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Al Salam Bank Launches Investment Platform
Al Salam Bank, one of the leading regional Islamic banks, has launched Al Salam Invest, a new investment platform available on the bank’s...
May 30, 20222 min read


Arcapita-sponsored Platform Invests in Global FinTech Firms
Arcapita Group Holdings yesterday announced the launch of the ARC Fintech Portfolio platform which has invested in minority stakes in a div
Feb 15, 20221 min read


Paradigm shift: Khalid Dannish
When Bahrain FinTech Bay was founded three years ago, a key part of fulfilling its mission in developing the financial technology...
Jan 21, 20225 min read


FTX Backs CoinMENA In $9.5M Seed Round To Build A Crypto Exchange For The Middle East
By Tatiana Koffman Headquartered in Bahrain, fiat-to-crypto exchange CoinMENA has secured $9.5M in seed funding from BECO Capital,...
Nov 7, 20212 min read


Avana expands into Saudi Arabia with new services
Avana Companies, a leading ESG lending and investment platform, has announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia.
Sep 21, 20212 min read


Shorooq Partners launches new office in Bahrain with support of $100m Al Waha Fund of Funds
Al Waha Fund of Funds’ support central to Shorooq Partners’ decision to open in Manama UAE-headquartered Shorooq Partners has launched a...
Sep 20, 20212 min read


Bahrain’s Investcorp acquires British fintech MIR Limited
Bahrain-based Investcorp Technology Partners (ITP) has acquired all of the business and assets of UK-based fintech MIR Limited, for an...
Sep 12, 20212 min read
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