Month: May 2022

Sokin, the new generation fintech payment firm, has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with Mastercard to support the rollout of its fixed-price payment services across new markets in the Middle East and Africa. Sokin will leverage Mastercard’s trusted and secure digital-first banking solutions and card services to expand its footprint and launch its next-generation card

Invesco’s investment strategists suggest that geopolitical tensions during the first months of 2022 and the subsequent war in Ukraine supported the price of gold despite rising bond yields bucking the historic relationship between gold and real yields. Bloomberg data shows that gold had climbed from $1,829 at the end of 2021 to $1,937 by the

Following on from the success of its inaugural edition in 2021, Riyadh International Luxury Week is set to be held at the Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 24th – 27thMay 2022. The event is designed to showcase the ultimate in watch and jewellery creativity and craftsmanship, featuring over 60 of some of

Newly opened Asian Mediterranean bar restaurant at The H Dubai Hotel, Electric Pawn Shop, welcomes Russell Peters for a rare hip-hop DJ set this Saturday, May 14th. Taking over the decks back-to-back with Co-Owner of the venue and award-winning DJ Lobito Brigante, this performance is poised to be among the many innovative, authentic and culturally disruptive

Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 529 hotels and resorts in 55 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean, continues to grow its footprint in the Middle East and North Africa region. Having already launched two new properties in the

Kamel Pay, a leading fintech in the region, has partnered with Mastercard to launch two innovative payments solutions for businesses and individuals in the UAE. The partnership will see the launch of two unique card products designed to meet the growing needs of businesses and underbanked individuals, supported by a feature-rich digital app powered by

Lombard Odier, a leading global wealth and asset manager with deep roots in the region and a long tradition in value investing, today revealed results from its Middle East survey on value-driven investments. Key findings highlight the growing importance of value-based investing in a region where strong religious, cultural and social values remain deeply entrenched.