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Dubai Islamic Digital Bank Mal Raises $230M Seed Round

Dubai-based Islamic digital bank Mal secured a substantial $230 million seed funding round. This positions it as a significant player in the region's fintech landscape.

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DXB Start·April 3, 2026·1 min read·14 hours ago

Mal, a Dubai-based Islamic digital bank, closed an impressive $230 million seed funding round. The financing was led by Abu Dhabi-based BlueFive Capital.

Mal claims to be the UAE's first AI-native Islamic digital bank, leveraging artificial intelligence for Sharia-compliant financial services. This substantial seed investment reflects strong investor interest in innovative fintech solutions within the Islamic finance sector.

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