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Cleeng Taps Adyen to Enhance Subscription Payment Experience in the UAE
Global payments platform Adyen announced that it has expanded its partnership with Cleeng into the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Cleeng, known for its Subscriber Retention Management (SRM) software in the media and entertainment sectors, marks its entry into the UAE,
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Redefining Resilience for Banks in the Digital Era With the Four Zeros
The banking industry stands at the brink of a major transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements and changing customer expectations in a dynamic digital landscape. This transformation is not without its challenges, as banks grapple with the critical task of
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Telco-Backed Platforms Leads E-Wallet Market in Africa and the Middle East
Africa and the Middle East boast 12 prominent e-wallets. These platforms are primarily provided by telecom companies, enable users to varied operations from the mobile phones, including payments, money transfers and remittances, and are gaining ground at a fast pace,
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Visa Joins Dubai Fintech Summit as Co-Host
Vis has joined the Dubai FinTech Summit organised by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), as a Founding Partner & Co-Host underscoring its dedication to support innovative and future thinking businesses on a global scale. Visa has cemented its partnership with
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bolttech Expands to Middle East Through Partnership with stc Group
bolttech, an international insurtech company, has announced a partnership with stc Group, a key player in telecommunications and digital transformation in the Middle East. This partnership marks bolttech‘s expansion to several new markets, leveraging stc Group’s established presence in the
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Kigali Financial Centre and Abu Dhabi Global Market Form Strategic Partnership
Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a comprehensive framework for collaboration between the two financial centres. The strategic collaboration was inked in ADGM’s Authority Building with an esteemed
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Singapore Gulf Bank Secures Funding From Bahrain’s Sovereign Wealth Fund
Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat announced an investment in Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB), a new digital bank founded by Whampoa Group. This investment will support SGB’s launch and growth in Bahrain, following the bank’s recent licensing approval from the Central
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AWS to Invest $5.3 Billion Into Infrastructure Center in Saudi Arabia
Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced it will launch an AWS infrastructure Region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2026. The new AWS Region will give developers, startups, entrepreneurs, and enterprises, as well as healthcare, education, gaming, and nonprofit
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Moneyhash Raises $4.5 Million Seed Funding
MoneyHash, an USA and Egypt based payment orchestration platform has successfully raised $4.5M in a seed funding round. The round was co-led by COTU Ventures and Sukna Ventures, with participation from RZM Investment, Dubai Future District Fund, VentureFriends, and a
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Bahrain Fintech Bay Partners with Qatar Financial Center
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB) and the Qatar Financial Center Authority (QFCA), ushering in a new era of collaboration in the fintech sector across the region. T This agreement establishes a comprehensive
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