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Telr and Peko Launch Telr Incepta to Support Business Setup in the UAE

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Telr, a digital payment gateway and financial solutions provider based in Dubai, has announced a partnership with Dubai-based fintech company Peko to introduce Telr Incepta, an all-in-one platform aimed at supporting business setup and operations in the UAE. The platform is designed to assist SMEs by integrating a range of tools and services that facilitate […]

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IHC Acquires SME Financing Platform eFunder, Rebrands as Zelo

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International Holding Company (IHC), a global investment firm based in Abu Dhabi, has announced the completion of its acquisition of eFunder, a private financing platform in the UAE that focuses on SMEs. The platform has been rebranded as Zelo, signalling a new phase aimed at expanding its reach and improving access to capital for businesses […]

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TikTok and Visa Partner to Support UAE SMBs with Digital Ad Credits

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TikTok and Visa have announced a strategic partnership aimed at supporting SMBs across the UAE by offering access to digital tools, resources, and incentives. From 1 July 2025, SMBs that spend at least US$250 on a TikTok campaign using a Visa Commercial card will receive US$150 in TikTok Ad Credits. This offer is only available […]

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UAE Tech Funding Surges 133% in H1 2025, Driven by Late-Stage Deals

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Tracxn has released its UAE Tech H1 2025 Report, providing a detailed overview of the country’s technology funding landscape during the first half of the year. The report highlights a strong rebound in investment activity compared to H2 2024, although overall funding remains below the levels recorded in H1 2024. Late-stage funding was the main […]

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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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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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