Mar 15, 2025
Did you know that many thriving startups got their big knock after getting their first funding? In today's motivated startup world, getting early funding is pivotal to turning a t
Mar 12, 2025
The United Arab Emirates is among the few countries in the world that has emerged as a regional powerhouse for fintech, the innovative intersection of finance and technology.
Jan 28, 2025
The UAE has made tremendous strides in creating an environment that supports and empowers female entrepreneurs.
The country continues to empower female-led enterprises through
Nov 26, 2024
What is Regtech?
Regulatory technology, or Regtech, is swiftly emerging as a transformative force in the business world. Initially embraced by the financial services industry, Reg
Aug 16, 2024
Mudarabah contracts – an Islamic contract whereby a financier (Ras Al Mal) enters into a profit-sharing agreement with the recipient (Mudreb) with the former assuming all fin
Jul 16, 2024
SMEs typically find it challenging to obtain financing and SMEs lucky enough to obtain loans under acceptable terms must still put-up valuable collateral. While providing collatera
May 21, 2024
The UAE is a fantastic place to launch a business and scale it up. A flurry of government initiatives to promote SMEs are making it easier (and cheaper) than ever.The trick is ofte
Apr 26, 2024
The UAE is not the tax-free haven it once was. Last year it began applying a 9 percent corporate tax on net profits. And before that, in 2018, it introduced a 5 percent value added
Apr 06, 2024
When banks evaluate whether to extend a small business loan, it’s often more art than science. Unlike large companies, which can present banks with years of audited financial