The peer-to-peer lending platform provides digital finance solutions for SMEs, financial institutions, and investors. In July 2023, e& acquired 63.3% of Beehive for $23.6 million. The company has …
What Is Fintech? – Forbes Advisor
Fintech, or “financial technology,” is everywhere, especially in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Banks and credit unions are upping their tech games. Think back, for a moment, to your pre …
Beehive Celebrates Official Launch Of Crowdfunding Platform In Oman – MENAFN.COM
MUSCAT, Oman: On the evening of Tuesday 17th January, fintech company Beehive, a Capital Market Authority (CMA) regulated crowdfunding platform, …
Dubai Municipality suspends two consultancy firms for violating professional norms, regulations
Dubai Municipality has announced that the Committee of Registration and Licensing the Practice of Engineering Consultancy & Contracting has issued a …
‘Will you sell it to Pakistan?’: When a Pak Army General asked BrahMos creator in Abu Dhabi
India launched several BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles at key Pakistani airbases in retaliation under Operation Sindoor.
Abu Dhabi ‘can win global healthcare marathon’
Abu Dhabi “has the right to win” in the global race to advance healthcare and life sciences, according to an advisor helping to position the emirate as an industry leader. “Abu Dhabi has a lot of …
What is Sharjah’s ‘instant license’ and how can it help you start a business in 1 day?
Sharjah introduces an “Instant License” service, enabling entrepreneurs to secure a commercial license within one day. Approved by the Sharjah Executive Council, this initiative aims to attract …
Business travel in Mena reaches $18 billion in H1 2025
The business travel sector in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) is growing faster than the global average. The market reached $18.1 billion in 2024, while forecasts indicate a 6.1 per cent …
UAE and China launch Qingdao Overseas Integrated Service Centre
A total of 40 important projects were signed during the China-Arab Business Forum, with a total value of $5.93 billion, covering industries across several sectors …
Dubai slashes travel time on major road from 12 to 3 minutes with new tunnels and bridges
Dubai’s RTA unveils Al Safa Street Improvement Project with new bridges, tunnels, and wider roads to cut travel time from 12 to 3 minutes …
Unlocking Opportunities: Your Guide to Business Setup in Dubai
Dubai offers different ways to register your business. You can go for a Mainland setup, which gives you the freedom to operate across the UAE. Free Zones are great if you want tax perks and prefer …
Dubai Customs launches the Mirsal 2 B2B service for companies with high volume business – Al Bawaba
Dubai- Dubai Customs launched the Mirsal 2 B2B service for its eligible business partners who conduct high volume business with Customs using Mirsal 2; the integrated system enabling them to …
Should You Buy Nu Holdings While It’s Still Below $15?
Fintech company Nu caters to underbanked populations in Latin America, and its growth trajectory has been impressive. All banks are exposed to macroeconomic and geopolitical risks, but Nu has so far …
UAE summer hiring: Expats wanted for Dubai government jobs with salaries up to Dh50,000
In 2025, the UAE job market shows cautious hiring amid economic uncertainties, with strong demand in construction, banking, and tech. Government roles in Dubai, listed on the official portal …
UAE and China launch Qingdao Overseas Integrated Service Centre to increase $400bln China-Arab trade
The Centre will boost two-way investment and socio-economic cooperation between the businesses, industries and people of the two regions in the coming years …
Grand Continent Hotels Expands Globally with First Dubai Hotel
Grand Continent Hotels and Resorts Ltd plans its first overseas expansion with a new hotel opening in Dubai. The company aims to operate 5,000 rooms by 2028 and has further expansion plans in India, …
GIC Re’s Dubai Branch Faces Rs 90 Cr VAT Demand
GIC Re’s Dubai branch received a Rs 90 crore VAT demand notice from the UAE’s FTA for discrepancies in returns from 2018-2020. The company is reviewing the notice and plans to file a reconsideration …