By Tim Popplewell, CEO, Scintilla Fintech innovation and regulatory oversight share a complex and often uneasy correlation. Together, their relationship resembles a dance—a tango—where one leads while...
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By Koen Ripping, CEO, Affor Analytics It is that time of the year again when your mailbox gets filled with outlooks for 2025 from all sides....
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By Dr. Sunita Mathur, Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt University Dubai The Middle East has experienced a remarkable transformation in recent years, establishing itself as a global...
Dubai-based entrepreneurs and podcast hosts Konstantin Koloskov and Anastasia Davydova share lessons from 2024’s dynamic business landscape, exploring the power of collaboration, sustainable growth, and staying...
By Mo Ibrahim, Founder & CEO, Maly The sheer volume of growth that the fintech industry in the region is experiencing is astounding. Driven by a...
By Wai Ken Wong, Regional Director, StashAway Financial wellness isn’t about making massive, dramatic changes overnight. Instead, it’s about developing consistent, sustainable habits that gradually improve...
Dr. Tom Pfefferkorn, Director EBS Global Incubator, Heriot-Watt University The global offering of startup programmes is vast, and it keeps growing. According to Tracxn, the United...
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