DUBAI, UAE: Paymob, the leading financial services enabler in MENA-P, announces it has been granted the Retail Payment Services License by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) after successfully meeting all regulatory conditions and requirements through a rigorous approval process. The license authorizes Paymob to offer merchant acquiring, payment aggregation services, and domestic fund transfers […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Talent 360, a leading provider of integrated HR solutions, has successfully closed a six-figure investment round led by C.STAR, a prominent Saudi business development and startup ecosystem enabler. This strategic partnership will enable Talent 360 to strengthen its presence in Saudi Arabia, play a more integral role in the Kingdom’s rapidly […]
Egypt – Cairo — Visa, a world leader in digital payments, today brings Apple Pay to its customers in Egypt. Apple Pay is a safe, secure and easy way to pay in-store, in-app and online. To pay in-store, customers simply double-click the side button and hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a payment terminal […]
Cairo, Egypt – Al Baraka Bank Egypt serves as a leading example in the Egyptian banking sector, being one of the most prominent financial institutions in the Islamic banking sector for over 40 years. In 2024, the bank achieved several significant milestones while continuing to provide innovative Sharia-compliant banking services, while playing a crucial role in digital […]
Cairo, 15 January 2025: Orascom Development, the leading international developer of vibrant, integrated communities across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, has announced the appointment of Hazem Helal as the CEO of O West, Makadi Heights, and Byoum by Orascom Development. In support of Orascom Development’s ambition to be an international developer of prime […]
Arab Advisors Group released a new research report exploring the growing fintech market in the Arab World. The report expands on the current fintech landscape in the Arab region, covering the fintech regulatory frameworks, licensing, legality of cryptocurrency, fintech goals and initiatives, challenges and governmental vision for the sector in 19 Arab countries. Moreover, Arab Advisors […]
“A New Chapter for Digital Content Creation Industry” Cairo, January 14, 2025 – Today marks an exciting milestone in the digital content industry with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Palm Hills, ievents, Tayarah and DigiSay Group, the creators of the Content Player Awards (CPA). The CPA is set to debut in […]
Raseedi, a fintech company focused on serving Egypt’s underbanked population, has acquired Kashat and its subsidiary Pharos Microfinance in an equity deal, as per a press release. The acquisition allows Raseedi to expand its services by offering instant cash loans of up to EGP 3,000 to underserved individuals. The move supports Raseedi’s efforts to introduce […]
January 6, 2025 PayMint, a leading financial technology company, has announced that it has obtained final approval from the Central Bank of Egypt to launch its first Meeza prepaid cards in partnership with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank – Egypt (ADIB-Egypt). This milestone aligns with the bank’s continuous efforts to collaborate with FinTech companies to provide […]
Cairo, Egypt – ReNile, an Egypt-based agri-tech startup, has successfully closed a funding round of $450,000 from undisclosed investors. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in end-to-end smart farming solutions, leveraging technology to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability. The funding will support ReNile’s ambitious expansion plans, including establishing a subsidiary in Saudi Arabia to manufacture […]