THE Laguna Provincial Office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced that it has conducted a blended learning activity featuring the third module of the DTI “Sari-Sari Store …
GSBN and banks launch eBL tokenisation pilot in Hong Kong
HSBC and Hang Seng Bank have partnered with two technology providers in Hong Kong to test how tokenised electronic bills of lading (eBLs) can accelerate trade finance payments and boost SME funding.
NymCard Leverages Mastercard Move to Offer Fast and Efficient Cross-Border Payments Across 47 Countries
NymCard, a leading Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider, has joined forces with Mastercard to offer fast global money transfers to its customers from the UAE to 47 countries through one secure …
Sasai Money Transfer expands free remittances offer to additional African markets in partnership with Airtel Money
Sasai Money Transfer expands free remittances offer to additional African markets in partnership with Airtel Money – The Maravi Post …
NymCard extends BaaS reach with Mastercard Move
NymCard, a leading Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider, has joined forces with Mastercard to offer fast global money transfers to its customers from the UAE to 47 countries through one secure …
The GCC: A Hub for Innovation and Investment
Once primarily known for its oil reserves, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is witnessing a remarkable transformation. The region is rapidly evolving into a thriving hub for tech startups by …
50 free things to do in Dubai in September (you won’t believe what you can do)
City life can come at a cost, but, believe it or not, there are loads of free things to do in Dubai. Whether you’re after a free touristy day out, getting back to nature gratis or sightseeing for nada …
Why Y Combinator companies are flocking to banking and HR startup Every
Every’s investors clearly think Behera’s particular take on the idea is brilliant. Every just raised a $22.5 million Series A, led by Redpoint Ventures’ Alex Bard, with participation from Y Combinator …
Mastercard Outpaces Visa In Growth With Low Volatility Risk
I consider Mastercard to be a low-risk, high-growth investment. It offers low volatility, which is similar to that of Visa, but it is currently anticipated to beat Visa in future growth rates based on …
This startup is making manure out of other biogas power plants and now has $62M to play with
Working away on his PhD in Munich only a few years ago, Stephan Herrmann (now a doctor) couldn’t have conceived of a time when his idea for a …
Xpence and Paymob sign strategic partnership at inaugural 24 Fintech event in Riyadh
Xpence partners with Paymob to enhance digital payment solutions for SMEs across the GCC, boosting operational efficiency and payment flexibility …
Du plans to offer ‘affordable and accessible’ cloud and AI services in the UAE
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, the Dubai telecoms operator known as du, aims to offer “affordable and accessible” cloud and artificial intelligence services in the UAE as it prepares …
UAE Continues to Lead Tech Investment
“While similar to the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region, fintech continues to be favourable in the UAE, data reveals that the country is seeing activity in smaller industries the likes of …
Dubai’s next ‘it’ neighbourhood — and where to get the best value for money (according to an expert)
Dubai is ever expanding, prices are going up and there’s a new construction site wherever you turn. When it comes to moving, it can be a hard choice to know which Dubai neighbourhoods to settle in, …
Dubai’s next ‘it’ neighbourhood — and where to get the best value for money (according to an expert)
Dubai is ever expanding, prices are going up and there’s a new construction site wherever you turn. When it comes to moving, it can be a hard choice to know which Dubai neighbourhoods to settle in, …
Things to do in Dubai this week (9th-15th)
Announcing its grand opening, the new play area in Dubai Mall boasts everything you need to keep the kids entertained. Spanning over 25,000 square metres, there will be over 30 attractions from a snow …
Saudi Fintech Acquisition by Tabby Sparks New Hopes for VCs
When Saudi Arabia-based Tabby — one of the Middle East’s first fintech unicorns — announced it was acquiring startup Tweeq, it turned heads among venture capitalists eyeing investment opportunities in …