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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 3 July 2026: Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, has received the AI Vision and Strategy Award at the 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards in the United States. The award recognises EGA;s innovative implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies and future-focused digital and AI-powered use cases. EGA;s ongoing digital transformation leverages advanced digital capabilities to transform operations, processes and systems. Hosted annually by the Manufacturing Leadership Council, part of the US-based National Association of Manufacturers, th

Pilot phase marks a key step towards the gradual implementation of the system across the UAE Event highlights the steps for businesses to onboard with their Accredited Service Provider through EmaraTax platform Comprehensive overview of the Electronic Invoicing system in enhancing compliance, transparency, and efficiency across business transactions. Younis Haji AlKhoori: The Electronic Invoicing System is a cornerstone of efforts to strengthen the efficiency and future readiness of our economy Abdulaziz Al Mulla: Digital data exchange via the new system for greater transparency and immediate tax compliance with accuracy and ef

Movement encourages young people to block online bullying, set digital boundaries and help build safer online spaces Abu Dhabi, 19 June 2026: As young people continue to spend more of their lives online, cyberbullying remains one of the most urgent challenges affecting their confidence, wellbeing and sense of safety. To help make positive digital behaviour more visible and culturally relevant, global technology group e&, in collaboration with Dubai-born fashion label Mrs Keepa, has launched CTRL + BLOCK, a youth-focused movement that encourages young people to block online bullying, set boundaries and take control of their online spaces.

Activating the ‘4-Corner’ eInvoicing model ahead of the pilot phase in July 2026, as part of the 5-Corner Model, with the 5th corner coming soon. Exploring the system objectives and selection process for Accredited Service Providers via the EmaraTax platform System supports digital transformation and enhances efficiency of financial transactions and tax compliance Younis Haji AlKhoori: eInvoicing is a practical step towards a more efficient and future-ready financial ecosystem Abdulaziz Al Mulla: The eInvoicing system contributes to enhancing voluntary tax compliance electronically through secure and effective mecha

Consolidated net profit reached AED 2.9 billion, with 3.9%* per cent YoY growth *excluding the gain from the sale of Khazna in Q1 2025 EBITDA reached AED 8.6 billion, with 16.5 per cent YoY growth Consolidated Group subscribers reached 248.0 million e& UAE subscribers increased to 16.6 million Abu Dhabi, 28 April 2026 – e& reported a strong start to 2026, with robust Q1 financial results, asserting the Group;s leadership in shaping the digital landscape and consolidating its position as a leading global group. The Group;s consolidated revenue reached AED 19.4 billion, reflecting 15.1 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth, whil

Younis Haji AlKhoori: The model reflects the UAE’s continued commitment to advancing its digital financial ecosystem in line with global best practice. UAE, 21 April 2026: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the launch of the eInvoicing 4-Corner model, marking a significant milestone in the UAE’s digital transformation journey and enabling businesses to exchange electronic invoices seamlessly across accredited channels. The development enables businesses nationwide to exchange electronic invoices through accredited channels, representing a significant step towards a fully integrated, digital, and automated financial e

Egyptian fintech Lucky has closed a $23 million Series B funding round, a mix of equity and debt, to fuel its expansion into North Africa. The round saw participation from existing and new investors, including Disruptech Ventures, DPI Venture Capital through its Nclude fund, Suez Canal Bank, and OneStop. Quick Facts Funding: $23 million Series […] The post Egypt’s Lucky Raises $23 Million Series B to Scale Consumer Credit Platform in North Africa first appeared on MENA Startup Digest.

The collaboration marks a milestone in the coming together of fintech super apps to deliver rewarding value propositions for international money transfer. Dubai, UAE – April 2, 2026 – du Pay, the advanced digital financial services platform from du, a secure mobile application for managing money in the UAE, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GCash, the Philippines; leading super finance app, to enhance the overall cross-border payment experience of overseas Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). As the preferred e-wallet for millions in the Philippines, GCash remains a top remittance option for Filipino

Tuesday, 24th March, 2026 – The World Gold Council (WGC) announced recently a pioneering initiative to build new market infrastructure designed to unlock the next era of digital gold’s development. WGC has co-authored a White paper titled Digital Gold: The Case for a Shared Infrastructure with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) which explores “Gold as a Service” – a new platform to support the issuance and operation of scalable, interoperable digital gold products. Gold as a Service would act as an open platform, connecting the physical custody of gold with the digital systems used to issue and manage gold-backed products.

13 March 2026 (Lima) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched DG Digital, IATA;s digital Dangerous Goods Declaration solution, as a feature of DG AutoCheck. The new tool fully digitalizes the creation and approval of shippers; declarations for more than 3,800 dangerous items—from lithium batteries to explosives and chemicals. This results in faster document sharing, improved safety, and a significant reduction in rejected shipments. Today, 95% of Dangerous Goods Declarations are still received in paper format. These declarations must be scanned, converted into a PDF document, then uploaded into DG AutoCheck t