Dubai now in world’s top 4 fintech hubs
Dubai has been ranked among the world’s top four FinTech hubs in the latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), underlining its growing global
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Taaleem Holdings secures $263m financing
UAE-based education provider Taaleem Holdings has secured two strategic financing agreements worth a collective $263mwith Emirates Islamic to accelerate its growth and expansion.
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PayPal commits $100m to MEA expansion
PayPal has announced a $100m commitment to the Middle East and Africa aimed at fuelling innovation, supporting entrepreneurs, and driving inclusive economic growth.
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Saudi Arabia strengthens position as fintech hub
Saudi Arabia is advancing its role as a leading regional fintech hub, with the Capital Market Authority (CMA) granting 68 experimental permits by
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Rêve in Riviera reaches 56% construction milestone
Construction of the Rêve in Riviera development in MBR City, Meydan, has reached 56% completion. The project forms part of one of Dubai’s
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Dubai leads global Greenfield FDI rankings
Dubai has reinforced its position as a top destination for foreign direct investment, topping global Greenfield FDI rankings for the eighth consecutive half-year
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Dubai’s Futurists X Summit spotlights emerging tech
The Futurists X Summit 2025 is underway, bringing together leading futurists, scientists, and innovators to examine how emerging technologies are shaping the future.
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UAE targets two million startups and ten unicorns by 2031
The UAE has set an ambitious goal to double the number of startups to more than two million and nurture at least ten
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GCC economies expect strong growth through 2027
The GCC economies are expected to post stronger growth over the next two years, supported by higher oil output and resilient non-oil activity.
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UAE Central Bank lifts growth outlook for 2025–26
The UAE economy is set to grow faster than previously forecast, according to the Central Bank’s latest quarterly outlook. The regulator now expects