Tagged: mena

May 8, 2024 @ 9:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Emirates NBD, a banking group in the MENA (and Türkiye) region, has announced Chainalysis as a key council member of the Digital Asset Lab. Chainalysis, the blockchain data platform, will “join professional services firm PwC, digital asset transfer and direct custody technology platform Fireblocks, and… Read More

May 6, 2024 @ 9:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The UAE card payments market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6% between 2024 and 2028 to reach AED764.1 billion ($208.2 billion) in 2028, according to GlobalData, a data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Payment Cards Analytics reveals “that card… Read More

May 6, 2024 @ 11:17 am By JD Alois  |  

A legal consultancy has published a report on the regulatory environment for Fintechs in the MENA region. While digital finance is the future of all financial services, the emergence and regulation of various services have differed worldwide.  KARM Legal Consultants has crafted a “Fintech Legal… Read More

April 28, 2024 @ 10:01 am By Michael Wong  |  

Abu Dhabi wealth fund ADQ announced the launch of the Jasoor Fund, a new technology-focused investment fund, with a capital base of $180 million The fund aims to drive digital transformation and economic growth across the region. This initiative marks a crucial milestone in the… Read More

April 26, 2024 @ 5:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the aftermath of recent severe weather conditions the UAE witnessed, global payments solution provider Checkout.com has conducted a comprehensive analysis revealing significant shifts in transaction volumes across various sectors. The data sheds light on the profound impact of adverse weather “on consumer online shopping… Read More

April 25, 2024 @ 6:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre of the UAE’s capital, and Hacken, a global enabler of blockchain security auditing, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set new benchmarks for blockchain security and compliance. This partnership reflects a synergy “between a… Read More

April 20, 2024 @ 6:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has opened registration for its fourth edition of the Investment Immersion Program (IIP) as from Wednesday, April 17, 2024 for six weeks. The program is an apprenticeship that aims “to employ and develop local investment professionals.” The program, which comprises… Read More

April 2, 2024 @ 10:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital asset exchange Fasset’s app is now officially available to users in the UAE. The app offers access to broker-dealer services for “both early investors and experienced real-world asset investors seeking to diversify their investment portfolio with digital assets.” Fasset’s platform allows secure and seamless… Read More

April 2, 2024 @ 8:59 am By JD Alois  |  

Recently, global investment crowdfunding provider Republic partnered with Stake – a real estate investment platform based in Dubai. This was the first time Republic had announced a collaboration with a Middle East Fintech. Stake  reports over 475,000 registered users from 165+ countries. Apparently, Republic sees… Read More

April 1, 2024 @ 10:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Startups operating in the MENA region have reportedly secured over $250 million in capital during March 2024, according to an update shared by local sources. To be precise, MENA startups acquired $254 million across 54 different deals, which is up considerably by 186% MoM from… Read More

March 24, 2024 @ 7:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coupa, the AI-driven platform that helps you operate smarter and grow faster, today announced the launch of its first data center in the Middle East, to be inaugurated in collaboration with the Amazon Web Services (AWS) team in Dubai. The new data center highlights Coupa’s… Read More

March 19, 2024 @ 9:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Eazy Financial Services, a Bahraini financial institute specialized in Point-of-Sale (POS) and online payment gateway acquiring services, announces is collaboration with Tabby, MENA’s e-commerce and financial services apps. This partnership marks a significant milestone as EazyPay becomes “the provider of buy now pay later (BNPL)… Read More

March 15, 2024 @ 3:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

International insurtech bolttech recently announced its expansion into the Middle East with the launch of its partnership with stc Group, the telecommunications company acting as the engine of digital transformation in the region. bolttech’s collaboration with stc Group will “provide stc’s customers with innovative, embedded… Read More

March 7, 2024 @ 6:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Rabeh Financial, a Saudi Arabia-based company that claims to be specializing in crowdfunding services and equity exchange, has recently announced during the events of LEAP24 conference, its success in closing a seed funding round of 3 million Saudi Riyals, in collaboration “with Mjalis Investment Company… Read More

March 7, 2024 @ 8:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Online investment firm Republic has announced a new partnership that will see the Fintech expand into the Middle-East. According to a note from the firm, Republic has formed a partnership with Stake, an online investment platform for real estate in Dubai. Republic claims the deal… Read More

March 6, 2024 @ 9:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

uqudo, the digital identity company in the MEA region, has entered into a collaboration with Tamara, a fintech platform in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region. This strategic partnership represents “a significant milestone in the financial landscape of the GCC, poised to elevate digital transactions… Read More

March 6, 2024 @ 5:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Salla, which claims to be among the leading SaaS e-commerce enablers in Saudi Arabia, has raised $130 million in a Pre-IPO funding round which has been “co-led by Investcorp and Sanabil, and with the participation of STV as the largest investor.” This new investment is… Read More

March 1, 2024 @ 7:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) has partnered with Loop, a digital payments technology company licensed by SAMA, to empower businesses and consumers across the Kingdom with greater access to advanced credit card offerings and innovative payment solutions. The partnership will see Loop “expand its portfolio, enhance its… Read More

March 1, 2024 @ 8:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) is set to launch Qatar’s “first” venture capital (VC) Fund of Funds, a strategic investment program to foster innovation in Qatar. The Fund of Funds program will “invest more than USD 1 billion in international and regional venture capital funds.” The… Read More

February 29, 2024 @ 9:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Eazy Financial Services (EazyPay), a Bahraini financial institute specialized in Point-of-Sale (POS) and online payment gateway acquiring services, has joined forces with Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, in order “to enable Visa Direct, a cutting-edge funds transfer solution for EazyPay’s customer… Read More