Tag: UAE
UAE-based Holo bags $22m to scale home-buying platform
Holo, a FinTech platform reshaping the home-buying experience in the UAE and KSA, has closed a $22m Series A funding round.
FATF delists UAE: What firms must do next
The UAE’s removal from the FATF grey list represents a major turning point for regulated entities across the region. From Abu Dhabi to Dubai, and across zones like DIFC and ADGM, the move signals international recognition of the country's progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) frameworks. Yet, while the delisting is a milestone, it is far from the finish line.
Yasmina raises $2m to scale API-driven insurance
Saudi Arabia-based Yasmina Embedded Insurance has raised $2m in seed funding to accelerate the growth of its API-powered InsurTech platform.
dLocal expands global reach with key licences
dLocal has announced the acquisition of key regulatory approvals in three significant emerging markets—United Arab Emirates (UAE), Turkey, and the Philippines—marking a major step forward in its global expansion and regulatory positioning.
Regulatory change drives AI adoption in MENA banking
The Middle East and North Africa’s banking sector is experiencing a major shift as regulatory demands intensify and digital transformation accelerates. Financial institutions are...
How AI is transforming trader support and risk management for MENA...
At iFX Dubai 2025, Jon Light, head of OTC products at Devexperts, delivered a deep dive into how brokers across the MENA region can...
Binance gains $2bn boost from MGX in record-breaking investment
Binance, the world's largest digital asset exchange, has secured a historic $2bn investment from Abu Dhabi-based AI and advanced technology investor MGX.
UAE-based FinTech Klaim secures $26m to fuel regional expansion
UAE-based Klaim, a healthcare payments solutions provider, has raised $10m in Series A equity funding and secured an additional $16m financing fund to support its regional expansion efforts.
GCC-focused Omnispay lands $1.5m to boost SME digital payments adoption
UAE-based FinTech Omnispay, which provides an all-in-one SME payment platform, has secured $1.5m in a seed funding round.
Devexperts expands into MENA with new Dubai office
Devexperts, a global software provider for capital markets, has unveiled plans to establish an office in Dubai as part of its expansion into the MENA region.










