09/15/2022
Jordanian FinTech liwwa bags $18.5m pre-Series B
liwwa claims it will deploy the new funds towards its growth and expansion plans going forward.
FinTech
09/14/2022
Startups Drive Payment Innovation in Jordan’s Emerging FinTech Hub
From Abu Dhabi, NymCard can now easily orchestrate its operations across the MENA region, where it is looking to remain long-term.
09/14/2022
ADQ-backed digital bank Wio launches in UAE
Platform seeks to provide next-generation banking solutions
09/13/2022
Boursa Kuwait data now available on “Yahoo Finance” media platform and “Apple Stocks” application
The application sources its information from “Yahoo Finance”, enabling the user to monitor the stock market and follow stocks and indices of choice.
09/12/2022
Sohar International offers free of charge local and & international transfers through mobile banking app
The offer will run for an extended period of time until 31 December 2022
09/12/2022
Shakeup at Egyptian startup Capiter raises questions of overvaluation
Capiter crisis not necessarily to affect the larger entrepreneurial ecosystem in Egypt
09/08/2022
Dubai and Abu Dhabi are first cities for Metarverse Holdings’ $54.5m global launch
Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s most iconic attractions and landmarks, along with real-world utilities, will be accessible from the comfort of users’ homes.
09/07/2022
QIB introduces new features to mobile app
Available exclusively for QIB Personal Banking customers, the new feature is part of the Bank’s ongoing efforts to provide customers with a more personalized service through the QIB Mobile App.
09/07/2022
Palazzo Versace Dubai taps Binance to accept crypto payments
The ultra-luxury property now accepts cryptocurrency payments for stays, dining and spa experiences
09/05/2022
Final call for techpreneurs: KPMG Kuwait set to kick-off the Global Tech Innovator competition
In a pitch-based competition, participating tech innovators and disruptors will present their ideas in front of a panel of judges, comprising industry experts and leaders from Kuwait. The Kuwait winner will qualify for the Global finale in Lisbon and win
09/01/2022
Commercial Bank ranks at the top in 2022 Euromoney Digital Rankings
It’s noteworthy to say, as a new and integral addition to Euromoney.com, Market Leaders Rankings are the go-to destination for banks’ current and prospective clients to assess the banking market’s key players around the world.
08/31/2022
Raqmiyat partners Codebase Technologies in UAE and KSA
In turn, customers will gain access to an extensive range of innovative banking and payment products tailored to their lifestyles.
08/26/2022
ADIB Egypt partners with SimpliFi to boost e-payments
The collaboration came in line with the bank’s objective to expand its portfolio and enhance its digital solutions
08/26/2022
Saudi Central Bank allows Lean Tech and Mod5r to regulatory sandbox
The fintech provides a platform that allows its clients to integrate with their customer's bank accounts to retrieve relevant information or initiate bank transfers.
08/26/2022
How UAE banks can ride the digital wave to a new era of peerless service
Harnessing emerging technologies leads to enhanced compliance and reduced costs
08/26/2022
Number of users affected by spyware in the Middle East decreases in the second quarter of 2022
Enterprises remain on alert
08/25/2022
Geidea partners with MOXEY to offer inclusive digital payment solutions to land freight merchants
Partnership will deliver a suite of integrated digital payment solutions for MOXEY merchants network across freight and mobility sectors
08/24/2022
ADIB-Egypt and Simplifi partner to expand the digital payments ecosystem in Egypt
This partnership demonstrates both entities’ commitment to constant innovation, introducing unprecedented services and solutions to Egypt’s Banking and FinTech industries.
08/24/2022
Commercial Bank launches Google Pay in Qatar
In order to set up Google Pay and avail of this service, customers should first download the Google Wallet App from Google Play store.
08/23/2022
Volante Technologies Research Reveals Middle East and Africa Financial Institutions Have Ambitious Payments Modernization Plans
Region poised to make more investment in payments modernization over next two years than any other geography