Analysis What the metaverse actually means for your business Should you believe the hype or is this yet another marketing buzzword? Not a day goes by without a brand or celebrity broadcasting their foray into the “metaverse”. While some naysayers may dismiss this nascent Web3 sector as unfounded hype, swathes of metaverse advocates envision trillions of dollars worth of opportunities in this new digital […] June 18, 2022
Banking & Finance CPDQ to invest $5bn in DP World as it looks to reduce debt Canadian pension manager Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec (CPDQ) will invest $5 billion in DP World’s Dubai assets as the global ports operator looks at ways to reduce its debt. As part of the deal, CPDQ will take a 22 per cent stake in DP World’s Jebel Ali Port, Jebel Ali Free Zone and the National Industries […] June 7, 2022
Retail Beware the NFT bandwagon, crypto lawyer warns shoppers As Gulf retail brands venture into non-fungible tokens (NFTs), customers need to be careful not to fall for fear-of-missing-out (FOMO) syndrome, and jump on the digital bandwagon without fully understanding what they’re buying into, a leading cryptocurrency and blockchain lawyer has said. Her warning comes as Dubai-based retail giant Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) and blockchain […] June 2, 2022
Opinion Indian Web3 startups migrate to the UAE The co-founder of one of MENA’s top tech policy firms explains why Indian crypto and Web3 companies are being drawn to Dubai June 1, 2022
Exclusive Banking & Finance High-growth firms set to fly with $250m “venture debt” boost Natasha Hannoun, head of debt at SHUAA Capital, tells AGBI why the investor’s alternative capital solution is a game changer for the region’s startup ecosystem Fintech is the number one target for SHUAA Venture Partners, a new $250 million (AED 918 million) Shari’ah fund, focused on venture debt investments. Other sectors being eyed include healthtech […] May 9, 2022
