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Qashio and CredibleX Launch ‘Qashio Financing’

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Qashio and CredibleX Launch ‘Qashio Financing’ – Modernising SME & Business Financing Solution with immediate approvals and disbursements

Dubai, UAE, 8th January 2024 – Qashio, a leader in fintech innovations, in partnership with CredibleX, MENA’s pioneering embedded finance platform, has announced the launch of ‘Qashio Financing’. This new initiative marks a significant step forward in providing flexible and accessible financing to businesses of all sizes.

‘Qashio Financing’ is designed to help businesses accelerate growth, bridge cash flow gaps, and enhance operational efficiency with ease. The service delivers quick access to funds, competitive rates, and a streamlined, user-friendly process for Qashio’s SME customers, powered by CredibleX.

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GCC survey reveals urgent need for industry-wide innovationto address harm reduction strategies.

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GCC survey reveals urgent need for industry-wide innovationto address harm reduction strategies.

Majority of participants believethat innovation is an important step towards addressing Harm.

Tobacco identified as one of the key industries which should be looking at productinnovation.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates­– 8 January 2024: A new survey conducted across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the Kingdom of Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Kuwait has revealed how industries, particularly the tobacco industry, must take bigger steps towards product innovation to reduce harm.

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International Holding Company PJSC – 2PointZero Appoints Leadership with a Global Vision

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International Holding Company PJSC – 2PointZero Appoints Leadership with a Global Vision

  • Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan is appointed Chairman and Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri as CEO of 2PointZero, a subsidiary of IHC.
  • The new leaders bring a wealth of experience and expertise in Integration, AI, Media, Engineering, and Sustainability, aligning with 2PointZero’s innovative and global vision.

Abu Dhabi, 8thJanuary 2024:2PointZero, a subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), is proud to announce the appointment of H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan as Chairman of 2PointZero and H.E.Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri as CEO. This leadership team is set to steer 2PointZero towards a future of transformative global impact and progress.

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Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival opens nominations for SEFFY Awards 2024

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Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival opens nominations for SEFFY Awards 2024, celebrating innovation and impact in the entrepreneurial landscape

Awards encompass four distinctive categories, including Techpreneur, Social Impact, Emerging Founder, and Outstanding Mentors, with deadline on January 18th, 2024

Sharjah, January 6, 2024 

Celebrating innovation and impact in the entrepreneurial sector, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) has launched the 2024 SEFFY Awards. The awards are based on nominations and will honour outstanding startup founders and mentors for their achievements within the UAE’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Nominations are now open at https://sheraa.info/sef2024-seffyawards and close for entries on 18th January, 2024. 

The SEFFY Awards, integral to the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival; a flagship event organised by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa); recognises founders and mentors for their exceptional contributions in various domains, while embracing the diverse expanse of entrepreneurship with four distinctive categories, each spotlighting a unique facet of entrepreneurial triumph.

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Arab Bank Named Bank of the Year 2023 in the Middle East by The Banker Magazine

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Arab Bank Named Bank of the Year 2023 in the Middle East by The Banker Magazine

Dubai, UAE, 06January2024:The Banker Magazine, owned by the Financial Times and based in London, named Arab Bank as Bank of the Year in the Middle East for 2023. The announcement came during The Banker’s “Bank of The Year Awards 2023” ceremony held recently in London and attended by several senior representatives from leadingbanks from all over the world. 

The Banker’s judging panel’s decision to honor Arab Bank with this highly coveted regional award was based on criteria assessing a number of different indicators, including the Bank’s financials, strategy and performance, in addition to other specific indicators, a process that takes over 5 months to conduct.  

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