Cairo, Egypt – Egyptian deep-tech startup ReNile has announced the successful closure of its first investment round, raising an eight-figure amount in local currency. The funding round was led by Keheilan Fund, a prominent investment entity specializing in deep-tech ventures, under the leadership of Dr. Ahmed Abdel Hamid. Known for championing advanced technology in the […]
Sylndr and TRU launch the first Integrated Digital Platform for Car Financing in Egypt
Cairo, Egypt – Sylndr, Egypt’s leading platform for buying and selling used cars, in collaboration with the TRU App, has announced the launch of “Sylndr Swift Powered by TRU,” the country’s first fully-integrated digital car financing platform. By combining advanced digital application procedures with certified vehicles from Sylndr, the new platform aims to redefine the […]
Egypt-based Paymob Secures Retail Payment Services License from the Central Bank of UAE
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 […]
Egypt’s Talent 360 Secures Six-Figure Investment to Accelerate Expansion in Saudi Arabia
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 […]
Visa brings Apple Pay to its customers in Egypt
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 […]
Al Baraka Bank Egypt Maintains Islamic Banking Leadership
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 […]
Orascom Development Appoints Hazem Helal as CEO of O West, Makadi Heights, and Byoum
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 […]
Four MENA Countries Stand Out with their Highly Mature Fintech Strategies
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 […]
Palm Hills to Host Inaugural Content Player Awards
“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 acquires Kashat, Pharos Microfinance to offer Instant Loans to Underbanked in Egypt
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 […]
