AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Assets: Kraken parent Payward secured full Dubai VARA approval, clearing the way for regulated crypto trading, dirham funding and institutional services. Fintech & Banking: Qatar and Portugal explored fintech partnerships and reciprocal investment; Bahrain’s Benefit and FLOOSS signed an MoU to explore small loans through BenefitPay, while Egypt’s Bank NXT partnered with Network International to modernise payments. Investment: MENA startup funding reached $1.65 billion in Q3, led by Saudi Arabia, and Dubai doubled Oraseya Capital’s fund to AED1 billion for AI, fintech and future-tech. Islamic Finance: The IsDB and IMF agreed to deepen cooperation on Islamic banking, financial stability and training. Market Risks: Brent crude topped $105 amid Gulf disruptions, while Saudi Arabia outlined plans to raise pipeline export capacity to as much as 10 million barrels a day.
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