Checkout and SNB Formed a Strategic Partnership to Grow Digital Payments
Checkout.com has formed a strategic partnership with Saudi National Bank (SNB), Saudi Arabia’s largest acquiring bank, to accelerate digital payments and support…
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Fintech
Fintech covers the technologies reshaping payments, digital wallets, banking infrastructure, and financial services in the digital economy. From embedded finance and cross-border payments to regulatory shifts and innovation trends, this category explores how money moves in modern commerce.
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UAE Launches First Retail T-Sukuk Subscription: Minimum Investment 1,000 Dirhams
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched its first T-Sukuk retail subscription program to expand individual investors’ access to government-backed investment…
Payaza Launches AI-Powered Shopaza in 23 Countries
Africa-based fintech and payment technologies company Payaza has launched Shopaza, its AI-powered e-commerce platform developed to enable businesses in Africa to take a…
$100 Million Support for Africa’s Digital Economy
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), one of Africa’s leading development finance institutions, announced that it will invest up to $100 million in Africa-focused technology…
Egypt’s First Integrated Digital Automotive E-Commerce Platform
In a landmark development for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) retail technology sector, Valu, Egypt’s leading universal financial technology powerhouse, has…
Non-Oil Foreign Trade Between Türkiye and the UAE Exceeded $45.2 Billion in 2025
Türkiye and the UAE continue to develop their trade and investment relations under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which came into force in…
Khwarizmi Ventures Achieves Powerful $70M First Close for GCC Tech Startups
Saudi Arabia-based venture capital firm Khwarizmi Ventures has announced the first close of its second investment fund, securing more than $70 million in commitments to…
Dubai’s Integrated Digital Ecosystem Drives Positive High-Value Growth Opportunities
Dubai’s integrated digital ecosystem is emerging as a powerful engine for high-value opportunities and sustainable economic growth, reinforcing the emirate’s position as…
3 Powerful Gains as UAE Launches Digital Bank Accounts for Tourists via “Tourist Identity”
The Central Bank of the UAE (Central Bank of the UAE), in collaboration with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security and Abu Dhabi…
Türkiye Unveils Landmark Investment Reform Package to Reinforce Global Competitiveness
Türkiye has announced a comprehensive investment reform package aimed at strengthening its position in the global economy, signaling a decisive shift toward long-term…
Telr Enables Jaywan to Expand Payment Platform Capabilities for UAE Business
UAE-based payment gateway Telr has expanded its platform capabilities by enabling the country’s domestic card scheme, Jaywan, across its merchant network. The move…
Mandatory E-Invoicing Is Coming to the UAE; How Will the Implementation Work?
The UAE is preparing to roll out mandatory e-invoicing in phases. Voluntary adoption will begin in July 2026. Later, e-invoicing will become mandatory as of January 2027…
UAE Introduces 4-Corner eInvoicing Model in Major Digital Tax Breakthrough
The United Arab Emirates has introduced a 4-corner eInvoicing model, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transition toward a fully digital and automated…
Tabby’s UAE Wallet Licence Unlocks 3 Major Fintech Growth Opportunities
Middle East fintech leader Tabby has taken a major step toward becoming a full-scale financial platform after securing a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence from the…
Crisis Shakes Economic Indicators in the Middle East; A 2.2% Contraction Is Expected in 2026
Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are putting significant pressure on regional economies, while growth expectations for 2026 have been revised sharply…
Amex Introduces 5 Key Features in a Positive Agentic Commerce Development Kit Launch
American Express has unveiled a new developer toolkit designed to accelerate the adoption of agentic commerce, an emerging model where artificial intelligence agents can…
Saudi Arabia’s 85% E-Payments Milestone Signals Positive Digital Payment Boom
Saudi Arabia is rapidly moving toward a cashless economy, with electronic payments now representing 85% of total retail transactions in 2025, marking a significant leap…
MBME Pay Receives Prestigious Payment Service Provider License from the CBUAE
MBME Pay, a wholly owned subsidiary of MBME Group PJSC, has received a “Payment Service Provider” license from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to conduct merchant…
50% of European Consumers Use BNPL as Usage Rapidly Expands
Half of European consumers adopt BNPL Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services are now used by 50% of consumers across Europe, according to data published by Ecommerce News…
Kuwait Expands Fintech Reach Across 4 Global Markets with New E-Trading Platform
Kuwait’s financial sector is taking another step toward digital transformation with the launch of a new e-trading platform by Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz). The…
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