Industry associations such as D2A2 play an important role in bringing together operators, builders, and stakeholders to facilitate informed dialogue and collective learning across the ecosystem …
Nigerian Fintechs Press CBN for Clearer Rules on Crypto Activities
Fintech operators are asking the Central Bank of Nigeria to clearly specify which cryptocurrency-related activities licensed institutions may undertake, …
Fintechs seek CBN clarity on permissible activities in crypto market
Fintech operators in Nigeria are urging the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to clearly define which cryptocurrency-related activities are permitted for licensed …
PB Fintech plans fundraise to fuel global expansion
PB Fintech will raise the capital through a QIP and will use the funds to pursue inorganic growth opportunities in India and international markets, although it has not identified any specific targets.
NymCard Enables Stablecoin Settlement with Visa in the GCC
NymCard has taken stablecoin settlement with Visa live in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, marking a significant step forward in modernizing settlement infrastructure and digitizing the …
UAE outlines global finance ambitions as FDI jumps 48.7% to $45.6bn
UAE Ministry of Investment launches a new whitepaper outlining the country’s rise as a global financial hub, backed by strong FDI and innovation-led reform.
QDB: Venture Capital Investment rises 81% in 2025
Venture capital investment in Qatar reached a record QAR 214 million, representing an 81 percent year on year increase, according to …
From experimentation to execution: In Qatar, fintechs are being built to lead
Web Summit Qatar has a great agenda this year, and if you’ve had your ear to the ground over the past couple of months, you can predict what the headline topics are going to be: artificial …
10 Leading Fintech Companies in the UAE (2026)
Overview: Fintech companies in the UAE lead digital finance innovation across payments, banking, investments, and digital assets, reshaping how individual …
Qatar’s venture funding surges 81% year-on-year in 2025: QDB-MAGNiTT report
Doha’s venture funding touched a record QR214mn in 2025, an 81% year-on-year jump, reflecting the country’s increasing attractiveness as an investment dest …
UAE’s Wio Bank Teams Up with Fintech Pine Labs to Enhance Merchant Acquiring Infrastructure
Wio Bank, a digital banking platform based in the UAE, has entered into a strategic alliance with Pine Labs, an international fintech company.
FinTech Redefined: A Shift From Money Matters To Meaningful Choices
As the economic world becomes more complex and digitized, the role of technology should be to simplify—not money, but meaning.
Money Expo Abu Dhabi Announces Its 2nd Edition, Bringing the Largest Online Trading Event to the UAE Capital
Meeting Point for the Top Brokers and Active Participants of the Global Markets. Money Expo Abu Dhabi announces its 2nd edition, in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. Designed as a …
UAE’s Wio Bank Inks Partnership With Global Fintech Pine Labs to Modernise Merchant Acquiring Infrastructure
Pine Labs today announced a strategic partnership with Wio Bank, the Middle East’s leading digital financial platform.
Revolut signals UAE expansion plans in new technology manager job posting
UK-headquartered Revolut, a global financial application with over 60 million customers, has posted a job announcement for a “Crypto Technology Manager” for the UAE. This comes months after it …
Fintech Faces Strategy Shift After New York Consumer Protection Revamp
New York is raising the bar on fintech with new consumer protection laws, CRA-style lending rules, AI oversight, and enforcement priorities every GC should track.
Serhii Zakharov to Speak at FinTech Week Dubai 2026
A Forbes Technology Council Member, Payment Leaders Group Member at The Payment Association, Entrepreneur Contributor, and Web Summit Ambassador, Serhii Zakharov is widely recognised as a leading …