PayPal has entered into a partnership with NEO PAY, a UAE-based digital payments provider. The collaboration allows merchants across the…

Snowflake has made its AI Data Cloud generally available on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Middle East (UAE) Region. The…

WRISE Group, a Singapore-based independent wealth management firm, has formed a strategic alliance with The Continental Group, one of the…

In 2025, fintech in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continued to grow and evolve, driven by new regulatory developments, widespread…

In 2025, Saudi Arabia exceeded its fintech targets, recording expansion in its startup community, strong investment activity, and expanding cashless…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) leads the world in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, with 59.4% of the country’s working-age population…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established itself as the leading fintech hub in the Middle East, boasting 329 fintech…

Fintech in Saudi Arabia is growing at a rapid pace, fueled by an expanding startup ecosystem, a rising talent pool,…

GITEX GLOBAL 2025 opened on 13 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Marking its 45th year, the event hosts…

Global financial platform Airwallex is fast-tracking its expansion in the Middle East, securing key licences, setting up new operations and…

The fintech market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has expanded at a rapid pace. O ver the…

Visa has introduced Visa Private, a premium offering designed for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) seeking services and benefits beyond standard card…

Revolut has received in-principle approval for its Stored Value Facilities and Retail Payment Services (Category II) licenses from the Central…

The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has signed a MoU with Swedish fintech firm Vermiculus to explore cooperation on financial…

Holo, a UAE-based proptech, has raised US$22 million in one of the largest Series A rounds in the GCC in…

Qatar, guided by its National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030), is emerging as one of the world’s fastest growing economies. Central…

BurjX, a UAE-based digital asset trading platform licensed for both brokerage and custody services by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority…

Ant International, a global provider of digital payment, digitisation, and financial technology services, has announced two developments that mark a…

Ruya and Ignyte have formalised their strategic partnership, bringing together ruya’s digital‑first Islamic banking expertise and Ignyte’s government‑backed, all‑in‑one start-up…

Altery, a UK-based fintech company, has confirmed that its MENA subsidiary, Altery MENA, has been granted a regulatory license by…