Egypt – In line with Egypt’s Vision 2030 to foster digital transformation, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has issued a new set of decrees extending the exemption of fees and commissions for bank transfers made via electronic channels, including internet banking and mobile banking apps in Egyptian pounds. This exemption also applies to all […]
Flend, a pioneering digital financing platform specializing in small, emerging, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first non-bank digital financial institution (Digital NBFI) in Egypt. The license, granted by the Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), empowers Flend to revolutionize the SME financing landscape through cutting-edge digital solutions. As the […]
Klivver Payments Secures Regulatory Approval to Launch Consumer Finance Company [Cairo, Egypt – Klivvr Payments, a prominent fintech company, has received regulatory approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to establish a consumer finance company. This milestone underscores Klivvr’s commitment to expanding non-banking financial solutions, fostering financial inclusion, and empowering customers with innovative and secure […]
Cairo, Egypt – In a significant step toward boosting Egypt’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has announced a $3 million investment in Foundation Ventures Fund. The partnership aims to drive innovation, create jobs, and promote sustainable economic growth in alignment with Egypt’s Vision 2030 strategy. Fueling Egypt’s Startup Ecosystem […]
December 9, 2024: Egypt – Banque Misr has conducted Egypt’s first public digital auction to sell its real estate assets, marking a milestone in the adoption of innovative technologies in the banking sector. The auction, held in partnership with the Belmazad.com platform, represents a new era of transparent, efficient, and fair bidding, aligning with the […]
Cairo, Egypt — In a landmark move toward enhancing digital transformation and financial inclusion in Egypt, eNovate, a subsidiary of eFinance Investment Group for Financial and Digital Investments, has announced a strategic partnership with Belbaqy, a pioneer in innovative micro-investment solutions. The partnership aims to introduce cutting-edge financial tools tailored to the needs of individuals […]
Cairo, Egypt – December 2, 2024 BanknBox, a leading digital banking and payment solutions platform based in Cairo, has announced a strategic partnership with Al Ahly Momkn, a prominent e-payments and fintech company in Egypt. This collaboration aims to revolutionize payment acceptance services across the country through advanced technology and innovative solutions. The partnership focuses […]
Middle East and North Africa, December 2024 — Nowlun, a digital freight forwarding platform disrupting the logistics industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has raised $1.7 million in seed funding. The funding round was led by Nama Ventures and A15, with participation from Sanabil 500 Global and prominent angel investors. The newly […]
Hong Kong, 26 November 2024—Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) has announced the opening of a new office in Cairo, Egypt, marking a strategic move to enhance its efforts in attracting companies from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to establish or expand their businesses in Hong Kong. This milestone also aims to foster deeper […]
In the early 2000s, the tech industry often repeated the phrase, “Every company will be a tech company.” This prediction largely materialized as businesses across sectors adopted technology to stay relevant in a rapidly digitizing world. Now, as we navigate the complexities of a more interconnected digital economy, a new mantra is taking hold: “Every tech company […]