Finance

The agreement is aimed at improving access to banking services for businesses in the free zone, supporting entrepreneurs, start-ups and established companies through faster onboarding and digital financial solutions.

CBUAE data shows sustained economic momentum in 2025, with non-oil growth driving diversification, while regulatory reforms and digital initiatives strengthen financial stability.

The relief measures include temporary flexibility in authorization, licensing and administrative requirements, adjustments to governance and staffing arrangements as remote work continues, and extended timelines for regulatory reporting and supervisory processes.

Riyadh-based community-owned “nobank” introduces a stablecoin savings product offering annual yields between 3% and 6%.

The “Alaan Sawa: Better Together” program aims to support up to 1,000 businesses and provide free access to Alaan’s corporate card and payment platform for six months.

It introduces five key measures, including enhanced access to liquidity, temporary relief on liquidity and funding ratios, and the release of capital buffers to give banks greater flexibility in supporting the economy.

For most founders, a liquidity event feels like the finish line. After years of relentless focus on building a single enterprise, the exit is the moment that converts immense effort into personal wealth. Yet this is precisely where a new and often overlooked set of risks emerges. The discipline that builds a successful business isn’t […]

As of December 31, 2025, the bank’s assets reached AED 61 billion, a 64% increase year-on-year, while customer deposits surpassed AED 57 billion, up 66%.

In a more volatile global environment, the question facing financial leaders is shifting. It is no longer simply about how fast a product can scale or how cheaply it can be distributed. It now depends on the system’s ability to remain reliable under pressure.

On Paradigm, Finvasia Group Co-Founder and CEO Tajinder Virk shares why long-term investing, disciplined leadership, and building real value still matter in today’s fast-moving financial world.

The report showed that SVC’s strategy contributed to the Kingdom’s maintaining its first rank in the MENA region for the third straight year in VC funding in 2025, reaching a historic total of US$1.7 billion.

Ziina’s platform allows merchants to accept payments in several ways, including payment links, QR code payments, Tap to Pay, card acceptance, and bank transfers.

EAK Digital’s influence extends beyond PR, marketing, and events, and into the industry’s most trusted key opinion leaders (KOLs) network forged through a decade of in-person relationship building. Korhaliller first collaborated with now well-known Web3 voices such as Lark Davis, EllioTrades and Crypto Banter in 2019, long before they became mainstream crypto influencers.

In times of geopolitical and economic uncertainty, startups that prioritize cash flow management gain the stability needed to survive and adapt. Entrepreneur Moyn Islam explains why financial discipline, not rapid growth, becomes the most important strategy for founders navigating volatile markets.

Capital strategist Hasnae Taleb explains how the US-Israel-Iran conflict is reshaping global capital flows, with investors quietly repositioning into safe havens, growth markets, and overlooked sectors.

In its first international expansion, DIFC is taking the Dubai FinTech Summit to Pakistan — a strategic move that signals rising global confidence in the country’s digital finance ecosystem and reshapes the UAE–South Asia economic corridor.

At SuperReturn Saudi in Riyadh, “Crazy John” John Kojiro Moriwaka isn’t pitching hype—he’s mapping where capital should go next.

Digital platforms continue to reshape how investors access alternative asset classes, and property finance is no exception. LendCart has emerged as a platform designed to give investors structured visibility into secured real estate-backed opportunities, presenting data on risk positioning, return profiles, and deal structures within a centralized digital environment. Harshit Mishra, founder and principal of […]

As Gate surpasses 49 million active users, Dr. Han points to security as the single most important factor in how those users choose a crypto exchange. “We have extensive experience and provide strong custody and security measures to protect user assets,” he says. It was at the Entrepreneur Leadership Awards 2025 by Entrepreneur Middle East […]

AKI has announced its official partnership with the World Economic Forum, marking a strategic step in the Emirati group’s commitment to global collaboration, responsible private-sector leadership, and the development of future-ready economies. The partnership positions AKI at the center of international dialogue on sustainable growth, innovation, and long-term economic impact.

In a Q&A interview, Rama Chakaki, President of Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP), shares how the hub is shaping the future of tech and entrepreneurship in Qatar, driving collaboration, and empowering the next generation of innovators. As Qatar deepens its commitment to knowledge-based growth, Qatar Science & Technology Park stands at the intersection of […]

At the AURUM Global Launch in Dubai this January, Bryan Benson sat down for an interview that turned into something more personal than expected. The CEO of Aurum — a fintech company merging crypto banking with AI-powered trading — spoke candidly about the path that brought him here: from childhood memories of hyperinflation in Peru […]

"Investors are drawn to traction anyway. The irony is that nothing helps you raise money faster than proving you don't need it."

The funding round included participation from Joa Capital, abtal.vc, Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global, Sadu Capital, Plus VC, Hyperscope Ventures, A-Typical Ventures, and Plug and Play.

HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has been appointed the Chairman of L'imad.

Designed as an integrated, citywide platform and led by DIFC, Dubai Future Finance Week brings together several major industry forums under a single, cohesive agenda, themed "Finance Reimagined: Where innovation meets policy and purpose."