Infinite Business Solutions (IBS) is strengthening its position as a major digital transformation and FinTech provider in the Middle East, operating more than 1,500 self-service kiosks and 25,000 Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals across the region, with Saudi Arabia serving as its largest market.
Emirates NBD has sealed a strategic partnership with Dubai Future District Fund, a AED1 billion evergreen venture capital fund anchored by Dubai International Financial Centre and Dubai Future Foundation, to drive FinTech and AI innovation and enhance customer experiences.
Inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Qatar rose 3.3% by the end of Q1 2026 compared with Q4 2025, reaching QAR172.2 billion ($47.24 billion), according to results of the FDI Survey released Sunday by National Planning Council (NPC).
Bahrain Chamber's board has appointed Dr Shaima Abdulla Juma, the director of its Legal Affairs Department, as its Acting CEO. This was mainly to ensure administrative and executive compliance and oversee daily operational continuity as well as support Bahrain's private sector initiatives.
HSBC Private Bank has confirmed the appointment of Feras Al Jarmani to lead its UAE Market, taking on overall responsibility for the bank’s private banking business across the country.
The UAE Ministry of Finance has extended the period during which Small Business Relief may be claimed to tax periods ending on or before 31st December 2029.
Soor, a Bahrain-based insurtech platform, has secured a new investment from Spring, a venture studio and ecosystem builder backed by London-based global investment firm Salica and Al Waha Fund, that will enable it to accelerate its growth and product development.
The UAE Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah continues to establish its position as a leading investment destination, attracting AED771.5 million ($210 million) in the first half of 2026.
Islamic finance is evolving beyond its traditional role as a source of funding to become a strategic connector between liquidity-rich markets and fast-growing economies, says a new Standard Chartered report.
Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) has reported a sharp increase in its first-half profit which soared to AED26.2 billion ($7.13 billion), while its revenue surged 34.5% to hit AED64.9 billion ($17.6 billion) supported by higher revenue across several business segments.
