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The UAE’s Al Etihad Payments has announced a new partnership with Visa to launch co-badged ‘Jaywan – Visa’ debit and prepaid cards. This development allows UAE residents to make payments both locally and internationally. With the new cards featuring both the Jaywan and Visa logos, customers will have the ability to shop at over 150...
Al Etihad Payments, a fully owned subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), has announced a new co-badging partnership with Visa, aimed at enhancing digital payment solutions in the UAE. This partnership introduces the ‘Jaywan-Visa’ card, which combines the benefits of both financial institutions to provide a seamless payment experience for users. The...
The United Arab Bank (UAB) has announced a significant capital increase during its recent annual general assembly meeting. The assembly approved the issuance of rights shares, raising a total of AED 1.03 billion. This capital hike aims to enhance the bank’s financial stability and support its future growth requirements. The rights for subscription will be...
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is set to undergo a significant restructuring by splitting its operations into four new divisions. This strategic move aims to enhance its business in the Gulf region and improve shareholder returns, according to two sources familiar with the situation. As part of this reorganization, FAB has chosen Linos Lekkas, a...
The Dubai WoodShow, recognized as the leading platform for the wood and woodworking machinery industry in the Middle East and North Africa, is gearing up for its 21st edition from April 14 to 16, 2025. The event, set to take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre, is expected to attract over 15 000 visitors...
The UAE’s insurance sector is projected to see significant growth in 2025, with expectations of expansion between 10 percent and 20 percent. This follows an estimated growth of 20 percent in 2024, as indicated by S&P Global Ratings. S&P also noted that other Gulf countries are likely to benefit from favorable growth conditions in their...
Octopus Home Maintenance has officially expanded its operations into Dubai, targeting the home maintenance sector with a focus on air and water care. The company is set to operate across 20 key areas in the city, offering specialized services like AC repair, duct cleaning, and water tank sanitation. These services are increasingly vital in Dubai...
Future Vision for Health Training, a Saudi healthcare education firm, is preparing to launch an initial public offering (IPO) with plans to float two million shares. This IPO will represent 20% of the company’s total share capital and is scheduled to take place on Saudi Arabia’s Parallel Market, NOMU. The share sale is set to...
INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions, the organizer of AEEDC Dubai and Dubai Derma, has enhanced its presence in Central Asia by signing two important collaboration agreements. These agreements were made with the organizers of CADEX (Central Asia Dental Expo) and Cosmoderm, which is part of Beauty Expo Central Asia. The oral care market in Central Asia...
PDS Multinational FZCO, a wholly-owned step-down subsidiary of PDS, has announced the incorporation of a new entity named Tritron Fashion FZCO in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This notification was made to the Company’s officer on March 6, 2025, and the new subsidiary became effective on March 3, 2025. The establishment of Tritron Fashion FZCO...