SelfDrive Mobility, the largest car rental and subscription mobility platform in the Middle East is anticipating a robust 30% rise in sales during the upcoming holiday season. This surge is largely attributed to an influx of GCC tourists and western expatriates, who favour the convenience and flexibility of SelfDrive’s subscription model for their holiday transportation […]
Yango Maps, the feature-rich app for seamless navigation, has been selected as the official navigation partner for Liwa Village, the highly anticipated event which returns as part of the Liwa International Festival 2025, running from December 13, 2024, to January 4, 2025. Organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu […]
A new chapter in education innovation began today as AnaAkhtar, the pioneering platform for social, emotional, and behavioral development, celebrated the successful conclusion of its pilot program in partnership with Modern Montessori School. In a heartwarming ceremony held at the school, AnaAkhtar showcased its unique ability to connect students, parents, and counselors in a way […]
Lacasa, a multidisciplinary architectural and engineering firm renowned in the region for its decade-long design expertise, has announced its strategic entry into real estate development through the launch of its new division, Lacasa Living. This marks a transformative step for the company, which has been instrumental in delivering landmark projects across residential, hospitality, and mixed-use […]
Photo: Shaikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa – CEO Beyon Digital. Beyon Money, part of the Beyon Group, has secured two new licenses from the Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE), marking a new milestone in its expansion strategy. The two licenses, RPSCS (Retail Payment Services and Card Schemes) and SVF (Store Value Facilities) will enable […]
Mastercard and Jeel — a subsidiary of Riyad Bank — are joining forces to enable digital and cutting-edge solutions such as AI to drive innovation in Saudi Arabia. Introducing the novel offering to the Kingdom, the collaboration will see the two entities work together to serve all non-banking financial institutions (NBFI) market segments. This […]
After initiating the first development plan of B2TRADER in 2022 and introducing the first version of its crypto trading platform in March 2024, B2BROKER announces another massive milestone. The new B2TRADER expands its capabilities to include crypto spot, crypto derivatives, Forex and CFDs. The company invested a whopping $8 million in two and a half years to […]
Visa, a world leader in digital payments, today announced a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ADGM Academy (ADGM Academy), the educational arm of ADGM. Under the framework of the MoU, Visa and ADGM Academy will collaborate to foster innovation, education, and professional development within the UAE’s financial sector, aligning with the national strategy, “We […]
LAAM (“the Company”), a tech-enabled South Asian fashion marketplace serving global customers, announces a US$5.5 million seed funding round. The funding round was led by Dubai-based Disrupt.com and Zayn VC, with participation from Graph Ventures, Mentors Fund, and tech leaders from Oracle, Microsoft, Google, and Salesforce among others. The proceeds will assist LAAM’s regional expansion into the Middle East. The Company […]
ADIB Ventures, an initiative launched by Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has signed a strategic partnership with Lean Technologies, the MENA region’s premier fintech infrastructure provider. The announcement was made in coordination with Hub71 at Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2024, where the organisations shared their vision of advancing financial innovation and delivering enhanced banking solutions. […]
