The retail giant opened its flagship store in Deira on Wednesday, with a second location opening in Murjan Tower, JBR …
Fitness and Wellness Expo Takes Over Expo City Dubai
All roads lead to Expo City Dubai this weekend, as Dubai Active, Dubai Muscle Show, and Dubai Active Industry returns for its ninth and biggest edition yet, running from 24th to 26th October 2025 for …
FDIC Signage Changes Risk Confusing Bank Customers, Critics Say
An FDIC proposal dialing back requirements for banks to display the agency’s official sign online and in mobile apps risks leaving customers vulnerable to steep losses as happened with the failure of …
A Tipping Point: MAGNiTT’s Philip Bahoshy On The MENA’s US$1.2 Billion Venture Capital Record In Q3 2025
Startups in the Middle East bagged a record US$1.2 billion in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, according to the Dubai-based data platform MAGNiTT, thereby defying the downturn across other emerging …
5.1mln passengers travel through Sharjah Airport in Q3 2025, marking 16.7% increase
Sharjah, UAE: Sharjah Airport has reported robust operational growth in the third quarter of 2025, with the number of passengers rising to 5,127,120, marking a16.7% increase compared to the same …
Dubai Chamber of Commerce organises 294 bilateral business meetings in Tbilisi
A total of 114 Georgian businesses were registered as active members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce by the end of H1 2025.
Moniepoint Closes $200M Series C Funding Round With Plans To Drive Financial Inclusion And Expand Internationally
Moniepoint has officially closed its Series C round, amounting to over $200 million in equity financing. The round was led by Development Partners International’s African Development (ADP) III fund, …
Africa’s Fastest-Growing Fintech – Moniepoint Secures US$110 Million Investment to Scale Digital Payments and Banking Solutions
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Moniepoint Inc. (“the Company” or “Moniepoint”), Africa’s fastest-growing fintech, announces it has successfully raised US$110 million in equity financing, to power the dreams …
CBUAE greenlights Tamara’s license to expand in fintech sector
Riyadh: Tamara, Saudi Arabia’s first homegrown fintech unicorn, has officially received a restricted finance license from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), according to a press release. Tamara …
UAE trademark fees updated: New rates, SME discounts and exemptions explained
UAE approves new trademark service fees, offering 50% exemptions for SMEs and full exemptions for People of Determination …
UAE’s e-commerce boom spurs business transformation amid soaring digital transactions
The UAE is witnessing a seismic shift in consumer behaviour as digital transactions surge past the $60 billion mark in 2025, signaling a robust embrace of e-commerce across the nation. According to …
Jane Birkin’s Hermes handbag up for auction in Abu Dhabi
A Hermes handbag once belonging to Jane Birkin will be auctioned in Abu Dhabi on December 5, following the record-breaking sale of the original for over $10 million, Sotheby’s said Tuesday.The bag …
Dubai’s institutional crypto ecosystem expanding rapidly
The licence allows Selini to offer its full suite of broker-dealer and over-the-counter (OTC) trading services to qualified and institutional investors worldwide, under Dubai’s robust regulatory …
Gen Z’s Surprising Exit from Banking Reveals a New Career Playbook
Why exchange prestige for freedom?” That’s the cry ringing out in boardrooms as banks lose a steady exodus of Gen Z stars down the door. Traditionally the epitome of stability and achievement, banking …
Crypto, Fintech push back against banks’ war on open banking
A coalition of crypto and fintech trade groups is calling on the CFPB to finalize an open banking rule that protects Americans’ right to control and share their financial data.
Mawarid Finance announces return of Mawarid Fintech & Innovation Summit on Thursday
Mawarid Finance announced the return of the Mawarid Fintech & Innovation Summit on Thursday, 23rd October 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Dubai.Powered by the DIFC Innovation Hub, Mastercard, and Arab …
From U.S. Market Shifts To Gulf Opportunity: Why Some Investors Are Redirecting Capital To Dubai Real Estate
For investors disappointed with their investment results in U.S. real estate, Dubai may offer a new strategy for preserving and multiplying capital.