Cairo, Egypt – MNT-Halan, Egypt and MENA’s first fintech unicorn, announced the successful first closing of an investment round led by Al Ahly Capital, the investment subsidiary of the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), following the completion of all necessary approvals from the relevant regulatory authorities. The transaction marks a significant milestone for both the company […]
Payment Companies in the GCC: Who Is Shaping the Merchant Acquiring and Digital Payment Infrastructure Landscape?
From Bahrain and the UAE to Saudi Arabia and Oman, how Gulf payment companies have helped build the merchant acquiring, POS, and payment gateway ecosystems that support today’s digital economy. Over the past decades, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has experienced significant growth in digital payments, driven by economic expansion, e-commerce adoption, and the region’s […]
Al Salem Holding Secures FRA Approval to Expand Investment and Financial Services Activities
Dr. Bahaa Salem: New License Supports the Group’s Ambitions to Expand Across Investment and Financial Services Cairo, Egypt – Al Salem Group has obtained approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to engage in the activity of holding companies, supporting its plans to expand in establishing companies that issue financial securities and to enhance its investments […]
FABMISR and Network International announce strategic partnership to accelerate digital payments in Egypt
Cairo, Egypt – First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr (FABMISR), one of the largest banks operating in Egypt, have entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Network International, a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). This alliance aims to provide FABMISR with a complete range of payment processing services, accelerating the bank’s digital […]
GrowthLabs Acquires Startup Gate Nearing 35mln Egyptian Pound Deal to build unified startup infrastructure across MENA
The deal aims to Build MENA’s First Unified Digital infrastructure for innovation, entrepreneurship, and startups Ambitious expansion roadmap targeting 5 new countries by the end of 2026 Cairo, Egypt — May 18, 2025 — GrowthLabs, a leader in digital ecosystem building, today announced its acquisition of Startup Gate, a hub connecting founders, investors, and mentors. […]
Valu and Fawry partner to offer flexible payment and financing solutions on the myfawry app
Cairo: Valu, Egypt’s leading financial technology powerhouse, announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Fawry, Egypt’s leading fintech and electronic payments company, to introduce Valu services as a new flexible payment and financing option on the myfawry app. This collaboration reflects Valu’s ongoing commitment to expanding its digital financing solutions and enhancing customer experience by […]
Egypt proptech Byit Expands into the UAE, Launches AI Powered Solutions to Drive Cross Border Real Estate Transactions
Cairo, Egypt – May 2026 – Byit, an Egypt born proptech startup, has announced its expansion into the UAE alongside the launch of a new suite of AI powered solutions. These tools are designed to empower real estate brokers and enable more efficient cross border property transactions. The move comes just months after the strategic […]
Egypt’s BNPL player Valu Secures FRA Approval to Establish SME Financing Business
Valu’s expansive merchant network stands to be among the primary beneficiaries, gaining direct access to tailored financing solutions through the platform they already trust. Valu, Egypt’s leading financial technology powerhouse, has received regulatory approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to establish a dedicated Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Financing business, a strategic move that […]
Valu enables seamless digital onboarding on Dubai Phone App, expanding access to instant BNPL services in Egypt
Cairo, Valu, Egypt’s leading universal financial technology powerhouse, announced today a new partnership with Dubai Phone to introduce a fully digital onboarding experience, allowing customers to activate their account and pay with Valu through the Dubai Phone application. This collaboration enables users who are not yet Valu customers to seamlessly activate their Valu account and gain […]
Kiwe receives final CBE approval
Cairo, Egypt – 26 April 2026: Kiwe, the home-grown fintech startup built around how people actually use money today, has received final approval from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to launch its application and card in the Egyptian market, marking the arrival of a new wave of fintech that is more relevant, user-centric, and […]
