The 2nd Fintech Week Dubai 2026 successfully concluded on 16–17 February 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek, bringing together over 50 global leaders, innovators, regulators, and …
Rewa launches digital rent payments and rewards app across the UAE
Rewa has launched its digital rent payment and rewards app across the UAE, transforming one of the country’s last major offline financial processes into a seamless digital experience. The launch …
What Fintech Founders Learn When They Pitch To Banks
When fintech ambition meets the realities of banking, the friction reveals lessons that are useful not just for founders but for banks themselves.
UAE payments fintech Ziina scores $22 million Series A
UAE-based payments fintech Ziina has secured $22 million in a Series A funding round led by Altos Ventures, with participation from other top-tier investors including Fintech Collective, FJ Labs, …
Global instability raises the bar for fintech delivery
South Africa’s fintech industry is navigating an unusual paradox. Charl Kleynhans, Altron Fintech senior manager: implementations Locally, most systems hum along smoothly – banks are stable, …
United Arab Emirates Gift Card Business Report 2026: $2.43 Bn Market Expands as Amazon and Majid Al Futtaim Anchor Retail Issuance While Banks and Super-Apps Broaden …
The UAE gift card market presents significant opportunities through digital innovation and integration with wallet ecosystems. Growth areas include transitioning to account-linked digital cards, …
SoFi proves Bitcoin’s real-world value for modern fintech
For years, Bitcoin has been framed as either a revolutionary breakthrough or a speculative distraction. But as fintech matures, the …
Top Fintech App Development Companies in 2026: Independent Ranking & Industry Analysis
Looking for the top fintech app development companies in 2026? We analyze the best fintech engineering firms based on retention, scalability, compliance expertise, and real delivery metrics — …
Real-time finance tools key to UAE SMEs’ growth, says expert
As the UAE’s fintech sector enters a more mature phase in 2026, attention is shifting from rapid expansion to financial resilience, particularly for SMEs. With VAT, corporate tax and tighter …
CBN: From Fintech Pioneer To Global Regulatory Model
Nigeria’s ascent as one of Africa’s most dynamic fintech hubs did not happen by accident. It has been shaped by a combination of entrepreneurial energy, …
Dubai Chambers empowers SMEs through strategic fintech alliance
Dubai Chambers has enhanced its efforts in providing the business community with access to advanced and alternative banking services.
Dubai Chambers partners with fintechs to expand banking access for SMEs
Dubai Chambers has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with four specialised fintech companies to broaden access to alternative banking services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), …
GEMS Education partners with UAE fintech Leap to launch co-branded financial literacy app for students
Partnership with Leap brings real-world money skills and early financial confidence into family life, reinforcing GEMS’ commitment to holistic education …
Fintech Licensing Shifts Toward Activity-Based Models as Institutions Emphasize Verification and Scope
Public verification tools allow third parties to independently validate whether a license is active, suspended, or withdrawn, and to identify the category under which it was issued. Institutions say …
MrBeast And The New Economics Of Consumer Fintech
MrBeast’s acquisition of teen banking app Step highlights rising customer acquisition costs and the growing role of distribution in consumer fintech.
UAE-based InvestSky expands into Saudi Arabia after US$4 million seed round
UAE-based fintech InvestSky has expanded into Saudi Arabia after securing a financial technology experimental permit from the Capital Market Authority (CMA), with the move backed by a partnership with …
UAE Fintech Market Forecast to Reach USD 90.06 Billion by 2031 at 11.58% CAGR Driven by Digital Payments, Mobile Banking, and Open Finance Expansion
Mordor Intelligence has published a new report on the UAE fintech market, offering a comprehensive analysis of trends, growth drivers, and future projections.