Telco-backed platforms and emerging super apps are racing to dominate the UAE’s digital wallet market as the majority of consumers…
Mastercard has announced the launch of a cybersecurity centre to improve threat intelligence sharing across Africa. Designed to connect financial…
Tabby has secured consumer and SME finance licenses from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). The regulatory approval allows the financial…
Dubai-based insights consultancy SixthFactor has published a survey detailing payment preferences across the UAE. The research highlights a growing divide…
Adyen has secured a Retail Payment Services Category II license from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The approval…
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has launched an upgraded e-services portal for its regulatory sandbox. The enhanced platform introduces automated…
Interest in blockchain in Africa declined notably in 2025, reflected in a sharp contraction in investment. According to a new…
Revolut plans to launch digital banking services in South Africa by 2028. The London-based fintech has submitted a license application…
PayPal Ventures has paused new investment activity and is reviewing its structure, casting uncertainty over a US$100 million commitment to…
The UAE Cybersecurity Council and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have completed the first cohort of their cybersecurity startup accelerator, advancing…
Huawei has introduced a framework for token monetisation in mobile networks at the Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2026. The company…
Botim Money has launched virtual IBAN-enabled wallets in the UAE. The fintech platform is targeting blue-collar workers who have historically…
Lean Technologies and Ziina have launched a one-tap pay by bank feature in the UAE. The open finance integration lets…
INFINIOS has signed an agreement with Circle Internet Financial to integrate stablecoin infrastructure into its digital payment and treasury products.…
LexisNexis is expanding its operations in the Middle East and the wider GCC region through a multi-million-dollar investment spanning technology,…
Fuze has partnered with cybersecurity firm Halborn to help banks and institutions launch compliant digital asset services. The companies announced…
HSBC has partnered with Mastercard to launch a mobile virtual card solution for corporate clients in the UAE. By embedding…
Invest Qatar has launched a venture capital funding module on its digital gateway platform to streamline how startups secure institutional…
Over the next two to three years, artificial intelligence (AI) and data will drive the next phase of transformation in…
Wio Bank, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), has launched a digital share-backed financing product named Loan…