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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.

July, 2025

Economy

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.

February, 2025

Economy

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.

November, 2024

Economy

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.

August, 2024

Economy

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.

July, 2024

Economy

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.

March, 2024

Economy

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.

March, 2024

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CulturalAugust, 2025

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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EconomyAugust, 2025

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.

BusinessAugust, 2025

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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TechJune, 2025

China’s Semiconductors Outpace Legacy Brands

Xiaomi and Huawei are making bold strides in semiconductor innovation with breakthroughs that signal more than just progress. China is no longer catching up. It is charting the course.

TechSeptember, 2024

DCO Launches its First Global GenAi Center of Excellence

The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) announces the launch of its Generative AI Center of Excellence initiative at the Global GAIN Summit in Riyadh this week.

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UAE Aims to be Global Leader in Artificial Intelligence

The UAE Government says it will be a global leader in AI by funding initiatives that promote innovation, investment, and regulatory development.

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MYEG Wants to Revolutionise Malaysia’s Blockchain Ecosystem

MYEG Services Berhad, MIMOS Berhad, the Worldcoin Foundation, and Tools For Humanity have entered into a partnership this week to explore the integration of Worldcoin's advanced credential verification technology into Malaysia's Blockchain Infrastructure.

Business

Cross-Border Co-ordination a Must to Meet Future Clean Energy Demand

According to Taqa CEO Omar Al Hashmi, the global demand for renewable energy is increasing. However, the windiest and sunniest parts of the world are not where the need for energy is highest. This is where transmission plays a big role, linking energy generation to energy use as a product of global interconnection, and diversifying production from renewable sources to create a steadier supply of clean power.