Category: Finance

SICO Capital, a leading provider of asset management, brokerage, investment banking, and fund services in Riyadh and licensed by the Saudi Capital Market Authority, today announced the appointment of Abdulrhman Alzunaytan as Head of Real Estate, effective 27 October 2026. Mr. Alzunaytan will lead SICO Capital’s real estate asset management activities, including the development and management…

SICO Capital, a leading provider of asset management, brokerage, investment banking and fund services in Riyadh and licensed by the Saudi Capital Market Authority, has appointed Ali AlFaraj as Head of Information Technology, effective 25 October 2026. The appointment reflects SICO Capital’s continued investment in its technology and operating platforms. Mr. AlFaraj will oversee the…

Henry Dannell, a specialist cross-border credit adviser, has successfully brokered a $20 million trade finance credit facility for a UK-registered petrol commodities trader expanding its international operations through a newly established entity in Kenya. The facility will provide the company with access to capital on a trade-by-trade basis, enabling it to pursue larger transactions and…

Henry Dannell, a specialist cross-border credit adviser, has announced its expansion into the Middle East with the opening of a representative office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), marking a significant milestone in the firm’s international growth strategy. The move reflects rising demand for specialist advice among internationally mobile individuals whose financial interests increasingly span…

Ministry of Finance Approved Accredited Service Provider      Tax Star has reported a strong      rise in enquiries and sign-ups from businesses looking to get ahead of the UAE’s e-invoicing deadline, reflecting growing awareness of the requirement across the market as the 30 October 2026 deadline approaches. Businesses with annual revenue of AED 50 million or more must appoint an…

Tax Star, the UAE’s first AI-powered corporate tax software platform, announced it has closed a $1.75 million seed funding round. The raise comes as Tax Star positions itself around one of its most significant regulatory milestones to date, its status as a pre-approved Accredited Service Provider (ASP) for UAE e-invoicing. The round was backed primarily…

SICO Capital, licensed by the Capital Market Authority and a wholly owned subsidiary of SICO BSC (c), a leading regional asset manager, broker, and investment bank with a direct presence in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, today announced that the SICO MENA Equity Fund has been named ‘Equity Fund of the Year’ at the 2026…

SICO Capital licensed by the Capital Market Authority and a wholly owned subsidiary of SICO BSC (c), a leading regional asset manager, broker, and investment bank with direct presence in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, today announced the launch of the SICO GCC Dividends Fund, The Fund marks SICO Capital’s third equity fund and the sixth…

Vantage Markets today announced a strengthened UAE and MENA market engagement strategy, outlining a trust led regional direction focused on transparency, trader education, responsible market access and long-term participation in one of the world’s fastest evolving financial hubs. “The UAE is one of the world’s most forward looking financial markets, and trust will be central…

 Vault22 is strengthening its presence in the UAE as digital wealth management continues to gain momentum across the region, positioning itself at the intersection of artificial intelligence, financial wellness and long-term investing. The company operates in a market undergoing rapid transformation. The UAE’s fintech sector is projected to surpass USD 6 billion by 2030, driven…