Global financial technology investment was essentially cut in half in 2016. Processing Content With this stark shift, it might seem that fintech is taking a turn for the worse, but the reality is very …
Marcos joins world leaders, experts, policy makers at Abu Dhabi sustainability meet
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday joined several state leaders, policy makers, and experts at the opening ceremony of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026 Summit to tackle solutions …
Dubai Airports, Salik to enable seamless E-Wallet Parking Payments at DXB
Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of …
Dubai luxury property market on par with global peers as $10m+ home sales hit record
Ultra-wealthy buyers are increasingly choosing Dubai as a long-term base as $10 million-plus home sales reach record levels, new data shows …
Don’t Forget Fintech ETFs After the Industry Just Notched $117B in Deals
This article was originally published on ETFTrends.com. The financial technology space is brimming with capital after it recorded $117 billion in deals thus far in 2019. That’s 87 deals that …
Global Economic Challenges Slam European Fintech Sector, Consolidation on the Way: Report
Global economic reality is impacting everyone and everything. Sky-high inflation, interest rates rising, the war in Ukraine, and more, are hobbling economic activity. Fintech is not immune to this …
Saudi, UAE startups led VC deals, raised $3.13bln in 2025
The funding was spread across 688 deals, an increase of 6% from the previous year. Overall, Saudi Arabia topped the table with the highest funding valued at $1.72 billion, rising by 145% from 12 …
Seed Group–Oongalee partnership to introduce fintech and interactive dining technology in the UAE
Seed Group, a company of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, has entered into a strategic partnership with Oongalee, a Canada-founded fintech and hospitality technology company, …
Dubai property market 2025: Sustained growth, record off-plan activity, high-yield returns
Investor and buyer activity continued at a steady pace across Dubai’s most sought-after ready property locations …
Dubai’s real estate market records new historic milestone with transactions exceeding $250bln in 2025
DUBAI: Dubai’s real estate sector achieved its strongest performance to date in 2025, with over 270,000 transactions worth AED917 billion, up 20% year on year. Backed by clear regulations, disciplined …
Dubai real estate hits record $249.7bn in 2025 as Sheikh Mohammed hails market maturity
Dubai real estate market hit record $249.7bn in transactions in 2025, up 20 per cent, as investment, participation and confidence surge …
Dubai return shock: Customs seizes 994-purity gold ring, Delhi HC orders release and Rs 5,000 costs
Sayara’s gold ring was seized at Delhi airport. The Delhi High Court ruled the seizure misplaced. The court ordered the ring’s return and no warehousing charges. The Customs Department must also pay …
Dubai Bans Privacy Tokens Under New DFSA Crypto Framework
Market cap: $10.39 B Vol. 24h: $406.42 M and Zcash ZEC $400.1 24h volatility: 2.0% Market cap: $6.59 B Vol. 24h: $706.64 M , are effectively banned from Dubai’s financial free zone. Updated crypto …
Dubai retail real estate hits quarterly record with $299.5m in sales
Dubai retail real estate hit a quarterly record as sales reach $299.5m, driven by demand, tight supply and higher rents, says Cavendish Maxwell …
UAE FinTechs drive next phase of financial inclusion
IBS Intelligence (IBSi) is the world’s only pure-play Financial Technology focused research, advisory, and fintech news analysis firm, with a 30-year track record and clients globally. We take pride …
botim money Mastercard Remittance UAE: Global Transfers to 150+ Countries
Mastercard Move to enable transfers to over 150 countries from the UAE. Here is what the new partnership means for users.
How Dubai’s Business Associates Programme gives graduates work and study opportunities
The Dubai Business Associates (DBA) programme offers a fully funded nine-month opportunity for graduates to gain professional experience and study in Dubai. This initiative combines academic modules, …