FeaturedFintechFintech investments in EMEA reaches $39 bn in H1 21IFM CorrespondentNovember 25, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentNovember 25, 2021 UAE reached the EMEA top ten fintech deals during the period... Read more
FeaturedFintechWizz Financial received green light from central bank for UAE exchange acquisitionIFM CorrespondentSeptember 24, 2021September 29, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentSeptember 24, 2021September 29, 2021 UAE Exchange engages in money transfer, foreign exchange and payment services... Read more
BankingFeaturedAjman Bank-Kamel Pay partner to bring innovative payment solutions to the UAEWebAdminAugust 23, 2021 by WebAdminAugust 23, 2021 The partnership will have a substantial impact on the adoption of secure and cashless payments across the UAE... Read more
FeaturedFintechUAE-based fintech NOW Money secures funding to expand in GCCPritam BordoloiMarch 31, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 31, 2021 The fintech secured $7 mn in a funding round led by Anthemis Exponential Ventures... Read more
FeaturedFintechDubai-based fintech FlexxPay secures $3 mn fundingPritam BordoloiFebruary 15, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 15, 2021 Investors that participated in the funding round include JIMCO, DIFC Fintech Fund and Wamda among other... Read more
FeaturedFintechEmirates Payment Services rolls out Empay in DubaiPritam BordoloiDecember 2, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiDecember 2, 2020 Empay is the world’s first contactless instant credit lifestyle payment ecosystem... Read more
FeaturedFintech82% of MidEast banking customers are open to fintech solutions: StudyPritam BordoloiJune 23, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 23, 2020 The study found that of the 18% unwilling to use fintech, 40% cited security and privacy as their biggest concerns... Read more
FeaturedFintechUAE-based Fintech TPAY Mobile acquires 100% stake in Turkey’s PayguruPritam BordoloiJune 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 11, 2020 The deal is subject to the approval of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey and the Competition Authority... Read more
FeaturedFintechUAE, Abu Dhabi to jointly host Fintech Abu Dhabi initiative in NovemberInternational Finance Business DeskMay 12, 2020May 12, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 12, 2020May 12, 2020 Fintech Abu Dhabi is a leading initiative created to support startups, innovation, research and collaboration in the industry across the region... Read more
FeaturedFintechBahrain’s GFH acquires 70% stake in Dubai fintech MarshalPritam BordoloiFebruary 20, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 20, 2020 While GFH will hold a 6.3% stake in Marshal, GFH’s investors will hold up to 63.7%... Read more