exhibition of $100 million worth of the world’s rarest diamonds in the United Arab Emirates’ capital.
UAE Makes Announcement on Tax
Among the most significant provisions of the new decision is the introduction of a favourable tax treatment, ensuring that investors deriving income from a Qualifying Investment Fund will not be …
Dolphin Offshore gains after arm inks lease pact with Ballast Shipping
Dolphin Offshore Enterprises (India) rose 1.99% to Rs 315.20 after the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Beluga International DMCC, Dubai, entered into a lease agreement with Ballast Shipping S.A. DE …
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank becomes first to offer fractional sukuk
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, has announced the official launch of its Fractional Sukuk platform “Smart Sukuk”, a new digital investment solution that enables …
$20 mn blue diamond goes on show in Abu Dhabi
A rare blue diamond valued at $20 million went on pre-auction display on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, capital of the oil-rich United Arab Emirates.
Watch: Dubai Crown Prince in New Delhi to foster India-UAE ties; what’s on agenda
The Ministry of External Affairs emphasizes the importance of Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed’s official visit to India as a milestone in strengthening India-UAE relations, featuring high-level …
Dolphin Offshore inks lease agreement for “Prabha”- DP2 Accommodation Barge
Beluga International DMCC, Dubai (Beluga), wholly owned subsidiary of Dolphin Offshore Enterprises (India) (Dolphin) has entered into a Lease agreement today viz., 08 April 2025 with Ballast Shipping …
Top contractors compete for strategic Middle East gas facility expansion deals for $5 billion-plus project
Adnoc Gas is likely to spend upwards of $5 billion to execute three projects involving P5 long-term facilities …
Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade touches Dhs306bn in 2024
Non-oil exports surged 16 per cent year-on-year to Dhs107.8bn in 2024, compared to Dhs93bn in the previous year …
Fintech special edition: UAE real estate goes figital
The UAE, particularly Dubai, is known for its impressive real estate developments, boasting some of the world’s tallest skyscrapers, luxury villas, and landmark projects like the Burj Khalifa and Palm …
The Central Bank of the UAE awards tap payments a full payment services license
Tap Payments has been awarded a Retail Payment Services License by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), completing its regulatory approvals across the entire GCC. The UAE is home to the largest number …
Fintech Startups Are Failing Due to Regulatory Compliance Issues – Research Study
Many Fintech or financial technology startups fail within their first three years due to regulatory compliance issues : Hare Strategy Group …