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Network International, CredibleX Partner to Boost SME Financing in UAE

Network International (Network), a fintech company operating across the Middle East and Africa, has formed a partnership with CredibleX, a working capital finance platform for SMEs, to expand access to financing for SME merchants in the UAE. Under the partnership, CredibleX’s lending services will be available on Network’s digital lending marketplace, allowing SMEs to obtain […]

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Top 20 Fintech Events to Attend in the UAE in Q4 2025 and H1 2026

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established itself as the leading fintech hub in the Middle East, boasting 329 fintech companies in 2024, surpassing Saudi Arabia’s 261 and Egypt’s 177. The UAE also dominates the region’s fintech investment landscape, recording the lion’s share in fintech deals in H1 2025 with 39 transactions, according to Magnitt, […]

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Informa CEO Stephen Carter Relocates to UAE

Stephen Carter, Chief Executive of London-listed publishing and events group Informa, has reportedly moved his residency from the UK to the UAE, joining a rising number of wealthy British residents relocating to the Emirates. The move, first reported by the Financial Times, means the former aide to Gordon Brown will now run Informa from the […]

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Informa CEO Stephen Carter Relocates to UAE

Stephen Carter, Chief Executive of London-listed publishing and events group Informa, has reportedly moved his residency from the UK to the UAE, joining a rising number of wealthy British residents relocating to the Emirates. The move, first reported by the Financial Times, means the former aide to Gordon Brown will now run Informa from the […]

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Adyen Introduces New Payment Terminals in the UAE

Adyen, a global financial technology platform, has announced the launch of two new payment terminals in the UAE, the S1E4 Pro and S1F4 Pro. Designed for use across sectors such as retail, food and beverage, hospitality, and beauty and wellness, the devices mark the company’s latest advancement in in-person payment solutions. The S1E4 Pro is […]

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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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