The agreement will accelerate the geographical expansion of valU and provide digital finance solutions to consumers in Saudi Arabia through FAS Finance
Identity proofing platform IDnow and YouGov research finds UAE residents are frustrated by bank account applications
FOO works with banks, fintech companies and retailers across the MENA region to provide digital products that enhance business models and customer experience
Network and Nayax’s solution allows customers to select a product or service and pay using a debit or credit card at unattended self-service payment kiosks
Zenda, is the first fintech app that lets parents to pay school fees with pay-now and pay-later options, and unlock rewards for paying on time
It will soon issue Careem cards that can be used at ATMs and merchants, and will also introduce international remittance solutions
This licence marks the first time the DFSA has authorised a firm to provide account information services and payment initiation services activities
The company estimates that around 20 million people across Egypt could benefit from early wage access
The project will entail developing a analytics model that will collect historical market data on Dubai’s residential market dating back over 10 years
The two companies will coordinate and collaborate on finding, backing and mentoring founders as they launch and grow their ethically-focused startups
The simplified fee structure aims to help customers feel more comfortable and confident placing their first trade in the crypto world
With a growing startup ecosystem and tech-driven individuals, the Middle East region is on the verge of becoming a global fintech leader, says Jeetu Kataria, co-founder and CEO at DIFX
Fintech companies are uniquely positioned to fill the gap and help SMEs get access to flexible injections of liquidity
The partnership will explore deep-tech solutions to challenges facing the financial services sector
ADGM’s hackathon is seeing participants explore innovative ideas around themes of ESG, embedded finance and decentralised finance
Shuaa joins existing investors Riyad Capital and UK comparison website GoCompare
Bahrain is the first GCC country to issue regulatory approvals to the blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider
Saxo Bank MENA’s CEO Damian Hitchen talks about the region’s fintech space and the challenges faced by the financial sector
Our forward-thinking approach and business platforms are on the verge of disrupting the status quo for entrepreneurs, says Mohammed Al-Rashidi, executive chairman, One Global
The partnership aims to maximise the safety, security and convenience of e-commerce, online banking and contactless transactions
With the signing of this partnership agreement, both the companies aim to play a key role in supporting the growth of the fintech ecosystem in the region
Moving towards more homogenised regional frameworks can catalyse a wave of new fintechs to scale globally, opines Oliver Obitayo, CEO of IDnow Middle East
Lind joins 179 ambassadors from 86 jurisdictions in six continents that make up a select group of leaders in technology, government, and academia
Tarabut Gateway’s 2022 MENA Open Banking Spotlight explores how regulation, implementation and adoption are enabling a new era of financial services across the region
The strategic partnership will support Postpay on several fronts, including transaction banking, debt funding and e-commerce solutions
The fund will target businesses with a focus on fintech, AI, life sciences, consumer internet and B2B sectors
Sequoia is deepening its presence in the Middle East after recently backing companies from Turkey to Egypt
The launch of PayBy payment solutions on online travel platform Asfartrip is a step towards making cashless travel more inclusive
The secure platform will be used across hospitality and tourism establishments
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