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IHC Unit Judan Buys Controlling Stake in US Investor Alpha Wave

IHC Unit Judan Buys Controlling Stake in US Investor Alpha Wave

IHC Unit Judan Financial acquires a 50.1% stake in US investment firm Alpha Wave Global to expand its life insurance and retirement business. Judan Financial, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based conglomerate International Holding Company (IHC),

Mar 11, 2026·1 min read

Mastercard Launches Agent Suite to Power AI in Digital Commerce

Mastercard Launches Agent Suite to Power AI in Digital Commerce

Mar 10, 20263 min read

Bybit Expands UAE Strategy With New MENA Leadership Appointment

Bybit Expands UAE Strategy With New MENA Leadership Appointment

Mar 10, 20262 min read

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Saudi Fintech Muhlah Raises $7.5M for Shariah Microfinance

Saudi Fintech Muhlah Raises $7.5M for Shariah Microfinance

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UAE Prepares for Mandatory E-Invoicing Rollout in 2026

UAE Prepares for Mandatory E-Invoicing Rollout in 2026

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Egypt Plans VC and Industrial Funds to Boost Startups

Egypt Plans VC and Industrial Funds to Boost Startups

Mar 9, 20262 min read

Remote‑First Companies That Are Changing How MENA Works

Remote‑First Companies That Are Changing How MENA Works

Mar 9, 20265 min read

The Rise of Digital Nomads in MENA and Opportunities for Startups

The Rise of Digital Nomads in MENA and Opportunities for Startups

Mar 8, 20265 min read

Burnout Recovery: What to Do After You Spot It Before It Stops You

Burnout Recovery: What to Do After You Spot It Before It Stops You

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Smart Tourism in MENA: How TravelTech Is Driving the Future

Smart Tourism in MENA: How TravelTech Is Driving the Future

Mar 6, 20264 min read

2PointZero Invests in Whoop, Expanding Abu Dhabi’s Health-Tech Reach

2PointZero Invests in Whoop, Expanding Abu Dhabi’s Health-Tech Reach

Mar 6, 20262 min read

Qatar-UAE Sovereign Funds Back PayPay’s $1.1B Nasdaq IPO

Qatar-UAE Sovereign Funds Back PayPay’s $1.1B Nasdaq IPO

Mar 6, 20262 min read