Paymob secures $22m extension to Series B funding, raises $72m in total

Paymob secures $22m extension to Series B funding, raises $72m in total

The additional funding will further boost Paymob’s efforts to expand its regional footprint and reinforce its position as a leading payments provider in the region

PGIM opens Abu Dhabi office, joining money managers’ rush to UAE capital

PGIM opens Abu Dhabi office, joining money managers’ rush to UAE capital

The investment management firm said it has served clients in the Middle East for many years, but Abu Dhabi office would be its first in the region

QNB board approves QAR2.9bn share buyback program

QNB board approves QAR2.9bn share buyback program

The share buyback will be carried out through open-market purchases and financed by the lender’s retained earnings and excess cash

Etihad Airways reportedly plans to list in 2025

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways plans IPO no earlier than 2025, report says

The airline had planned to go public this year, but it decided to wait until 2024 to showcase its strong financial performance

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EFG Hermes’ annual meet shines light on MENA investment opportunities

The event explored transformative innovations in capital markets and regulatory developments while highlighting investment prospects

Rorix Holdings' Finstreet unveils regulated digital trading platform at ADGM

Rorix Holdings’ Finstreet unveils regulated digital trading platform at ADGM

Finstreet’s subsidiaries – Finstreet Global Market, Finstreet Global Clearing and Settlement, and Finstreet Capital – have received financial services permissions from ADGM’s FSRA

NMDC Energy’s shares surge above 20% on trading debut

NMDC Energy’s shares surge above 20% on trading debut

The construction and dredging services firm offered 1.15 billion shares in NMDC Energy, and the offering was 31.3 times oversubscribed

Standard Chartered starts custody services for digital assets in the UAE

Standard Chartered starts custody services for digital assets in the UAE

Standard Chartered is among banks that have been extending their foray into the crypto sector as more institutional investors adopt the asset class

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DIFC launches new funds centre, reports rise in firms

The centre has launched a first-of-its-kind DIFC Funds Centre to support hedge fund spinouts, fund platforms as well as boutique wealth and asset management firms

OQ Exploration and Production to float IPO on Muscat Stock Exchange

Oman IPO: OQ Exploration and Production to float 25% stake on MSX

The subscription period is expected to commence this month, with the listing anticipated in October

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Grant Thornton’s Hisham Farouk on trade, sustainable finance and ESG

The UAE division’s CEO discusses the firm’s strategies for bolstering cross-border business and the importance of sustainable finance, ESG and digital transformation

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Fourth Milling Company to float IPO on Tadawul

The company has a robust presence in the Saudi flour market, and it is known for its premium FOOM brand, which holds the largest market share

How AIX is scaling investment to new heights

Scaling new heights: How AIX is redefining global investment opportunities

From navigating market fluctuations to seizing new avenues for growth, AIX has demonstrated resilience and agility at every turn

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Mozn: Pioneering AI solutions in fintech, fraud prevention, and compliance

Mozn is making waves in the global fintech landscape with its cutting-edge platform, FOCAL as the company showcases its latest innovations at the 24 Fintech event in Riyadh

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Private equity finds stability but momentum remains elusive, shows report

The report highlights that the sharp decrease in deal-making and exits over the past two years has largely plateaued in the early part of 2024

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ADX sees ETF trading net Dhs1.86bn from Jan to Aug

The exchange reported a trading volume of approximately 450.7 million ETF units across 19,853 transactions during this period

TAEF's (The Arab Energy Fund) H1 net income surges 37 per cent, reaches $121m

The Arab Energy Fund’s H1 net income rises 37% to $121m

Environmentally and socially linked projects now represent 20 per cent of TAEF’s $5.3bn loan portfolio, up from 18 per cent last year

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Watch and learn: Tips traders can pick up from popular sports

Experts believe that popular sports can teach us many valuable lessons that can be successfully applied to fields such as trading

Beyond oil: The GCC’s M&A-driven transformation

GCC M&A surge: A blueprint for sustainable growth

While the timing of a full-throttle M&A market recovery is not entirely clear, dealmaking activity in the GCC gathered steam in H1 2024

Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) approves 61 new firms in H1 2024

Dubai Financial Services Authority approves 61 new firms in H1

DFSA’s efforts have also bolstered the growth of the capital markets within the DIFC, which remains the world’s largest market for ESG sukuk

UAE: MoF issues Dhs1.1bn Islamic treasury sukuk for Aug

UAE’s MoF issues Dhs1.1bn Islamic treasury sukuk for Aug

The Islamic T-Sukuk issuance programme aims to build a UAE-dirham denominated yield curve and boost the local debt capital market

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Key trends shaping the future of finance at ’24 Fintech

The ’24 Fintech event, taking place from September 3-5 in Riyadh, is set to be an essential gathering for industry leaders, investors, and innovators driving the future of finance

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Industry insights: How Saudi Arabia’s fintech scene is evolving

The region’s fintech sector is rapidly transforming, driven by strong investments, supportive regulations, and visionary initiatives like Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. As the sector grows, industry leaders share their insights on what lies ahead

Delivery Hero prepares IPO of Talabat on Dubai bourse

The IPO remains subject to market conditions and regulatory approval from the Securities and Commodities Authority

Payments to progress: Mastercard’s role in industry-wide digital transformation

Payments to progress: Mastercard’s role in industry-wide digital transformation

Amnah Ajmal, EVP – Market Development, EEMEA, Mastercard, shares insights on how technology is transforming the region’s retail landscape and the brand’s latest partnership and initiatives

Dubai Investments' Hind Abdulrahman Al Ali on how women can drive change

Dubai Investments’ Hind Abdulrahman Al Ali on how women are driving change

Hind Abdulrahman Al Ali, board director at Dubai Investments, discusses the pivotal role of women in leadership and her vision for a more inclusive future

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Saudi’s PIF secures $15bn loan from global syndicate

The facility agreement was signed with a diverse global syndicate of 23 international financial institutions

Al Majed for Oud seeks to raise $188m from IPO

Saudi Arabia’s Al Majed for Oud seeks to raise $188m from IPO

Al Majed for Oud is offering 7,500,000 shares to investors – equivalent to 30 per cent of the company’s paid-up capital – at a price range of SAR90 to SAR94

Turkey’s Isbank CEO sees challenges ahead, November rate cut

Turkey’s Isbank CEO sees challenges ahead, rate cut in Nov

The growth plan comes as Isbank marks its 100th anniversary and as Turkish authorities seek to stamp out soaring inflation with high interest rates

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Most influential Indians in the region 2024

We profile some of the most iconic Indian business titans based in the Gulf, highlighting their journeys and achievements