This acquisition significantly strengthens Ascentium’s presence in the Middle East, building on Clara’s strong footprint across Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Clara is a trusted partner for businesses seeking to establish and operate within the UAE’s leading common-law financial centres. The firm serves a broad range of clients,
BlueFive Capital has announced the launch of BlueFive Leasing, one of the first dedicated aircraft leasing asset management platforms in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. This step marks an important development in the region’s aviation finance sector. The new platform will operate from the company’s offices in Muscat, Oman. BlueFive Leasing aims to benefit
In a significant milestone for Egyptian leadership in the global technology and telecommunications sector, Mohamed Abdallah, CEO and Managing Director of Vodafone Egypt and Head of Vodacom International Markets, has been named among Forbes Middle East’s Top Tech Leaders of Global Companies for 2026. This prestigious recognition honors executives who are driving innovation, digital transformation, and
MNT-Halan, Egypt and the MENA region’s leading fintech company, has announced a strategic partnership with Visa, the global leader in digital payments, to introduce a new generation of Visa-powered Halan cards. The collaboration is set to accelerate financial inclusion, expand access to prepaid and instant credit solutions, and support Egypt’s transition toward a digitally enabled,
Jigar Sagar’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Growing up, he spent his early years assisting his father at a small shop nestled in the vibrant Gold Souk of Sharjah. This hands-on experience served as the foundation for what would become an extraordinary path in the world of business. Over the years, Jigar has transformed
BlueFive Capital last week hosted its inaugural Shareholder Summit, bringing together the firm’s foundational partners who supported its vision from the outset. The gathering took place in Riyadh, highlighting the Kingdom’s growing role as a regional and global investment hub. The Summit opened with an exclusive tour of historic Diriyah, offering shareholders a cultural immersion
Malak El Baba- Country Manager Visa
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has entered into a strategic agreement with Emaar Properties to expand the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station, addressing sustained growth in passenger demand at one of the city’s busiest transport hubs. The expansion will increase the station’s total area from 6,700 to 8,500 square metres and significantly enhance its
NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Fahad Bin Sultan University in Tabuk, marking a significant step toward strengthening local talent and research capabilities in Saudi Arabia’s emerging clean energy ecosystem. The collaboration, formalized through a three-year Memorandum of Understanding, establishes a structured framework for cooperation across education, applied research,
In a milestone that highlights the growing influence of Egyptian women in the fintech landscape, Malak Al Baba, Country Manager of Visa Egypt, has been awarded Best Woman Leader in Corporate Transformation – Payment Sector by Women’s Tabloid. The award recognizes her outstanding leadership in driving institutional transformation and advancing the digital payments ecosystem in