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A-typical Ventures Invests in Metric to Boost AI Financial Tools for SMEs

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Qatar’s A-typical Ventures has announced its investment in Metric, an Abu Dhabi-based AI fintech startup that provides SMEs with real-time financial intelligence. The funding round also saw participation from investors including 500 Global, Hub71, i2i Ventures, Plus VC, Epic Angels, Oqal Angels, Accelerate Prosperity, and other regional strategic angel investors. Metric’s main product, Max, described […]

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Mastercard Partners with Qlub to Expand Hospitality Digital Payments in GCC

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Mastercard has partnered with Qlub, a fintech company operating in the hospitality sector, aimed at expanding digital and contactless payments across the GCC. The partnership is intended to support the adoption of technology-driven payment solutions in restaurants across the region. Under the agreement, Mastercard will provide its payment platforms and technologies to Qlub and will […]

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Zand Rolls Out ZandPay with Transguard and Arab Financial Services

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Zand has announced the launch of ZandPay, a point-of-sale (POS) solution developed in collaboration with Transguard Group and supported by Arab Financial Services. ZandPay has been designed to help businesses manage payments more effectively, providing a combination of speed, security and flexibility. It supports a range of payment methods, including debit and credit cards, contactless […]

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Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025 Reveals First Line-Up of Global Speakers

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Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025, held under the patronage of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council, has announced its initial group of international speakers. The event, hosted by ADGM, will take place in the UAE capital from December 8 to 11 […]

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Khaleeji Bank Partners with eTijwaal App on Travel eSIM Services

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Bahrain-based Khaleeji Bank has partnered with UAE-based eTijwaal App, a digital platform that provides eSIM services for travellers. The agreement is intended to give the bank’s clients easier access to mobile connectivity abroad while linking credit card usage with cashback rewards. The eTijwaal App is among the first in the Middle East to provide travel […]

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Hub71 Welcomes 26 Startups in AI-Focused 17th Cohort

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Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global technology ecosystem, has admitted its most AI-focused group of companies to date, welcoming 26 high-growth startups to its 17th cohort. Collectively, the startups have raised more than US$223 million (AED 818 million), the largest funding amount recorded for any Hub71 intake, reflecting both the scale of firms joining and investor confidence […]

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UAE and Saudi Consumers Lead in AI Adoption and Social Commerce

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Deloitte’s Digital Consumer Trends 2025 report provides insights into how consumers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia (KSA) engage with digital technology, media, and connectivity. The study surveyed 2,000 consumers aged 18–50 across both markets, highlighting rapid adoption of generative AI, the dominance of smartphones, growing interest in connected devices, and the rise of social […]

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RAK Properties Partners with Hubpay to Enable Property Purchases via Digital Assets

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RAK Properties, Ras Al Khaimah’s publicly listed real estate developer, has entered into a partnership with Hubpay, an ADGM-regulated fintech, to enable international clients to purchase property using digital assets. Under the agreement, buyers can pay with assets such as USDT, Bitcoin, and Ethereum. Hubpay’s regulated platform converts the payments into UAE dirhams, which are […]

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Abu Dhabi Launches First Quantum-Secure Communications Testbed

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ADGM, ADGM Academy (ADGMA), the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), Hub71, and ASPIRE have jointly launched the UAE’s first testbed for quantum-secure communications, aimed at strengthening the resilience of digital infrastructure. The initiative will examine how quantum technology can be used to transfer data with enhanced security. As part of the collaboration, TII, the applied research […]

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Holo Raises $22M in Series A to Expand in UAE and Saudi Arabia

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Holo, a UAE-based proptech, has raised US$22 million in one of the largest Series A rounds in the GCC in 2025. The round was led by Saudi Arabia’s Impact46, with participation from Mubadala Investment Company, Rua Growth Fund, anb seed, MoreThan Capital, and returning investors Salica Oryx Fund and Dubai Future District Fund. Last year, […]

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