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Emirates NBD Partners with Letswork to Pilot Flexible Workspace Access

Emirates NBD has partnered with Letswork, a regional provider of flexible workspaces, to give employees access to more than 4,000 coworking desks, meeting rooms, and offices across the UAE and other locations. Under the agreement, selected Emirates NBD employees will take part in a 12-month pilot to access on-demand workspaces through Letswork’s platform, with the […]

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Numou Launches Procurement Financing for UAE SMEs

Numou, a subsidiary of ADGM, has launched Procurement Financing, a new initiative aimed at helping SMEs with government or corporate contracts access funding. The solution links confirmed contract demand with financing via Numou’s digital platform, addressing the funding gap SMEs often face when executing government contracts. The programme allows SMEs to secure funding while enabling […]

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Tamara Secures Restricted Finance License from UAE Central Bank

Tamara has officially been granted a restricted finance license by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). As one of the UAE’s leading fintech platforms, the company has strengthened its standing as a trusted financial partner. Gaining full regulatory status marks a significant milestone, enabling Tamara to contribute to the objectives of the UAE Vision […]

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MoneyHash and Tabby Partner to Expand BNPL Access in UAE and Saudi

MoneyHash, a payment orchestration platform, has partnered with Tabby, the Saudi Arabia-based financial services app. The partnership enables merchants to offer Tabby’s flexible payment options across the UAE and Saudi Arabia through MoneyHash’s unified API. Through this integration, e-commerce businesses can provide Tabby’s interest-free instalment options at checkout, helping to improve conversion rates and reduce […]

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AWS, e& Launch ‘AI Nation – Afaaq’ to Train 30,000 in AI Skills

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and e& have launched the nationwide “AI Nation – Afaaq” programme to train 30,000 individuals in machine learning (ML) and AI. Announced at GITEX Global in Dubai, the initiative forms part of the US$1 billion strategic alliance between e& and AWS established in 2024. e&, which serves over 198 million subscribers […]

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Sygnum Bank Middle East Launches Institutional-Grade Solana Validator

Sygnum Bank Middle East has launched Sygnum Validators from ADGM, a service that operates institutional-grade validator nodes for select blockchain networks, enabling non-custodial staking. Last month, the UAE adopted the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) from the OECD, marking a step towards tax transparency and cross-border information sharing. Since the establishment of the UAE’s Virtual Asset […]

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Wio Bank and TAMM Partner to Simplify SME Banking in Abu Dhabi

Wio Bank PJSC has signed a MoU with TAMM, Abu Dhabi’s unified government services platform, to simplify business banking for entrepreneurs and SMEs across the Emirate. The agreement was signed during GITEX Global 2025. Under the partnership, Wio Business will be integrated into TAMM’s digital ecosystem, allowing users to open new accounts, link existing ones, […]

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Wise Secures UAE Central Bank Approval to Launch Services

Wise has received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to offer its services in the country. The approvals cover two categories: Stored Value Facilities and Retail Payment Services, Category 2. This development will allow Wise to introduce its products, including Wise Account and Wise Business, to individual and business customers in […]

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Crypto.com Receives In-Principle Approval for UAE SVF License

Foris DAX Middle East, trading as Crypto.com, has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) for a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) license. Once the final license is granted, the company will be able to provide digital payment services for Dubai Government fees in UAE dirhams or dirham-pegged stablecoins, through the […]

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Presight, UAE Cyber Security Council Partner on AI and Cybersecurity

Presight has signed a MoU with the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC). Under the agreement, the Council’s CyberE71 programme will join Presight’s AI-Startup Accelerator as a partner to support the development of secure and responsible AI innovation in the UAE and beyond. The collaboration aims to integrate cybersecurity expertise and mentorship into the accelerator, promoting […]

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