Fintech
Fintech
Catch-all for fintech content not captured by a more specific sub-Sector. Editors must pick a sub-Sector first; only use this term when no sub-Sector applies.
Fintech
Middle East Leads Global Financial Inclusion Gains in 2025
The UAE and Saudi Arabia drive the strongest year-over-year progress in financial inclusion worldwide, fueled by fintech growth, digital finance, and financial literacy initiatives, showi
Fintech
Wio Bank and TAMM Partner to Simplify Business Banking for UAE SMEs
Wio Bank PJSC teams up with Abu Dhabi’s TAMM platform to embed AI-enabled SME banking directly into government services, streamlining account opening, onboarding, and management for entre
Fintech
DFSA Launches DFSA Connect to Streamline Authorisations and Boost Efficiency at DIFC
The DFSA unveils DFSA Connect at GITEX, a next-gen platform that simplifies regulatory approvals, boosts efficiency by 33%, and prepares for AI-driven personalised services, supporting in
Fintech
Emirates NBD Partners with Coca-Cola Arena to Enhance Entertainment Experiences in Dubai
Emirates NBD has announced a two-year partnership with Coca-Cola Arena, becoming its Official Banking Partner to offer customers exclusive benefits, presale access, and unique experiences
Fintech
Reza Eftekhari Appointed CEO of MEIRA to Drive Investor Relations in the Middle East
Reza Eftekhari has been named CEO of the Middle East Investor Relations Association, bringing 18+ years of global governance, M&A, and ESG experience to strengthen investor relations
Fintech
HSBC and IBM Demonstrate Quantum Computing Advantage in Bond Trading
HSBC and IBM show how quantum computing can improve corporate bond trading, achieving a 34% better prediction of trade fills compared to classical methods, marking a world-first applicati
Fintech
PayPal Commits $100M to Accelerate Digital Commerce in MENA
PayPal pledges $100 million across the Middle East and Africa to fuel innovation, support startups, and expand digital commerce.
Fintech
Revolut Commits £3B to UK with New Global HQ and 1,000 Jobs
Revolut unveils its new London global HQ, pledging £3B investment and 1,000 UK jobs.
Fintech
Bybit Launches DFSA-Approved Tokenised Money Market Fund as Collateral
Bybit partners with QNB and DMZ Finance to introduce QCDT, the first DFSA-approved tokenised money market fund, unlocking $1B institutional borrowing capacity and bridging traditional fin
Fintech
dLocal Partners with Bolt to Expand Ridesharing in Emerging Markets
dLocal teams up with Bolt to streamline local payments across Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
Fintech
Tamara Secures $2.4B Asset-Backed Facility to Boost Regional Expansion
Saudi fintech unicorn Tamara raises up to $2.4B in the region’s largest asset-backed facility, refinancing prior debt and supporting new credit and payment products, accelerating growth,
Fintech
Overcoming Resistance: The Human Side of Digital Transformation
Digital transformation often fails due to cultural resistance, misaligned leadership, and talent gaps.
Fintech
Tandem Wins Isle of Man Innovation Challenge with AI-Powered Early Learning Platform
Tandem, an AI-driven platform transforming screen time into personalised storybooks and activities for children, has won the Isle of Man Innovation Challenge 2025.
Fintech
Botim Partners with Commercial Bank of Ethiopia to Streamline UAE-Ethiopia Remittances
Botim and CBE launch a landmark partnership, enabling Ethiopians in the UAE to send secure, flexible remittances to Ethiopia via direct accounts, cash pick-up, and mobile wallets, boostin
Fintech
VentureSouq Closes $2nd FinTech Fund to Boost MENA Innovation
GCC-based VC firm VentureSouq closes its second FinTech Fund, targeting early-stage startups across MENA in payments, digital banking, InsurTech, and AI-driven solutions, backed by top re
Fintech
Insider Threats and AI Risks Dominate File Security, OPSWAT Study Finds
A Ponemon Institute study sponsored by OPSWAT reveals 61% of organizations faced insider-driven file breaches, costing $2.7M each.
Fintech
