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PayU GPO Launches A2A Payments in Nigeria

Nigeria is poised to extend financial inclusion and unlock new economic opportunities through A2A. The move mirrors success stories from Brazil, India, and beyond.

Gambia Urges IsDB to Extend Support to Non-Member Countries

Gambia Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Seedy Keita, has called on the Islamic Development Bank to expand its financial support beyond its member countries to include Muslim communities in non-member nations.

ANEXT Bank and Schroders Break Down Investment Barriers for MSMEs

According to a recent survey by ANEXT Bank, four in five MSMEs have never purchased investment instruments, citing a lack of excess liquidity, know-how, and suitable product options as the top reasons.

Complex Banking ID Checks is Bad for UX and New Business

According to the latest report from FICO, one in three Indonesians abandon opening a personal bank account due to complex identity checks.

Indonesia Aims to Become a Global Halal Hub

The Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises and Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) says that they are committed to helping Indonesia become a global halal financial hub.

Ugandan President Launches the First Interest-Free Islamic Bank

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni officially opens Salaam Bank, the country's first interest-free commercial Islamic bank in Kampala Uganda this week.

Barclays Bank CEO Rasha Badawi Says Diversification Aids Against Global Uncertainties

UAE Barclays Bank CEO Rasha Badawi says that the past few years has seen the region experience rapid growth and consumer confidence across multiple sectors.

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The K-Drama That Triggered South Koreans

In gun-free South Korea, a bold K-drama, Trigger, has stirred robust debate about weapons and norms within Korean civil society.
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KSA’s 6 Billion Investment in Syria as Regional Diplomacy Realigns

With USD 6.4 billion in fresh deals, the Kingdom is staking its claim on Syria’s future and sending a clear message: Arab-led recovery is back in focus.

KUN’s 50 Million Aims to Accelerate Stablecoin Adoption Amid Hong Kong’s Regulatory Surge

KUN’s recent Series A $50 million funding round signals a pivotal moment for stablecoins, ushering in a new era of regulated, efficient, and cross-border digital payments across Asia.

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Masdar to Acquire Saeta for USD 1.4 Billion

The transaction would see Masdar acquire a portfolio of 745MW of predominantly wind assets, and a 1.6GW development pipeline in Spain and Portugal from Brookfield. This deal represents one of Iberia’s largest renewable energy transactions, as the company targets global capacity of 100GW by 2030.

UAE Economy Driven Largely by Non-Oil Growth

MEED Analyst John Bambridge says that the UAE has demonstrated remarkable economic resilience in recent years, with its non-oil sector bouncing back from Covid-19 and emerging as the real driving force behind the country’s growth. 
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The entire Quran became an immutable digital artifact on the Bitcoin blockchain using Ordinals this month.

USD29.2 Billion Deal Unlocks Africa’s Potential

During the Africa Investment Forum’s Market Days 2024, investors committed USD29.2 billion to various projects across the continent, underscoring Africa's increasing appeal as a destination for global capital.