Watermelon Ecosystem picks Biz2X to bring SME lending options to its food & restaurant business clients in MENA

Watermelon Ecosystem, a prominent innovator in food & beverage technology, has teamed up with Biz2X®, a renowned global fintech based in New York City which processes billions in business financing annually. Biz2X is Biz2Credit’s lending platform, which has facilitated over $10 billion in funding to SMEs across countries like the US, India, and Australia. Biz2X […]

Arcapita and Dgpays Consortium acquires majority stake in NEOPAY from Mashreq

Atif Abdulmalik – CEO – Arcapita. Arcapita Group Holdings Limited (“Arcapita”), the global alternative investment firm, and Dgpays, a leading financial infrastructure technology provider in the EMEA region, (together in equal partnership, the “Consortium”) and Mashreq, one of the UAE’s leading financial institutions, jointly announced today the Consortium’s agreement to acquire a majority stake in […]

RAKEZ enters into collaboration with UICC to strengthen UAE-India economic partnership

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC), marking a significant step in bolstering the UAE-India bilateral economic partnership. The MoU was signed by RAKEZ Chief Government and Corporate Relations Officer Yaser Abdulla Al Ahmed and UICC Director  Ahmed Aljneibi. The signing ceremony took place […]

Sharjah launches ‘Seal the Deal’ to support university startups, raises AED 520,000

The Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park (SRTI Park), the region’s fastest growing science park, American University of Sharjah (AUS), Invest in Sharjah and the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) have launched ‘Seal the Deal’ a unique platform where students-led startups can pitch to leading business leaders – opening doors to initial investments.  The launch took place […]

Perfect Corp. Partners with TIMEZ to Power a Smarter way for Shopping Watches with Virtual Try-On Technology

Perfect Corp.(NYSE: PERF), a global leader in augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) beauty and fashion tech, has announced a collaboration with TIMEZ, a next-generation watch aggregation platform. This partnership introduces a tailored digital solution for luxury watches on TIMEZ’s mobile application, integrating advanced 3D modeling, 3D rendering, and AR technologies to offer an enhanced digital experience. […]

fischer shares insights on the future of construction at the International Expert Forum

The fischer Group of Companies, a leading German multinational manufacturer known for its innovative fastening products for the construction and DIY industry, successfully hosted its second International Expert Forum (IEF) today at the H Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. The event brought together industry leaders, partners, and experts to discuss cutting-edge advancements in the […]

NAGA breaks new ground: Unveils first-ever trading app integrated into Telegram messenger

In a bold move that could redefine how retail investors engage with financial markets, NAGA has launched the world’s first fully integrated trading app within Telegram, tapping into the messaging platform’s 950 million-strong user base. This pioneering step positions NAGA as the first to offer seamless access to financial markets directly within Telegram’s App Center, […]

COREangelsMEA invests in Plain Tiger to revolutionize the B2B hospitality sector with undisclosed amount

Photo: Maha Mandour, Founding Partner of COREangelsMEA and executive chairperson of PTS Investments Holdings COREangelsMEA, a member of COREangels International, proudly announces its latest investment in Plain Tiger, an innovative startup transforming the B2B hospitality sector. This investment follows COREangelsMEA’s fourth investment committee, held on July 3rd, which attracted over 750 applications from startups across […]

Adyen report unveils gaps in payment flexibility for UAE hotel guests

New research by Adyen, the global financial technology platform for leading businesses, reveals local insights highlighting the importance of a frictionless payment experience for UAE residents staying at hotels. Nearly two-thirds (63%) of consumers in the survey said they abandoned the booking process because they couldn’t pay using their preferred method. The findings published in […]