Dubai, UAE, 10th October 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, As the global digital finance evolution accelerates, Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge returns to Dubai Harbour from 12-15 October 2025, convening international innovators, startups, regulators, investors, and tech leaders during Expand North Star, the world’s largest startup and investor connector event powered by GITEX GLOBAL. 

Hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and organised by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Expand North Star celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2025 and welcomes the entire global tech community throughout its four-day duration. It presents participants with a unified platform to explore funding, scaling, and deal flow opportunities while showcasing industry best practices and driving inclusive digital growth across emerging and established markets. 

A key feature of the 2025 programme is Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge, the region’s premier blockchain and fintech gathering, established as the single destination where blockchain, fintech, and Web3 unite with the wider innovation ecosystem. From embedded payments and Web3 banking to open finance, AI-driven platforms, and beyond, the summit aims to redefine finance through blockchain and inspire the creation of next-generation financial systems.

This year’s centrepiece is the Digital Assets Forum, sponsored by YPAY, convening regulators, banks, investors, and innovators to examine the new market structure of finance. Attendees will gain exclusive access to a one-day deep dive into CBDCs and stablecoins, tokenised capital markets, cross-border regulation, inclusive payment systems, and AI’s pivotal role in risk and compliance.

Across the exhibition and conference stages, participants can expect exclusive insights on policy, regulation, and enterprise adoption alongside product showcases and live demos that connect corporate innovation teams with disruptive technologies. Investor matchmaking will facilitate one-to-one meetings between founders and global capital, while a curated demo program spotlights the newest market deployment breakthroughs. 

Startups exhibiting at Expand North Star will be automatically enrolled in the Supernova Challenge, the world’s largest startup pitch competition and a launchpad propelling high-growth ventures. Finalists will pitch live before global judges, tech media, and leading investors, competing for their share of a US$214,000 equity-free prize pool. Additionally, Headline, Gold, and Bronze Sponsors anchor this year’s agenda: Ruya as Headline Sponsor, OKX as Gold Sponsor, and DKK Partners as Bronze Sponsor, with YPAY supporting the Digital Assets Forum.

Christoph Koster, CEO of Ruya, said: “We’re excited to take part in Fintech Surge and the Future Blockchain Summit in Dubai this year. These events provide an ideal platform to highlight how ethical Islamic Finance, fintech, and blockchain technologies come together to deliver integrated solutions.”

Reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global meeting point for digital assets, visionary leaders from exchanges, foundations, and enterprise Web3 will appear on stage. Speakers include Jimmy Su, Chief Security Officer – Binance, Eric Piscini, CEO – Hashgraph, Oliver Stauber, CEO – KuCoin, Lily Liu, President – Solana Foundation, and Kevin Lee, Chief Business Officer – Gate. 

Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge invites founders, corporates, regulators, and investors to join a programme designed to move the market forward, with sessions, showcases, and structured connections that translate ideas into action. 

For event registration and information, please visit the official website.

About Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge

Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge is the MENA region’s most immersive large-scale blockchain event and leading fintech exhibition. Capitalising on Dubai’s status as a global Web3 hub, the event will unite the entire blockchain and finance ecosystem and provide a leading platform to foster collaboration. Powered by GITEX GLOBAL, the eighth edition of Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge will bring together more than 1,000 investors, 150 exhibitors, and 120 speakers from across the world at the iconic Dubai Harbour, from 12-17 October 2025. It will take place alongside Expand North Star, GITEX Impact, Fintech Surge, and Marketing Mania.

About Expand North Star

Expand North Star 2025, the world’s largest startup and investor connector event, convenes leading founders, VCs, tech innovators, and ecosystem enablers at Dubai Harbour from 12-15 October 2025. Hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy and organised by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Expand North Star features four co-located events: Future Blockchain Summit x Fintech Surge, GITEX IMPACT, and Marketing Mania. This year’s 10th edition welcomes over 1,800 global startup exhibitors, 1,000 investors, and 350 speakers from 100 countries. The show is inspired by the world largest tech show, GITEX GLOBAL, which takes place at DWTC from 13-17 October 2025. 

Sharjah, UAE, 10th October 2025, The third edition of the Arab Financial Forum for the Sharjah Award for Public Finance kicked off in Tangier, Morocco, organized by the Sharjah Finance Department (SFD) in collaboration with the Arab Administrative Development Organization (ARADO), under the theme “Distinguished Experiences in Developing Public Finance.”

The forum serves as a leading platform for exchanging expertise and knowledge among Arab countries. It brings together ministers, senior officials, decision-makers, and financial experts from across the region to highlight pioneering experiences and adopt global best practices in government financial management.

Emphasis on Arab Integration

The opening session witnessed high-level participation and featured speeches delivered on behalf of H.E. Dr. Amal El Falah El Saghrouchni, Minister Delegate to the Head of Government of Morocco in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, and H.E. Nadia Fettah Alaoui, Minister of Economy and Finance of Morocco.

In his keynote address, H.E. Dr. Nasser Al Hatlan Al Qahtani, Director General of the Arab Administrative Development Organization, emphasized that the third edition of the forum brings together representatives from ministries, financial authorities, and institutions from 13 Arab countries. He noted that the forum provides a vital platform to showcase successful Arab experiences in advancing public finance and to foster collaboration among policymakers, experts, and practitioners for developing innovative financial policies in the Arab world.

For his part, H.E. Sheikh Rashid bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Secretary-General of the Sharjah Award for Public Finance, stated that public finance today stands as a cornerstone for ensuring societal stability and serves as a key instrument for achieving sustainable development—especially amid the rapidly changing global economic landscape.

He underscored that such forums act as strategic platforms for exchanging experiences, unifying visions, and formulating practical solutions to enhance the efficiency of Arab financial systems and their ability to address emerging challenges. He added that organizing this forum reflects the visionary leadership and continuous support of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, who has consistently emphasized the importance of investing in knowledge-building, strengthening Arab cooperation, and embedding transparency and efficiency in financial management.

Al Qasimi further noted that the discussions and case studies presented during the forum will help shape an Arab roadmap toward more effective and advanced financial systems.

Sharjah’s Experience in Performance-Based Budgeting

H.E. Waleed Al Sayegh, Director General of the Sharjah Finance Department, presented Sharjah’s pioneering experience in implementing performance-based budgeting, illustrating how this transformation has improved financial planning efficiency and more effectively directed resources toward strategic objectives.

He emphasized that this approach reflects the vision of the Sharjah Government in promoting spending efficiency and adopting innovative financial tools that enhance transparency and sustainability in the management of public funds.

Al Sayegh stated:

“Sharjah’s experience in performance-based budgeting is not merely a change in the way budgets are prepared; it is a qualitative leap toward linking development plans with measurable, real-world outcomes. At the Sharjah Finance Department, we view this step as part of our commitment to strengthening financial governance and adopting international best practices, in line with the vision of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to build a leading, sustainable financial system.”

He added:

“For performance-based budgeting to succeed, there must be strong and continuous political will, alongside the development of a dedicated framework that links strategy with results, institutional capacity building, and the activation of benchmarking across functional levels. Achieving success also requires a top-down mandate enforcing development and performance-linked budgeting, supported by continuous training programs to adapt to evolving challenges. Moreover, a dedicated system should be developed to collect the specific requirements of each government entity, aligned with its nature, outputs, and goals, to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.”

This session served as a rich platform for knowledge exchange, highlighting the diversity of regional models and reaffirming the importance of fiscal reform and a shift toward results-based budgeting to improve public spending efficiency and align with global best practices in financial governance.

London, England, 10th October 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, Airports are gateways to new experiences but also hotspots for stress. Long taxi queues, uncertain pricing, and unreliable drivers are familiar struggles for passengers worldwide. For international travelers, language barriers and the fear of hidden surcharges make the experience even more challenging.

Global Airport Taxi (GAT), a trusted worldwide airport transfer booking platform, has announced the expansion of its affordable and eco-friendly taxi services across major international destinations. With millions of travelers facing stress at airports daily, GAT is positioning itself as the solution to one of the most common travel challenges: safe, reliable, and transparent airport transfers.

A Growing Need for Stress-Free Transfers

Global Airport Taxi aims to remove this friction by offering pre-booked, fixed-fare rides at over 150 airports across the globe. Passengers can book online in advance, ensuring that a professional driver will be waiting with a meet-and-greet service — eliminating guesswork and guaranteeing peace of mind.

What Makes Global Airport Taxi Different

Global Airport Taxi sets itself apart by focusing on convenience, transparency, and customer satisfaction. Key highlights include:

• Fixed Fares, No Surprises
  Transparent, pre-agreed pricing avoids hidden charges and removes the risk of surge pricing.

• Meet & Greet at Arrivals
  Professional drivers greet travelers inside the terminal with a name board, assist with luggage, and ensure a smooth journey to the final destination.

• Flexible Vehicle Options
  From saloons and estates to MPVs, minibuses, and luxury cars, GAT caters to solo passengers, families, corporate groups, and tourists.

• Eco-Friendly Fleet Choices
  In many cities, passengers can choose hybrid and low-emission vehicles, aligning with sustainable travel trends.

• Global 24/7 Coverage
  Available in key cities such as London, Dubai, Toronto, New York, and Paris, ensuring round-the-clock service for both domestic and international flights.

• Family-Friendly Travel
  Complimentary child and booster seats are available on request, making GAT an ideal option for families with young children.

  Putting Travelers First

  Recent travel studies show that over 75% of passengers prefer pre-booked airport taxis for reliability and peace of mind. Global Airport Taxi’s model is built on this trust. With 24/7 multilingual support, passengers receive assistance no matter where they travel.

  “Global Airport Taxi has transformed my business travel,” says James H., a frequent flyer from New York. “I no longer worry about unpredictable fares or finding a taxi at odd hours. I book once, and everything is ready when I land.”

  Supporting Global Sustainability Goals

  Sustainability is no longer optional for travel brands. Global Airport Taxi is actively expanding its hybrid and low-emission fleet, giving passengers the ability to choose eco-friendly travel without sacrificing comfort. The company has pledged to increase its green fleet by 50% by 2027, aligning with global carbon reduction goals.

  Expanding Across Key Cities

  2025 has marked a milestone year for GAT, with new operations launched in Dubai, London, Montreal and Frankfurt. The company aims to add 20 more airports to its global network by the end of the year. Partnerships with airlines, hotels, and corporate travel firms are also underway to make booking seamless for both leisure and business travelers.

  Why Travelers Trust Global Airport Taxi

  • Reliability: Flight tracking ensures on-time pickups even during delays.

  • Safety: Licensed, vetted drivers with regularly inspected vehicles.

  • Convenience: 24/7 availability, online booking, and instant confirmations.

  • Global Reach: A trusted service for business executives, families, and tourists alike.

    About Global Airport Taxi

    Global Airport Taxi (GAT) is a worldwide airport transfer booking platform connecting travelers with professional, licensed taxi and coach providers across 150+ countries. With a mission to deliver safe, affordable, and sustainable airport transfers, GAT serves millions of travelers annually, ensuring smooth journeys from airport to final destination.

    Call to Action

    Travelers can book their next ride in advance at GlobalAirportTaxi.com for guaranteed vehicles, fixed prices, and stress-free journeys worldwide.