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Tali Ventures Invests in Tarmeez Capital to Support Sukuk Market Growth

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Tali Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of stc group, has led a strategic funding round in Tarmeez Capital, a fintech company specialising in sukuk and debt instruments in Saudi Arabia. The investment marks Tarmeez Capital’s transition from a self-funded business to one backed by a major national investor and supports stc group’s broader strategy […]

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Spain and UAE Lead 2025 Digital Nomad Visa Index

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VisaGuide has released its latest Digital Nomad Visa Index, a ranking that evaluates countries based on their suitability for remote workers. Spain leads the 2025 index with a score of 5, followed by the UAE at 4.48. Montenegro, the Bahamas, and Hungary complete the top five. The Digital Nomad Visa Index offers a comparative overview […]

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Mubadala Eyes Further $100M Stake in Revolut

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Mubadala, the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire a further stake worth approximately US$100 million (£78 million) in Revolut, the British digital banking and payments firm now valued at over £33 billion, according to Sky News. The deal, if completed, would involve the purchase of existing shares from current […]

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Bahrain Introduces Regulatory Framework for Stablecoin Issuers

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The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has introduced a regulatory framework for licensing and overseeing stablecoin issuers, aimed at supporting the secure integration of stablecoins into the financial system. Under the new guidelines, licensed issuers may offer single-currency stablecoins backed by the Bahraini Dinar (BHD), United States Dollar (USD), or other fiat currencies approved by […]

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Amazon Payment Services Adds Tamara to Expand BNPL Options in UAE and Saudi Arabia

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Amazon Payment Services, a digital payments provider in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has added Tamara, a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) provider in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), to its payment options. The partnership allows businesses in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to offer split […]

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Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, HSBC, FAB Begin Pricing for MENA’s First Blockchain Bond

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The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has initiated the pricing stage for what will be the region’s first bond issued using distributed ledger technology (DLT). The bond, issued by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) via HSBC Orion, a digital assets platform operated by Hong Kong’s Central Moneymarkets Unit (CMU), marks a notable development in ADX’s […]

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RAKBANK Raises $300M in First AT1 Capital Issuance

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RAKBANK has successfully completed its inaugural Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital issuance, raising US$300 million. The perpetual securities include a non-call period of six years (PerpNC6) and offer a coupon rate of 6.625%. The issuance received strong investor interest, enabling the Bank to tighten pricing by 37.5 basis points. This response reflects market confidence in […]

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UAE Proptech Huspy Secures $59M Series B to Expand Across Europe and Middle East

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Dubai-based proptech company Huspy has raised US$59 million in a Series B funding round, led by existing investor Balderton Capital. Other returning investors include Peak XV (formerly Sequoia Capital India and Southeast Asia), ExBorder Partners, Turmeric Capital, BY Ventures, Dara Management, COTU Ventures, and KE Partners. Headquartered in the UAE with operations in Spain, Huspy […]

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Top CIOs in Saudi Arabia Leading Investment Trends and Strategies

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Abbas Hashmi, a capital strategy advisor working primarily with family offices, founders, and investment funds, has released his selection of the top chief investment officers in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the leading investors shaping Saudi Arabia’s economic future. These executives control vast pools of capital and play a decisive role in determining which companies get funded, […]

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Saudi’s PetroApp Secures $50M to Support IPO and Expansion

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PetroApp, a Saudi Arabia-based independent digital platform for fuel payments, fleet management, and vehicle services, has closed a US$50 million funding round. The investment was led by Jadwa Investment through its GCC Diversified Private Equity Fund, with additional participation from Bunat Ventures. Established in 2018, PetroApp is Saudi Arabia’s first standalone provider of cashless fuel […]

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