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December 21, 2021

Omanee’s ‘Outside The Block’ event throws light on latest in blockchain and fintech

Omanee brought together thousands of viewers and participants from around the world and over dozen different international companies with their representatives and speakers in the year’s biggest blockchain and fintech events towards Identity Blockchain.
by News Desk | 3 min read
December 16, 2021

UAE’s first licensed fintech LNDDO announces cooperation with Mambu

LNDDO provides SMEs with a totally digital onboarding experience, which is a novel approach to lending in the UAE. LNDDO's major distinction is a five-minute, all-digital onboarding process and a ten-minute credit decisioning process, both of which are among the fastest in region. Fintech companies use technology to ensure quick processes and consumer interaction, fintech needed a cloud-native banking platform.
by News Desk | 2 min read
November 21, 2021

VentureSouq introduces the MENA region’s first FinTech Fund

Suneel Gokhale commented: "In 2020, we started to reflect on what FinTech adoption in the MENA region was going to look like, and we dove right in. Based on emerging markets that we have invested in, we believe it is still early days in terms of FinTech ecosystem in MENA region, and we are excited about the overall opportunity set."
by News Desk | 2 min read
November 10, 2021

Fintech firm Aman finds Cairo ICT a window of opportunities

Aman, a fintech subsidiary of Raya Holding Financial Investments, is participating in Cairo ICT for the second consecutive year as the region’s largest technology event brings new opportunities for growth.
by News Desk | 2 min read
November 1, 2021

Monty Finance to enter MEA next year with latest FinTech services

Monty Finance’s consumers can avail of its features including digital on-boarding, personal financial management, and next-generation payment instruments. At the same time, end-users will also be able to receive virtual and physical cards, avail competitive digital lending options in due course, utilise its AI-tailored offerings, and engage in Monty Finance loyalty programs accompanied by reward coupon management and redemption opportunities.
by News Desk | 2 min read
October 28, 2021

Saudi-owned Rasan fintech showcased at Gitex Global

"Our Tameeni Motor, Tameeni Health, and Treza platforms are developed in KSA and are fully integrated with insurance companies, data providers, as well as electronic payment portals. It enables Rasan customers to get insurance quote in a matter of minutes. Also highlighted KSA's Vision 2030 contributed to the development of Saudi financial and insurance technologies ,” said Moayad Alfallaj.
by News Desk | 2 min read
October 20, 2021

Fintech Galaxy successfully raises $2 million seed funding

Commenting on closing of the funding round, Mirna Sleiman, Founder & CEO, Fintech Galaxy, said, "Fintech Galaxy is driving the development of a much richer, broader financial technology ecosystem that goes well beyond banking to include insurance, asset management, exchanges, and pensions. We have designed the platform in collaboration with institutions and regulatory bodies from multiple jurisdictions across the region. "
by News Desk | 2 min read
October 9, 2021

DIFC joins Fintech Surge as a strategic partner for the launch edition

This event comes at a time of revolution in the financial services sector and will provide a platform for FinTech companies to explore significant opportunities for growth. DIFC remaining at forefront of FinTech in the region and to lead the future of finance, providing all the necessary tools to develop the sector, supporting both start-ups and more established tech companies.
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September 20, 2021

Visa announces partnership with first edition of the Arab Fintech Forum

The demand for innovative and secure digital commerce solutions has accelerated, requiring Fintechs to evolve and grow faster than ever due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Working alongside startups, financial companies and leading payments technology companies such as Visa will ensure we can address these challenges and innovate new solutions that will drive financial inclusion across the GCC region.
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September 16, 2021

Fintech start-up PayBy launches ‘Send Paylink’ for quicker and cashless sales

It simplifies payments and diversifies revenue streams for all kinds of UAE businesses, including pharmacy chains with existing payment systems – any PayBy merchant can create a payment link on POS to send to their customers.
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