FinTech
Bahrain launches region’s first fintech venture studio, HP Spring Studios
Al Waha Fund of Funds, managed by Bahrain Development Bank, and international investment firm Hambro Perks have announced the launch of HP Spring Studios, the MENA region’s first fintech venture...
Ziina all set to enter Jordan
Ziina is coming to Jordan. Having launched their digital wallet in February 2022, and their proprietary payment keyboard, the Ziiboard, just this month, the Jordanian expansion is the latest milestone...
UAE-based fintech Tabby expands into Egypt
Tabby, the Middle East’s leading payments and shopping app, announced its launch in Egypt, enabling shoppers to pay over time without any interest or fees. Tabby works with multiple brands including L...
Nigerian fintech startup, Grey raises $2 m in seed funding
Grey, a fintech started by two Nigerians to simplify sending and receiving foreign payments for Africans, has raised $2 million in seed funding. The service offered by Grey enables its customers to ha...
Saudi rolls out discounted digital signature service
In a bid to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs), fintech companies, and entrepreneurs, sirar by stc and Fintech Saudi sign an agreement to provide a discounted digital signature service packag...
Amazon Payment Services takes part in the inaugural DIFC Fintech Week 2022
This week, Amazon Payment Services took part in the inaugural DIFC Fintech Week 2022. A thought leadership conference, DIFC Fintech Week took a deep dive into the latest opportunities, challenges, and...
DIFC launches the region’s first Open Finance Lab
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) today launched the region’s first Open Finance Lab, heralding a new era of finance in the region. The Open Finance Lab initiative is a six-month programme t...
UAE FinTech start-up QFIL Solutions wins ‘Best FinTech AI solution’ award
UAE based FinTech start-up, QFIL Solutions has scooped the ‘Best Fintech AI Solution’ award in the IFX EXPO International – Ultimate Fintech Awards 2022, recently held at a glitterin...
Qashio launch region’s first corporate debit cards in UAE
UAE-based fintech company, Qashio, announced the launch of the UAE’s first corporate expense management card and software for business transactions, offering companies new levels of control over spend...