Visa invests over $10 million in African fintech Moniepoint to support SME growth across Africa, including introducing contactless payments.
Visa invests in Nigerian fintech Moniepoint to boost African SMEs
Moniepoint Inc., a top business payments and banking services platform in Nigeria, has received an investment from digital payments global leader, Visa (NYSE: NYSE:V). This investment signifies a …
“We Got Funded!” UAE-Based Pluto US$4.1 Million Pre-Series A Round Follows Launch of Platform That Supports Over 30,000 SMEs
D ubai-based corporate card and expense management platform Pluto has raised US$4.1 million in a pre-Series A funding round. The round was led by existing and new investors, inclu …
Taraf breaks ground on Abu Dhabi’s first W Hotels branded residences
The project, blending bold and unexpected design with luxury hospitality, is billed to create an iconic addition to Abu Dhabi’s real estate market …
Abu Dhabi suspends 2 industrial facilities over pollution, violation of environmental laws
The Environment Agency urged all industrial facilities to adhere to regulations that safeguard human health and preserve nature …
UAE at risk of wipeout in £600m loan linked to blocked Telegraph bid
The United Arab Emirates is at risk of total wipeout on a £600m loan it provided to the Barclay family as part of its doomed bid for control of The Telegraph …
UAE IPOs 2025: What market conditions would need to exist for Dubizzle and Etihad Airways to go public?
The UAE’s national carrier Etihad Airways could raise around $1 billion, while online marketplace Dubizzle might target a valuation between $500 million and $1 billion, according to Al Ramz Capital …
Trump’s $500 Billion AI Deal Includes Funding by UAE Royal Family Linked to Astonishing Number of Scandals, Including Human Torture
Donald Trump’s lucrative $500 billion AI infrastructure project, dubbed Stargate, is being funded by an Abu Dhabi-based investment company called MGX, which is being led by the United Arab Emirates’ …
Global trade will grow in 2025 despite tariff threats, says UAE minister
Global trade is expected to grow in 2025 despite threats by US President Donald Trump to impose new import tariffs, UAE’s minister of state for foreign trade Thani Al Zeyoudi has said. The momentum in …
How Dubai and Singapore compare for business and a luxury lifestyle, according to an entrepreneur
Alessandro Palombo told BI Dubai and Singapore are both great cities for doing business but a luxury lifestyle can look very different in each hub.
IMF projects UAE economic growth to remain around 4 pct in 2025
ABU DHABI, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to maintain an economic growth of around 4 percent in 2025.
The UAE Signals a Strategic Realignment as Trump Returns to Office
The UAE’s LNG expansion plans and recent deals with Germany suggest a potential realignment towards the US after a period of strained relations.
World Finance Council Announces WFC Fintech 2025 Dubai: Redefining The Future Of Finance And Technology
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, January 23, 2025 /EINPresswire / — The World Finance Council proudly unveils the highly anticipated WFC Fintech …
UAE strengthens its role as Africa’s leading investor Business Africa
The UAE has become Africa’s leading investor, pouring billions into renewable energy, infrastructure, and other critical sectors and despite regional challenges such as inflation and climate concerns, …
Dubai’s blockchain revolution in 2024: Growth and challenges explained
The UAE’s proactive approach to blockchain and crypto innovation drove record-breaking growth in 2024. Here is how Dubai has been innovating and spearheading growth in the sector.
Abu Dhabi’s MGX Helps Bankroll Trump’s $100 Billion AI Plan
A day after his inauguration as US President, Donald Trump unveiled a $100 billion venture to fund artificial intelligence infrastructure, backed by three of the biggest names in tech – OpenAI, …
Oraseya Capital Tops The List of Most Active UAE-Based Investors in 2024
Oraseya Capital invests in pre-seed stage to Series B investment-ready startups in high-potential sectors such as AI, proptech, fintech, and cleantech.