FeaturedFintechHas MENA’s fintech sector reached its saturation point? Experts revealIFM CorrespondentMarch 1, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 1, 2023 Fintechs are discovering these niche markets with better products and doing it more quickly... Read more
FeaturedIslamic FinanceStartup impact: Is MENA the next Silicon Valley?WebAdminJanuary 6, 2023 by WebAdminJanuary 6, 2023 In January 2022, Saudi Arabia financial company Foodics acquired food tech startup POSRocket... Read more
Business LeadersMagazineFuture of healthcare in Kuwait and the rest of MENAIFM CorrespondentJune 16, 2022June 16, 2022 by IFM CorrespondentJune 16, 2022June 16, 2022 'Access to the best medical care from the comfort of your home.'... Read more
FeaturedFinanceSaudi Arabia’s Insights Advisory receives international recognitionWebAdminMay 27, 2022May 27, 2022 by WebAdminMay 27, 2022May 27, 2022 The company has recorded a yearly growth rate of 90% in revenues in FY 2021.... Read more
BankingFeaturedStandard Chartered shuts operations in many Middle East, African countriesIFM CorrespondentApril 19, 2022 by IFM CorrespondentApril 19, 2022 This step has been taken to improve profits by narrowing its focus to faster-growing markets situated in the region.... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyGlobal IT spending to increase by 5.5% to reach $4.5 tn in 2022IFM CorrespondentNovember 22, 2021November 22, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentNovember 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Around $1.5 tn will be spent on communications services... Read more
EconomyFeaturedChanges in policy framework key to transforming recovery in MENA: IMFIFM CorrespondentOctober 25, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 25, 2021 While several countries in the region have made significant strides, but the progress has been inconsistent... Read more
EconomyFeaturedIFC invests $10.4 bn in the private sector of MENAWebAdminAugust 25, 2021 by WebAdminAugust 25, 2021 The funds will help thousands of small businesses gain access to finances, trading, and partnership... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyCybercrime, corporate fraud costing global economy $11 tn each yearWebAdminJuly 6, 2021 by WebAdminJuly 6, 2021 Global cybercrime costs to grow by 15% per year over the next five years... Read more
FeaturedIslamic FinanceGlobal Islamic Finance to grow by 12% in 2021-22: S&PPritam BordoloiMay 4, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMay 4, 2021 The growth will be driven by increased sukuk issuance in key markets... Read more