GCC Series: High Smartphone Penetration, Govt Support Boosts UAE’s FinTech Growth
Although not all countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab…
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Newly launched Shariah-Compliant Islamic coin wins the ethics debate
Crypto has captured the imagination of millions, if not billions, after the Crash of 2008. Whoever Satoshi Nakamoto is,…
Bahrain's Solidarity launches mobile application
Solidarity Bahrain has announced the launch of its mobile application on iOS and Android operating platforms. The mobile application…
Saudi STC raises number of 5G sites by 132%, records 55% increase in network usage on day of Tarwiyah
The volume of stc network usage increased after the arrival of pilgrims in Mina from the early morning hours of…
UAE launches NextGenFDI to attract world’s top digital companies
The UAE has launched NextGenFDI, a campaign to attract digitally enabled companies and highly skilled talent to the country. …
UAE’s YAP secures $41m to support continued expansion
Dubai-based start-up YAP has raised $41 million to support its growth as it looks to expand its operations. The…
Fable Fintech forays into Bahrain with Batelco Financial Services
Fable Fintech, a global banking infrastructure company enabling SaaS-powered platforms for cross-border, corporate, trade, and FX transactions, announced its foray…
Saudi edtech startup AlGooru raises $1.8m in seed funding
AlGooru, a Saudi-based edtech startup, raised $1.8 million in a seed funding round with participation from Saudi venture capital firms,…
Digital bank Zand announces board of directors
Gearing up for an imminent launch, Zand, the first digital bank to provide both retail and corporate services, has announced…
CoinMENA joins Visa’s Fintech fast track program
CoinMENA has announced that it has joined Visa’s Fintech Fast Track program, speeding up the process of integrating with Visa,…
Blockchain technology finding its way into digital advertising
Amid Market Volatility, MEmob+ Embraces Blockchain Technology & Accepts Crypto Payments, Here’s Why! Of late, there has been a…
Loan Financing Company turns to ICSFS for core banking tech
Loan Financing Company (LFC), a microfinance start-up in Saudi Arabia, has received a preliminary approval from the country’s regulator, SAMA,…