Finance

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.

Hasnae Taleb is the first-ever Arab-African woman to hold a position at Nasdaq, a Wall Street prodigy, and a trailblazing investor reshaping global finance. As former Morgan Stanley, she now serves as Managing Partner at Mintiply Capital and GCC Partner at Fuel Venture Capital, breaking barriers, building influence, and creating opportunities for the next generation of leaders.

"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.

With over US$300 million in available cash post repayment, FIVE gains the freedom to invest in growth, act swiftly on opportunities, and reinforce its position as a leading force in experiential hospitality.

Sheikh is building his company from Dubai, a city rapidly becoming synonymous with crypto innovation.