The Abu Dhabi Smart Solutions and Services Authority (ADSSSA) formally launched its ‘Abu Dhabi Government Digital Payment platform’ (ADPay). Launched…
Month: October 2018
The Venture lab at The American University in Cairo, and university-based startup accelerator in Africa and the MENA region, Temenos,…
Bahrain FinTech Bay announces the launch of the Global Islamic & Sustainable FinTech Center (GISFC) with local, regional and international…
As digital transformation continues to play a fundamental role in shaping the way governments across the world adapt to new…
We are fortunate to witness a period of monumental progress in Africa. The changes are visible across all sectors. African…
Over the past years, Dubai has been positioning itself as a leading fintech hub in the Middle East and North…
Singapore based fintech firm Touché has signed an agreement with SEED Group as their local partner. In this agreement SEED…
Citizens and residents of Dubai will be able to make digital payments for school fees, bills and retail purchases with a stable,…
Saudi Arabia’s fledgling sovereign fund is putting in a further US$45 billion into Matsumoto Son’s famed Softbank, which in turn…
Earlier this year, Bahrain Development Bank launched its Al Wafa fund of funds, with USD100 million available for tech startups…
The Middle East has been ramping up its efforts to fund fintech initiatives lately, seemingly throughout their life cycles until…
As the Middle East witnesses the emergence of a thriving fintech ecosystem, an increasing number of events and conferences are…
Emirates NBD announced that they are launching customised banking services via WhatsApp in the UAE region. Through WhatsApp business, their…
Dubai is opening its doors to global investors who would like to start their business in the region without actually…