Tagged: abu dhabi

June 13, 2022 @ 10:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, recently announced the launch of a $100 million technology-focused venture capital fund with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE) of Jordan, in the presence of His Excellency the Prime Minister of Jordan, Bisher Al Khasawneh…. Read More

June 6, 2022 @ 10:10 am By JD Alois  |  

Yoshi Markets Limited says it has started onboarding clients for its trading and custody platform for digital assets. Yoshi is an ADGM regulated  Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) and custodian. The announcement is described as a significant step towards offering services for customers from around the world…. Read More

April 24, 2022 @ 9:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The UAE Trade Connect (UTC) is pleased to confirm that the Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has joined its consortium of UAE banks “utilizing its blockchain platform to help de-risk trade finance.” UTC is the Fintech blockchain platform of e& enterprises, from e& (formerly known… Read More

April 12, 2022 @ 10:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Investcorp, a global alternative investments firm, recently announced the launch of eLydian Lion, which is reportedly the first dedicated institutional blockchain fund based in the GCC, with “a global investment mandate.” The Fund – which will be led from Investcorp’s Abu Dhabi office – will… Read More

April 2, 2022 @ 7:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ADGM will offer participants access to its Digital Lab, which is a “neutral” and “secure” digital environment where Fintech products and services may be tested The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), an international financial center, has teamed up with financial software firm Finastra for its… Read More

March 28, 2022 @ 11:25 am By JD Alois  |  

  Global securities crowdfunding platform OurCrowd will open a global artificial intelligence innovation center in Abu Dhabi later this year, according to a report. The new center is part of the ongoing initiative to connect countries that have normalized relations with Israel because of the… Read More

January 24, 2022 @ 9:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sequoia Capital has reportedly made its first investment in the Gulf / MENA region by leading an investment round for Lean Technologies, a Saudi Arabia-based Fintech company whose founders include the son of the kingdom’s former oil minister, Khalid Al-Falih. Lean Technologies, which allows firms… Read More

December 11, 2021 @ 3:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Edfundo, the transformative smart money management app for kids and teens living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has appointed industry specialists to its advisory board. Joining the board are Saudi-headquartered Fintech & Business Development specialist Saleh AlHammad, UK‘s Finance & Emerging Payments professional David… Read More

November 15, 2021 @ 10:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sarwa has confirmed the launch of Sarwa Trade, which is a zero-commission, zero-transfer-fee trading platform. Sarwa customers are able to trade stocks and exchange-traded-funds (ETFs) via an intuitive mobile app — with no commissions, no international transfer fees “from local AED accounts, and no minimum… Read More

September 4, 2021 @ 6:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), an Islamic financial institution, reveals that it has introduced “Amwali,” which is an Islamic digital proposition meant for youth between the ages of 8 to 18. Amwali is described as a unique proposition that aims to bring together a suite… Read More

September 2, 2021 @ 9:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) reveals that it has taken an important step towards establishing a derivatives market in 2021 by entering an agreement with Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) in order to provide marketplace tech services, such as matching, real-time clearing and settlement technology. Abu… Read More

August 22, 2021 @ 9:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has introduced the 5th edition of its flagship project,  Fintech Abu Dhabi Innovation Challenge. The challenge is reportedly a part of the upcoming Fintech Abu Dhabi festival – which is scheduled to take place in November 2021. The ADGM… Read More

August 12, 2021 @ 9:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm dopay has received a banking agent license via the Arab Banking Corporation Egypt (Bank ABC Egypt). As noted by its management: “Dopay is the Fintech innovator driving financial inclusion by making access to cashless payment solutions simple, secure, and super-fast. Today, 1.7 billion… Read More

August 9, 2021 @ 9:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Dubai-headquartered personal finance and investment platform Sarwa has acquired $15 million in capital through a Series B round. Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investment company Mubadala Investment Company has led Sarwa’s latest investment round. Other investors that made contributions include 500 Startups, KIPCO, Shorooq Partners, MEVP, DIFC,… Read More

August 8, 2021 @ 4:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)-owned online wallet Payit has entered a partnership with digital support services provider PLATX Omni Channel Conversational Commerce in order to offer a new solution for UAE-headquartered merchants. The two firms said they’ll enable UAE’s merchants to obtain customer payments through… Read More

June 29, 2021 @ 8:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

FinaMaze, the MENA region digital wealth management platform, has introduced two new investment themes: Cryptocurrency and “Inflation Protection.” These new investment opportunities aim to complement FinaMaze’s existing suite of products including China “Dragon Tech Leaders” and “Covid-related” smartfolios, along with the firm’s  traditional cross-asset class… Read More

June 7, 2021 @ 10:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

M2P Solutions, the API Infrastructure firm that launched operations earlier in 2021 with Abu Dhabi as one of its headquarters, has received its Visa Ready-certification which should help the company with working cooperatively with banks that are based in the MENA region.  The company will… Read More

May 31, 2021 @ 1:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Abu Dhabi-based PayBy, a payments startup, has teamed up with Al Maya Group in order to offer the latter with secure, contactless payment options across 49 of its supermarkets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). When shopping at Al Maya supermarkets, customers will be able… Read More

April 19, 2021 @ 11:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Board of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial center located in Abu Dhabi, has reportedly approved the formation of the ADGM Authority. ADGM Authority is expected to be led by Mark Nicholas Cutis, who will be serving as the organization’s Chief Executive…. Read More

April 5, 2021 @ 10:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has provided an updated set of regulatory guidelines that are meant to serve as a framework to support the operations of Fintech companies. Many of these startups offer third-party services to clients of… Read More