Dubai

Zeebu Marks $1 Billion in Web3 Settlement Transaction Volume
Zeebu Marks $1 Billion in Web3 Settlement Transaction Volume
March 11, 2024  |  Blockchain

Web3 payments platform Zeebu said it exceeded $1 billion in first quarter transaction volume. “In just seven months following the debut of its on-chain settlement platform, Zeebu...

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Dubai Crypto Chief Stepping Down Amid Regulatory Push
Dubai Crypto Chief Stepping Down Amid Regulatory Push
November 16, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The head of Dubai’s cryptocurrency authority is reportedly resigning after 11 months on the job. Henson Orser, who became CEO of the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)...

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Riyadh-Based Buy Now, Pay Later Platform Tabby Raises $200 Million
Riyadh-Based Buy Now, Pay Later Platform Tabby Raises $200 Million
November 01, 2023  |  BNPL

Tabby, a buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform based in Riyadh, has raised $200 million in its Series D funding round, achieving a valuation of...

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Dubai and Mastercard Forge Digital City Partnership for Economic Development
Dubai and Mastercard Forge Digital City Partnership for Economic Development
July 07, 2023  |  Partnerships

Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has announced a partnership with Mastercard to accelerate the emirate’s growth in line with the goals of the...

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Payment Infrastructure Firm NymCard Acquires MENA-Focused BNPL Firm Spotii
Payment Infrastructure Firm NymCard Acquires MENA-Focused BNPL Firm Spotii
June 12, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Payments infrastructure provider NymCard has acquired buy now, pay later firm Spotii. The purchase, announced Monday (June 12), lets Dubai-based NymCard offer its financial services clients a buy now, pay...

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Dubai’s Astra Tech Forms Partnership With Mastercard
Dubai’s Astra Tech Forms Partnership With Mastercard
March 13, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Dubai-based FinTech Astra Tech says a new partnership with Mastercard has expanded its payment ecosystem. The company announced Monday (March 13) that its PayBy service had become one of the first companies...

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UAE Targets ‘Hyperscale’ Cloud Computing to Boost Digital Economy
UAE Targets ‘Hyperscale’ Cloud Computing to Boost Digital Economy
January 08, 2023  |  Connected Economy

A new cloud business group in Dubai points to the growth of high-tech industries. With a plan to launch 100 new business groups by March...

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African eCommerce Hub Jumia Closing Dubai Offices to Cut Costs
African eCommerce Hub Jumia Closing Dubai Offices to Cut Costs
December 04, 2022  |  emea

eCommerce platform Jumia is closing its Dubai office to cut costs and focus on Africa. The move comes a little less than a month after...

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5 EMEA Destinations Targeting Digital Nomads
5 EMEA Destinations Targeting Digital Nomads
November 30, 2022  |  emea

The digital nomad trend is booming as the list of attractive destinations is expanding.  Armed with laptops and wanderlust, these modern-day working travelers have the...

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