Limited, a US-based next-generation fintech startup offering stablecoin-based global banking services with self-custody, has secured US$7 million in a seed…
Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has partnered with Visa to enhance cross-border business-to-business (B2B) transactions. The collaboration involves the integration of…
Emirates NBD Group, Dubai’s government-owned bank and one of the largest banking groups in the Middle East in terms of…
The startup ecosystem in MENA experienced renewed momentum in May 2025, securing a total of US$289 million across 44 deals.…
Mawarid Finance, in partnership with Arab Financial Services (AFS), a digital payments solutions provider and fintech enabler in the Middle…
Saudi Arabia’s digital bank D360, backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), is in preliminary discussions with potential global investors…
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has announced the appointment of Juma Thani Alhameli as Chief Operating Officer, effective 10…
At its Annual General Meeting, the Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF), anchored by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and…
In the Middle East and Africa (MEA), mobile wallets have transformed into a large and diverse market, home to approximately…
BENEFIT, a company in Bahrain’s fintech and electronic financial transactions sector, has announced the launch of the fourth edition of…
Stride Ventures, a India-based player in venture debt, has announced a significant expansion across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), with…
At its annual Cyber Security Weekend for the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) region, Kaspersky announced the discovery of…
StashAway, a digital investment platform operating across Asia and the Middle East, has named Raaed Sheibani as its new Country…
Emirates NBD has entered into a partnership with iPiD, a Singapore-based provider of Know Your Payee (KYP) validation services. The…
Turkish authorities have detained 13 individuals as part of an ongoing investigation into fintech company Papara, over allegations of money…
Stitch, a Saudi Arabia-based platform for launching and scaling financial products, has announced the close of a US$10 million seed…
Sixteen companies have received fintech licenses from Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to support the digital transformation of the nonbanking…
Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, has entered into a strategic partnership with Yas Investments, a multi-family investment platform and…
A new survey by Arthur D. Little (ADL), covering 24 banks in the UAE and 18 in the Kingdom of…
The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) of the UAE has officially introduced the region’s first “Finfluencer” license, marking a significant…