Joa Capital, AlJazira Capital, and other angel investors participated in the startup’s latest funding round
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Qi, in partnership with Ant International, launches SuperQi, the lifestyle super app
Developed in collaboration with Ant International and powered by Alipay+ Wallet Tech solutions, SuperQi introduces a transformative digital ecosystem
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Global fintech show Money20/20 to launch inaugural Middle East edition in Riyadh in 2025
The event will be held on September 15-17
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UAE launches digital platform to modernise finance sector
UAE introduces Know Your Customer platform as it looks to develop financial infrastructure
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UAE’s Zand Bank partners with Paymentology to accelerate fintech growth
The collaboration focuses on expanding financial services for fintechs and startups, aiming to accelerate innovation and growth in the UAE
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All-in-one financial platform NAGA taps Mike Tyson for campaign to promote its new app
The campaign features a video showing Mike Tyson discovering the simplicity of using NAGA, compared to the hassle of using the “old ways” and juggling multiple apps
Edtech
Thaw in ‘funding winter’ in UAE as market sees slew of multi-million, double digit investment deals
The trend is expected to continue as regional economies rebound and investors look for opportunities in emerging markets
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Saudi Arabia targets 535 fintech firms by 2030: How technology is changing Kingdom’s finance sector
Saudi Arabia is looking to fintech sector as an avenue of growth for Kingdom economy
Bahrain
Bahrain’s BENEFIT partners with Zphin to launch first consumer lending and insurance marketplace
The transformative marketplace, integrated into the BenefitPay super app, will empower credit providers of all types to reach the entire bankable population
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UAE resilience, innovation to drive long-term investor support despite regional headwinds: Experts
Global VC and fintech players are taking a long-term, strategic view on investments in the UAE and the region
Dubai
Seventh edition of Forex Expo Dubai 2024 kicks off
The expo is billed as a premier event for the global trading community
AI
Fueling the rise of digital payments through innovation and partnerships
Mastercard’s J.K. Khalil sits down to discuss the role the payments industry will play in bolstering the region’s economy
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UAE fintech Paymob raises $22mn in Series B extension round
The just concluded funding round was led by EBRD Venture Capital with participation from Endeavor Catalyst
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24 Fintech: Saudi Arabia sees $213m of investments on Day 2 of Riyadh conference
24 Fintech puts Saudi venture capital investments in spotlight
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Astra Tech launches UAE’s fully digital payroll and wage protection solution
Botim’s new system will enable real-time payroll management, while complying with the country’s Wage Protection System
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Samsung Pay to launch in Saudi Arabia in 2024
Saudi Central Bank signs deal to bring Samsung Pay to the Kingdom in Q4 of this year
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Tabby to acquire Saudi digital wallet Tweeq in move to expand services beyond BNPL
The transaction, while subject to regulatory approvals and required legal proceedings, is poised to reshape the fintech landscape in Saudi Arabia and potentially the broader region