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Rizon Secures $2M Pre-Seed to Expand Global Digital Dollar Banking
Rizon, active in 122 countries with 170,000+ installs, offers accessible digital dollar banking. Its $2M pre-seed funding from Market One Capital will accelerate global expansion and support borderless payments for freelancers and remote workers.
Gulf Medical University Wins Third Edition of LabQ Inter-University Quiz
Final-year laboratory science students competed at LabQ, held at WHX Labs, with Gulf Medical University taking top honors. The event showcased pathology and lab medicine talent while connecting students with industry leaders in the UAE’s largest healthcare gathering.
iHerb Opens Fulfillment Center in Riyadh to Boost MENA Operations
iHerb has launched a new fulfillment center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, enhancing delivery speed, local inventory, and service across the Middle East and North Africa. The 40,000 sqm, climate-controlled facility strengthens the company’s regional e-commerce and logistics capabilities.
Zand and Ripple Expand UAE Stablecoin Partnership
Zand, a UAE digital bank, partners with Ripple to advance blockchain-based stablecoin solutions, including AEDZ and RLUSD, enabling on-chain liquidity, tokenization, and regulated digital asset services to support the UAE’s growing digital economy.
Riyadh Air and Mastercard Launch Strategic Partnership to Transform Travel Payments
Riyadh Air and Mastercard are partnering to create a fully digital travel ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, introducing branded credit and prepaid cards, virtual B2B travel payment solutions, and integrated rewards to enhance both consumer and business travel experiences.
Affirm Partners with Virgin Media O2 to Offer Flexible Hardware Financing
Affirm and Virgin Media O2 are partnering to provide transparent, interest-free pay-over-time options for mobile devices and hardware, giving UK customers flexible, upfront, and hassle-free financing.