Dubai, UAE – Dubai Future Academy, a flagship initiative of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), has officially opened applications for the second edition of its transformative program, FEEL: A Disruptive Futures Program. The immersive four-week experience is designed to empower a new...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – In a landmark achievement, the King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC) has officially been awarded a Guinness World Record for constructing the world’s largest continuous pedestrian skywalk network — a bold demonstration...

Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. – BioSapien, the biotech company behind MediChip™, a game-changing localized cancer treatment platform, has announced the extension of its pre-Series A funding round, which now exceeds $8 million. The round includes a new strategic investment from Globivest, the...

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – RAKBANK has reached a significant milestone with the successful completion of its inaugural Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital issuance, raising USD 300 million. These perpetual securities come with a no-call period of six years (PerpNC6) and offer a coupon...

Manama, Bahrain – Bahrain’s financial landscape is undergoing impressive growth, as the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) reports a significant rise in licensing activity. Between early 2024 and mid-2025, the CBB has approved licenses for 16 new financial institutions and is currently...

Dubai, UAE: In a move aimed at transforming how businesses handle payments, Mastercard and Octet Türkiye have partnered to launch an innovative solution tailored to the evolving needs of businesses across the MENA region. This collaboration focuses on improving cash management and...

As part of its long-term commitment to cybersecurity and digital trust, Gulf Bank of Kuwait has officially launched its Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDP) and Bug Bounty Program. This initiative reinforces the Bank’s strategic vision to proactively protect customer data and...

Liquify is proud to announce the successful closure of its $1.5 million (£1.1 million) equity seed round, complemented by key debt commitments, aimed at accelerating its digital invoice financing marketplace across Sub-Saharan Africa. The round was led by Future Africa, one of the...