The REIT plans dividends starting September 2025, with the first two payouts expected to exceed Dhs 1.1 billion.

SME-focused fintech Nqoodlet closes $3 million round to speed up expansion and automate financial operations across the Gulf.

The Riyadh-based fintech aims to bridge the region’s SME credit gap with fast, Shariah-compliant financing solutions.

Ripples is the first blockchain-powered payments provider authorised to operate its cross-border platform across the UAE.

Backed by SAB Invest’s Alternative Financing Fund,, the fund allows founders to secure funding while retaining full ownership.

Founded in 2025 by Fayez Al-Anazi, Tuba aims to streamline healthcare management using AI.

The six startups 0 chosen from a competitive pool - span sectors such as healthcare, sustainability, and industrial automation.

The 84-month Mudaraba sukuk, structured and managed by Bokra, is listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange.

Saudi-based Miran and Egypt’s Welnes have merged to form a unified wellness platform powered by AI.

Erad aims to address the Gulf’s estimated $250 billion credit shortfall for small businesses using data-driven lending platforms.

Organised by Hoko Agency and sponsored by OKX, the ceremony emphasised AI’s growing role in blockchain development.

E-commerce platform BoxCommerce has launched in the UAE to support SME digital trade.