As part of its ongoing commitment to driving innovation and supporting entrepreneurship in the financial sector, the Social Development Bank (SDB) has officially launched the FintechHub program in partnership with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and its Empretec program, with support from Fintech Saudi. This initiative marks the first of its […]
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Bizpreneur Middle East September 2024 is OUT NOW!
The September 2024 issue of Bizpreneur Middle East is now available to read digitally online. To get your FREE copy CLICK HERE NOW! Welcome to the September 2024 edition of Bizpreneur Middle East. This month at Bizpreneur Middle East, we are celebrating the launch of Bizpreneur Academy our new online training platform. You can find out […]
Million reveals the top 200 celebrities and influencers in the MENA region
Million, the leading platform for content creators to share their talents and earn from their creativity, has officially unveiled the highly anticipated “Top 200 Celebrities and Influencers in the MENA Region” ranking, developed in collaboration with Favikon. This comprehensive list highlights the most influential figures shaping the region’s digital space, recognizing their impact and reach […]
BluSmart partners with ATS Travel to promote sustainable mobility solutions in Dubai
BluSmart, the UAE’s first all-electric, full stack, chauffeured premium limousine service, today announced a partnership with ATS Travel, a premier travel management company offering comprehensive travel solutions for both corporate and individual clients. This collaboration aims to enhance sustainable mobility options alongside exceptional travel experiences for customers. ATS Travel, a distinguished name in the travel […]
AI and testing automation drive Egypt’s software industry to new export heights
In response to the rapidly evolving global software testing market, the Software Engineering Competence Center (SECC) of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) hosted the 2nd edition of Software Testing Day at the Creativa Innovation Hub in Giza. Under the theme ‘Navigating the Future: AI-Driven Software Testing Trends,’ the event highlighted Egypt’s strategic efforts […]
Moody’s ratings upgrades United Arab Bank’s deposit ratings to Baa3, outlook remains positive
United Arab Bank (UAB) received an upgrade to its long-term and short-term foreign and local currency deposit ratings to Baa3/P-3 from Ba1/NP, from Moody’s. The rating agency maintained the positive outlook on the bank’s long-term deposit ratings and upgraded the Baseline Credit Assessment (BCA) to ba3 from b1 and the Adjusted BCA to ba2 from […]
Xpence and Paymob sign strategic partnership at inaugural 24 Fintech event in Riyadh
Xpence, an award-winning B2B payments platform in the GCC, announce that it has entered a strategic partnership with Paymob, the leading financial services enabler in the MENA region, at 24 Fintech in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The partnership agreement marks a significant milestone in the digital payment landscape for SMEs across the GCC. This collaboration will enable […]
Playbook Partners launches $250mln growth capital fund backed by Middle East, Europe, Singapore investors to accelerate Digital India
Photo: Vikas Choudhury, Founder & Managing Partner, Playbook India based growth capital firm Playbook Partners announced first close having raised over $130 million through established global investors from Middle East, Europe, US, and India. In response to strong institutional investor interest, the fund is using the green shoe option and can grow to $250 million. […]
Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council and ETHER unveil 6 new homegrown brands by emirati female entrepreneurs
The Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), in collaboration with ETHER by Cloud Spaces, a pioneering idea that brings together artisans, local and international brands, giving them a vibrant space to do business, has launched six innovative brands owned by Emirati female entrepreneurs. This initiative […]
OMG and Seedtag study finds contextual ads lead in capturing consumer attention
Seedtag, the global contextual advertising company, has partnered with OMG, a leading global media agency, for a groundbreaking, industry-first study on ad attention and recall in Arabic-speaking markets. The study was conducted by Lumen Research, an eye-tracking technology company and leader in attention measurement. The findings shed light on the effectiveness of contextual advertising in […]










