In June last year, Careem became one of the earliest super apps to debut in the Middle East. Just months…

According to a new report by Carma, Kuwait Finance House (KFH) is the most popular MENA-based Islamic bank by media…

Global paytech company Global Processing Services has officially launched its operations in the MENA region, the company announced in a…

Middle East and Asia-based API infrastructure company M2P Solutions announced a strategic partnership with Canadian payment solutions provider Buckzy Payments…

UAE-based social commerce and payments platform Zbooni has closed its Series A round with a second tranche of US$4.5 million.…

Velmie, a fintech and banking software provider, has introduced an FX and cross-border transfers module connected to market-leading providers such…

The MENA payments sector is continuing its accelerated growth curve sparked last year. Driven by booming ecommerce adoption and a…

Saudi Arabia-based digital payment and POS solutions startup CashIn has raised SAR 6 million, or US$1.6 million, in a seed…

Open banking in the Middle East has become one of the latest buzzwords to come out of the region’s accelerated…

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst of change in the payment industry landscape,…

UAE-based healthcare financing solution Klaim has fetched US$1.6 million in a pre-Series A funding round, according to an announcement by…

Paytech in the UAE is one of the top emerging opportunities being eyed by startups, financial institutions and investors. Demand…

hala, an Abu Dhabi-based insurtech company, has secured US$5 million in a fresh fundraise, the company announced in a statement.…

Singaporean fintech Thunes has announced a partnership with one of Pakistan’s largest banks, Bank Alfalah. The partnership will enable the…

Islamic banking and financial services are picking up pace worldwide. Greater awareness, and improved legal and regulatory structures have helped…

In the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, demand for digital wallets is on the rise. This trend is fueled…

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has launched Amwali, the world’s first Islamic digital bank for young people, according to an…

European fintech ecosystem builder finleap entered into a strategic partnership with Bahraini telecoms company Batelco, according to an announcement earlier…

Rental collection platform Ajar has expanded its operations to Bahrain, according to a recent announcement. With a presence in Kuwait…

UAE-based buy now pay later (BNPL) company tabby has secured US$50 million in its latest round of funding, according to…