fintech

GCC venture capital funding grows 30 percent amid global slowdown: Report

In 2023, overall global venture capital funding declined to $248.4 billion, the lowest since 2017

ADGM Academy, Fintech Tuesdays partner to strengthen fintech innovation in UAE, MENA

Training programs will include content to support the fintech and digital community, driving upskilling and re-skilling

STC Bank becomes founding partner of Saudi Arabia’s 24 Fintech event

During its participation at 24 Fintech, STC Bank will showcase its offerings and services

ADFW 2024 set to begin on December 9, to host 50 events

Last year’s edition of ADFW hosted over 3,300 directors and executives from leading global financial firms

Behind the boom: Insights into the growth of the financial industry in MENA

The space is competitive and will breed significant innovation in the next few years

DIFC sees rapid expansion, adds 820 companies in H1 2024, AUM reaches $700 billion

Over 370 wealth and asset management firms, including more than 50 pure-play hedge funds, are now based in the Centre

Investopia Global Talks launch in Chennai to boost UAE-India partnerships in key sectors

The UAE and India are among the fastest growing economies, with the UAE’s non-oil GDP growing by 6.2 percent in 2023

UAE, Poland discuss collaboration in treasury, fintech, and renewable energy during first strategic financial dialogue

The dialogue seeks to boost bilateral trade and economic diversification initiatives

Saudi Arabia attracts $412 million in venture capital funding in H1 2024: Report

Kingdom accounts for 54 percent of the region's VC investments, a significant increase from its 38 percent share in 2023

UAE’s cryptocurrency sector projected to expand by 7.89 percent annually, reaching $395.80 million by 2028

Data showed that the average daily number of crypto traders in the region exceeded 500,000 in February

CBUAE issues Sandbox Conditions Regulation to boost innovation in financial services sector

The regulation will also help consolidate the financial sector's competitiveness and support the UAE's economic growth