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global islamic finance assets reach 3.9 trillion with strong growth in 2024
The global Islamic finance industry grew by 14.9% in 2024, reaching US$3.88 trillion in total assets, with significant contributions from Islamic banking, sukuk, and takaful. The sector is expanding into non-traditional markets, driven by fintech innovations and a positive outlook for growth, particularly in emerging economies. Projections indicate the Islamic fintech sector will exceed US$300 billion by 2027, with strong growth anticipated in sukuk and Islamic banking.
thunder code secures 9 million seed funding for ai testing platform
Thunder Code, an AI-native software testing platform founded by Karim Jouini and Jihed Othmani, has secured $9 million in seed funding to enhance its product and expand internationally. The funding, led by Silicon Badia, will support innovations like AI-powered test plan generation and advanced CI/CD orchestration. The platform aims to redefine quality assurance by enabling users to create automated tests using natural language, significantly reducing testing time and increasing coverage.
Newborn Town establishes global headquarters in Hong Kong to drive expansion
Newborn Town Inc. has launched its global headquarters at Hong Kong Science Park, marking a significant step in its expansion strategy. The company, which has seen remarkable growth in the MENA region, attributes its success to targeted market focus and innovative AI solutions that have driven substantial revenue increases. Despite strong financial performance, Newborn Town's market valuation remains low, suggesting a disconnect between its achievements and investor perceptions.
kumulus water secures 3.5 million seed funding to expand water generation technology
Kumulus Water, a Tunisia-based startup founded by Mohamed Ali Abid and Iheb Triki, has secured $3.5 million in seed funding to enhance its atmospheric water generation technology. The investment will facilitate the launch of the Kumulus Boks line, aimed at providing off-grid water solutions for industrial and community use in markets like France, Spain, and Saudi Arabia. The company’s self-contained Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) have already been deployed in various locations, addressing global water scarcity challenges.
Kumulus Water secures funding to expand sustainable water technology in Saudi Arabia
Kumulus Water, a Paris-based climate tech startup, has secured USD 3.5 million in seed funding to enhance its sustainable water generation technology. The company’s atmospheric water generators (AWGs) convert air into clean drinking water, targeting regions with water scarcity and limited infrastructure. The funding will support the development of Kumulus Boks and facilitate expansion into Saudi Arabia, Europe, and North Africa.
performance trends in global stocks and banking sector analysis
German second-line stocks lead with a 20.62% increase, followed by commodity stocks at 10.11% and automotive sectors at 6.96%. In banking, Goldman Sachs and UBS show strong performance, with year-to-date gains of 79.8% for Societe Generale, while Sberbank faces a significant decline of 67.53%. The average performance of BSN-Group Banks stands at 23.19%.
cisco systems insider trading and institutional investment activity reported
Cisco Systems' executive vice president now owns 191,184 shares valued at approximately $11.6 million after a recent sale, which decreased their position by 1.07%. Over the past 90 days, insiders sold 14,635 shares, while institutional investors hold 73.33% of the stock. Analysts have raised Cisco's price target to $73.00, suggesting a potential upside of 14.74%. The company reported earnings of $0.96 per share, exceeding estimates, and announced a $15 billion share repurchase plan, indicating management's belief in the stock's undervaluation.
analysts recommend five stocks over american express amid mixed ratings
American Express reported $3.64 earnings per share, exceeding estimates, but its revenue of $16.97 billion fell short of expectations. Analysts maintain a "Hold" rating, with one sell, sixteen holds, and eight buy ratings, while the average target price is $295.05. The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.82 per share, reflecting a positive outlook despite mixed analyst sentiments.
true gamers secures funding to expand global gaming café network
Egypt-based medtech startup iSUPPLY has secured $3 million in Sharia-compliant revenue-based financing from Bokra to enhance access to medical supplies, particularly in underserved communities. This investment combines ethical finance with scalable medtech infrastructure, allowing iSUPPLY to grow without diluting ownership. Founded in 2022, iSUPPLY leverages AI-driven procurement tools to streamline the fragmented pharmaceutical supply chain in Egypt.
visa invests in tunisias konnect and moroccos paytic after accelerator program
Visa has made strategic investments in Tunisia's Konnect and Morocco's PayTic after their participation in the Africa Fintech Accelerator programme. This initiative, part of Visa's commitment to invest $1 billion in financial inclusion in Africa by 2027, has supported 64 startups across three cohorts. Leila Serhan, Visa's senior vice president for the NALP region, highlighted the innovative contributions of these fintechs to revolutionizing commerce and finance.
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