At this year’s Davos it was impossible to escape AI. Central to these discussions was the shift toward “agentic AI”, which has real implications for the world of fintech.
Saudi Arabia’s Billion-Dollar VC Boom: How SVC Is Shaping The Kingdom’s Financial Future
The report covers SVC’s role in fostering Saudi Arabia’s private capital ecosystem, contributing significantly to record growth in venture capital, private …
DP World ILT20 2025, Match 32 Review: Desert Vipers cruise past Sharjah Warriorz to set up finale date with Dubai Capitals
The Desert Vipers didn’t put a foot wrong in their DP World Qualifier 2 clash against the Sharjah Warriorz as they bowled exceptionally well and followed it up with a scintillating batting display to …
UAE civil aviation sector transported 147.8m passengers in 2024; country now has over 9,600 pilots and 36,000 cabin crew
In 2024, the country welcomed 41.6m inbound passengers, while 41.7m departed, and 64.4m transited through its airports. The aviation sector also witnessed a notable increase in workforce numbers, with …
Stripe Competitor Rapyd Weighs Valuation Cut in $300 Million Funding Deal
Rapyd Financial Network is in talks to raise $300 million from investors at a $3.5 billion valuation, according to people familiar with the matter, a dramatic decline from its value of around $9 …
Department of Government Enablement showcases Abu Dhabi’s AI leadership at Microsoft AI tour
The Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE) showcased Abu Dhabi’s leadership in artificial intelligence at the prestigious Microsoft AI Tour held in Dubai on 6th February 2025, highlighting its transformative TAMM platform.
Sotheby’s CEO: First Saudi auction and Abu Dhabi investment spur Gulf’s rise on global arts scene
After years of rising, the Gulf’s art and cultural scene has reached a new level of maturity, increasingly becoming a global focal point for the world’s most respected institutions. That has been especially clear over the past several months,
Step Dubai 2025 to begin February 19
Step Dubai 2025, the MENA region’s leading tech event, returns for its 13th edition on 19th-20th February in partnership with Dubai Internet City.The event will host over 8,000 attendees, 200 speakers …
Abu Dhabi tracks oil prices higher, Dubai falls
Abu Dhabi index closed higher on Friday, in line with oil prices after new sanctions were imposed on Iran’s crude exports, while Dubai index bucked the trend.
Abu Dhabi’s SWAAC ELSO Conference focuses on AI uses in ECMO programme
The event has drawn over 1,000 international expert researchers and clinicians in the field of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) from within the GCC and around the world …
UAE: Businessman wins Dh250,000 in Big Ticket draw after 8 years of joining raffle
A 58-year-old business owner from Chennai who has been purchasing Big Ticket since 2017 has finally won Dh250,000 in this week’s e-Draw. Having first heard about Big Ticket through social media, …
FinTech LIVE Dubai Returns in Three Months
Join us this year to network and share knowledge with established organisations and like-minded peers across the Middle East & Africa …
Quicken Simplifi: A first-rate app to help you get a grip on your spending and saving
Quicken Simplifi is a combination budgeting and expense tracker app that stands out for its customizable features and focus on goal-setting. On top of basic operations like categorizing …
Step Dubai 2025 returns to Dubai Internet City with five new tracks, highlighting PropTech innovation
Step Dubai, the MENA region’s leading technology conference, is set to return for its 13th edition on February 19-20, 2025, in strategic partnership with Dubai Internet City, the region’s premier …
FinTech–focused VC Fund Cedar-IBSi Capital Announces Second Investment In WonderLend Hubs
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 …
ILT20 2025: Sharjah Warriorz stun defending champs MI Emirates, to face Desert Vipers in Qualifier 2
Sharjah Warriorz have booked their place in Qualifier 2 of the ILT20 2025 with a stunning win over defending champions MI Emirates in the Eliminator match.
Revealed: ‘Experiential dining’ the new fad among foodies in Dubai as celebrity chefs promote new concepts to chart own paths
Dubai’s food and beverage (f&b) sector is seeing a paradigm shift with the ‘experiential dining’ segment – offering casual dining, exotic venues and chef-led unique concepts – fast gaining traction …