Posts From Sharon Lewis
These 3 Abu Dhabi Startup Investors Made Big Bets on Fintech
The year has seen a flurry of activity across the tech landscape in the Middle East, but especially so for fintech. Startup investors, both private and government-backed, have flocked to this sector in the UAE, just like they have across
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12 Fintech Startup Founders in the Middle East That Are Making Waves
There’s a lot of buzz doing the rounds for fintech startups in the Middle East, but not too much is known about the faces behind these companies – fintech startup founders. Founders and founding teams are often the make-or-break of
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8 Must Know MENA Fintech Venture Investors for Funding in 2022
The fintech industry in the MENA region has had a blockbuster year so far. MENA venture investors have pumped record-level funds into this sector this year, leading to uptick both in number of rounds as well as total deal value.
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Where Can You Make Crypto Investments in the UAE?
Crypto investments have been gathering attention in the Middle East, and developments in this space have been especially accelerated in the UAE over the past few years. According to a 2021 YouGov survey, one in four people in the UAE
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Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority Launches SANDBOX Accelerator
The Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) has launched an early-stage startup programme called SANDBOX, according to a recent announcement. SANDBOX is a 12-month programme aimed at supporting early-stage tech startups to scale and raise funds. The programme was announced at
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Is Branch Banking a Thing of the Past in the UAE? – Fintech Surge 2021
The death of branch and traditional banking was a top theme at the Digital Banking Summit – Fintech Surge 2021. Held at Dubai World Trade Centre, the conference saw a number of panels featuring founders, executives, regulators and fintech experts,
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Super App Careem Is Stepping Into Payments
In June last year, Careem became one of the earliest super apps to debut in the Middle East. Just months into the pandemic, CEO and Co-founder of the company Mudassir Sheikha announced the launch on Twitter. “Excited to launch the
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6 UAE Digital Banks to Watch Out For
Digital banking is becoming increasingly competitive in the UAE, with new players, new banking models, and an eager market. Studies indicate that 72% of UAE residents use digital banking services at least once a week, with nearly a fourth using
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6 Hot Fintech Startups in Dubai and Abu Dhabi 2021
Financial districts of both emirates – the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) – have been heavily active in promoting fintech within the country, and setting the stage for more fintech startups to emerge.
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7 Popular Middle East Fintech Trends 2021
The Middle East fintech sector is undergoing a period of incredible transformation. From fintech funding upsurges, to rising fintech adoption, growing financial inclusion and a growing number of homegrown startups, Middle East fintech is evolving rapidly and in many directions.
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