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Attend WSJ Tech Live With Complimentary Virtual Access

Join award-winning speakers from October 16-18 to explore the transformative forces redefining technology.

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1 year ago

August 23, 2023

Joanna Melki

attend wsj tech live with complimentary virtual access

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The Wall Street Journal’s (WSJ) Tech Live conference is returning to Laguna Beach, California, October 16–18, to convene more than 2,000 senior executives at the forefront of tech, media, entertainment and finance.

This is The Wall Street Journal’s largest technology event of the year, as members of the WSJ newsroom sit down with the industry’s most innovative minds to uncover today’s most pressing topics. Be prepared to explore the transformative forces redefining technology: from the advantages of AI, to the impacts of social media and the global economic downturn, to leading innovation.

In its 10th year, Tech Live is reaching new heights: bigger names, more insightful discussion and unforgettable moments. Emmy Award-winning technology columnist Joanna Stern and other esteemed Journal tech reporters will engage in unscripted interviews with those at leading innovation across all areas of tech. X CEO Linda Yaccarino, Meta former CTO Mike Schropfer and Adobe’s president of digital media David Wadhwani are just some of the biggest names in tech to join this year’s speaker lineup and explore a wide range of topics: from generative AI, to regulatory crackdowns and what’s catching the eye of investors.

Secure your spot today and be part of a shared experience where the industry’s most significant headlines are discussed, debated and made.

Other confirmed speakers include:

David Baszucki, Founder and CEO, Roblox
Alan Davidson, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce
Vinod Khosla, Founder and Partner, Khosla Ventures
John Legend, Musician, Entrepreneur and Investor
Elsa Majimbo, Comedian and Creator
Nicole Quinn, Partner, Lightspeed Venture Partners
Mustafa Suleyman, Co-Founder and CEO, Inflection AI
Michael J. Wolf, Founder and CEO, Activate Consulting

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Daleel Expands To UAE, Tapping Into $44B Finance Market

The Bahrain-based company offers a personalized financial marketplace with regional expansion supported by investors Flat6Labs and Salica.

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21 hours ago

January 20, 2025

Nour Nasir

daleel expands to uae tapping into $44 billion finance market

Daleel, a personalized financial marketplace originally founded in Bahrain, has officially entered the UAE market supported by notable investors, including Flat6Labs and Salica. Known for its ability to connect customers with tailored financial products, Daleel has gained significant traction in its home country, and the company is now eying the wider Middle East’s massive personal finance market, valued at an estimated $44.4 billion.

The platform’s UAE debut was hosted at Visa’s CEMEA Market Support Center in Dubai, marking another milestone for Daleel. The company gained regional attention when it clinched first place and $40,000 in funding at the 2023 Visa Everywhere Initiative finals in Saudi Arabia.

daleel expands to uae

Daleel’s expansion is supported by notable investors, including Flat6Labs and Salica. At the launch event, several key figures in the fintech and financial sectors were present, including Daleel’s co-founders, CEO PK Shrivastava and COO Ridaa Shah.

Reflecting on the launch, PK Shrivastava said, “Launching in the UAE is a landmark moment for the company, and we are pleased to do so alongside Visa, who have championed us from the start. There is a real demand across the region for personalized finance, and we believe this is the right time to expand our marketplace to connect more customers with the best financial solutions”.

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Daleel’s team combines expertise in open banking, finance, and technology, which has enabled the company to refine its platform for the regional market. Their data-driven system is designed to quickly match customers with financial products, ranging from credit cards and mortgages to savings accounts, offering personalized options in seconds. This transparency and efficiency benefit consumers while providing financial institutions with more cost-effective ways to acquire customers and create data-informed products.

Looking ahead, Daleel plans to secure an open finance license in 2025, which will allow even deeper integration with financial institutions. The company’s ultimate goal is to build a financial ecosystem where decisions that used to take weeks can now be made in minutes, empowering users to achieve better financial outcomes.