Deutsche Bank has received a Regional Headquarters (RHQ) license from the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA).…

du Pay, the digital financial services arm of UAE telecom operator du, has launched instant wallet-to-wallet transfers to…

Policybazaar.ae has partnered with Tabby to launch split-payment options for insurance premiums in the UAE. The partnership enables…

Taptap Send has secured three regulatory licenses from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), including approvals for…

Flutterwave has secured a strategic investment from Circle Ventures to expand stablecoin infrastructure across its platform. The capital…

Bitcoin Suisse has secured a Financial Services Permission from the ADGM following an In-Principle Approval granted last year…

UAE property developer Arada is establishing Arada Capital, a new funds management platform based in the ADGM. The…

Emirates NBD has partnered with startup accelerator Techstars to integrate AI and fintech startups directly into its regional…

The UAE dirham-backed stablecoin DDSC has received a No Objection Certificate from the Central Bank of the UAE…

KamelPay has launched an integrated corporate payments platform for businesses in the UAE. Called AbsoluteCard, the product helps…

Standard Chartered has launched a capability allowing institutional clients to mint and redeem USDC. As the first Global…

Mashreq has launched an embedded insurance product for SMEs in partnership with Sukoon Insurance. The integration allows businesses…

Franklin Templeton has established a new entity in Doha to expand its asset management operations across the Middle…

MoneyHash has partnered with MENA e-payment gateway HyperPay. The agreement allows merchants using the MoneyHash platform to access…

Arab Bank Switzerland has launched a regulated wealth management entity in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) to…

Telco-backed platforms and emerging super apps are racing to dominate the UAE’s digital wallet market as the majority…

Mastercard has announced the launch of a cybersecurity centre to improve threat intelligence sharing across Africa. Designed to…

Tabby has secured consumer and SME finance licenses from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). The regulatory approval allows…

Dubai-based insights consultancy SixthFactor has published a survey detailing payment preferences across the UAE. The research highlights a…

Adyen has secured a Retail Payment Services Category II license from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).…

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has launched an upgraded e-services portal for its regulatory sandbox. The enhanced platform…

Interest in blockchain in Africa declined notably in 2025, reflected in a sharp contraction in investment. According to…

Revolut plans to launch digital banking services in South Africa by 2028. The London-based fintech has submitted a…

PayPal Ventures has paused new investment activity and is reviewing its structure, casting uncertainty over a US$100 million…