Concerns have surfaced among customers in the UAE regarding banks issuing credit cards without adequate identity verification. This has raised alarms about potential risks related to fraud and financial security, leading to calls for stricter regulatory m...

Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund ADQ has successfully raised $2.5 billion through a dual-tranche bond offering, marking a significant move to support its investment ambitions. The issuance included two portions: a $1.25 billion five-year bond and another $...

Devastating floods in Kenya and Tanzania have left a trail of destruction, causing widespread loss of life and displacing tens of thousands of people. At least 32 people have been confirmed dead in Kenya, while neighboring Tanzania has reported at least 5...

Ajeej Capital, in collaboration with Nuwa Capital, has announced the launch of a $100 million private debt fund aimed at providing financing to companies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This initiative reflects the growing demand for al...

A wave of dissatisfaction is sweeping through Bengaluru as customers of Colive, a startup specializing in tech-enabled shared living spaces, voice grievances regarding unreturned deposit amounts. Numerous complaints have surfaced on social media platforms...

Dubai-based real estate developer Nakheel has awarded a significant $490 million (AED 1.8 billion) contract to ALEC Engineering & Contracting for the construction of Como Residences, a high-end residential tower on Palm Jumeirah. The 75-storey project...

General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity firm, is planning to establish an office in Abu Dhabi by the end of this year as part of its expanding focus on the Middle East. The move highlights the firm’s strategy to deepen its engagement with regiona...

Ambitious plans are underway at SpaceX as the company gears up for a series of uncrewed Starship missions to Mars, targeting a timeline of two years for the initial launches. These missions are designed to test crucial technologies that will pave the way...

Anil Ambani's Reliance Group is poised for significant changes, with a crucial board meeting scheduled for September 23. This meeting comes at a critical juncture as the company seeks to rejuvenate its business operations and adapt to an evolving market l...

Macau, long recognized as the world's casino capital, is pivoting towards economic diversification as concerns mount over the sustainability of its gaming-centric economy. The territory, heavily reliant on its vibrant gambling industry, is now witnessing...

OYO, the global travel technology platform, has taken a significant step towards expanding its presence in the United States with its $525 million acquisition of G6 Hospitality. The deal, announced as an all-cash transaction, marks a major milestone for t...

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has suggested that the fallout surrounding Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson could present an unexpected advantage for Democrats, particularly Vice President Kamala Harris, in the state's upcoming elections. Robinson, a...

A significant deal has been struck in the UAE’s energy and water infrastructure sector as the UAE Offsets Group (UOG) awarded a $453 million contract to a consortium of Al Jaber Energy Services (AJES) and Technip for the transmission package of the Fujair...

DreamHost, a leader in web hosting and managed WordPress services, has launched an AI-driven website builder designed to streamline the process of creating fully functional WordPress websites. Named DreamHost Liftoff, the tool is geared toward users seeki...

LiquidStack, a prominent player in liquid cooling technologies, has successfully raised $20 million in a Series B extension round. This funding, led by Tiger Global, brings the company’s total Series B round to $35 million and underscores the growing inte...