Finance

"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."

Why Alluca Group's Alex Chiniborch believes the future of financial security looks a lot like the past.

The transaction brings Service Logic, a North America–based provider of commercial HVAC and building automation services, under joint ownership, with Mubadala and Bain Capital set to support the company's next phase of growth.

Tarik Sultan Partner, Head of MENA, Builders VC, on fundraising strategies and long-term investor engagement.

"The Qatar venture ecosystem has evolved significantly and currently has strong momentum. Several programs—such as Qatar Development Bank's investments, incubation and acceleration programs, Qatar Investment Authority's Fund of Funds, QRDI's innovation grants, and QSTP—offer a unique combination of capital, expertise, and fertile ground for building an organic ecosystem."

Trust matters a lot online these days, and to Abdullah Al-Maxsour, tokenization isn’t just another technical buzzword. He sees it as a way to fundamentally change how people own and access assets. As an entrepreneur and angel investor, he has spent his career building bridges between the physical and digital spaces — from property and […]

Applications are now open to early-stage product-led companies across the region.

The round saw participation from Infinity Ventures, Red Swan Ventures, Mu Ventures, COTU, and Outliers, with additional support from Hub71 in Abu Dhabi.

The invitation-only gathering focused on advancing values-driven capital deployment.

"Our message to global investors is clear. The UAE welcomes you. The UAE will provide the world's best environment for investment," said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai.

The LifeCard is a prepaid VISA card that allows users to spend stablecoins like cash anywhere VISA is accepted.

The fund closed in July 2025, backed by Spain's ICO (Instituto de Crédito Oficial), strategic family offices, and successful entrepreneurs across Europe and the Gulf.

Jonathan Lahyani, General Partner MENA and GCC Regions, The Lab Ventures, on the strategies founders can use to set their startups apart and draw investor interest across MENA.

BNC Publishing CEO Wissam Younane sits down with Noel Moukheiber, General Manager at MontyPay, to explore how the company is transforming global payment experiences.

Global strategist, entrepreneur, and technology builder Alessio Vinassa on how to differentiate your startup in order to attract capital in the MENA region.

World Liberty Financial has become one of the most closely watched companies in digital finance. Under the leadership of Zach Witkoff, the U.S.-based firm has emerged among the leading stablecoin issuers, often mentioned alongside Tether, Circle, Binance, and Paxos. Its rapid expansion has coincided with the formalization of regulation in the United States and the […]

"This financing marks another important milestone in our journey to build the region's most trusted and intelligent property platform," said Michael Lahyani, founder and Chief Executive Officer, Property Finder.

Deal is step towards AI in healthcare.

Change reflects move to wider financial offerings.

Fahad Alrasheed, Principal, Vision Ventures, discusses pathways to financial growth through lasting investor alliances.

Rema Alyahya, Vice President - Venture Capital, Merak Capital, on how to raise funds and build long-term investor relationships.

The post-COVID-19 pandemic era was a critical time for the financial market, from the volatility to the central banks’ shifting policies and the geopolitical tensions as well. At the same time, as the post-COVID era gave birth to a new wave of unemployment, significant numbers of retail traders across the world were seen as well. […]

Known for backing some of the most ambitious digital assets projects, Vineet Budki pulls back the curtain on what really drives investment decisions—and what digital assets founders rarely hear from VCs.