Global economic reality is impacting everyone and everything. Sky-high inflation, interest rates rising, the war in Ukraine, and more, are hobbling economic activity. Fintech is not immune to this …
Saudi, UAE startups led VC deals, raised $3.13bln in 2025
The funding was spread across 688 deals, an increase of 6% from the previous year. Overall, Saudi Arabia topped the table with the highest funding valued at $1.72 billion, rising by 145% from 12 …
Seed Group–Oongalee partnership to introduce fintech and interactive dining technology in the UAE
Seed Group, a company of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, has entered into a strategic partnership with Oongalee, a Canada-founded fintech and hospitality technology company, …
UAE FinTechs drive next phase of financial inclusion
IBS Intelligence (IBSi) is the world’s only pure-play Financial Technology focused research, advisory, and fintech news analysis firm, with a 30-year track record and clients globally. We take pride …
botim money Mastercard Remittance UAE: Global Transfers to 150+ Countries
Mastercard Move to enable transfers to over 150 countries from the UAE. Here is what the new partnership means for users.
Botim money collaborates with Mastercard to expand and accelerate embedded cross-border payments
Dubai, united Arab Emirates: botim money, botim’s financial services arm serving millions of users in the UAE and beyond, announced a strategic collaboration with Mastercard to …
Mideast venture capital hits record amid international flows
Middle East venture capital funding hit record highs in 2025 as international capital poured into the region, helping it defy the fundraising slump seen across other emerging markets.The region’s …
How AI Is rebuilding the foundations of Fintech in 2026
Explore how AI is transforming the fintech landscape in 2026, enhancing payment systems, fraud detection, and user experiences through advanced decision-making and real-time intelligence.
Moniepoint Founders Prove Africa Can Build World-class Fintech—Stakeholders
The founder and co-founder of Moniepoint Inc., Tosin Eniolorunda and Felix Ike, have been applauded for redefining the narrative of African innovation, …
B2BROKER’s Report Is Live: 63% Brokers Launch with Integrated Stack in Just 10 Days
DUBAI, The United Arab Emirates, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — …
ADB Urges Pakistan to Fix Tax Barriers to Unlock Fintech Growth
ADB says Pakistan must simplify taxes and compliance to unlock fintech growth, expand financial inclusion, and compete regionally.
ZIINA introduces Violet, everyday benefits from the UAE’s most loved brands
Ziina, the UAE’s leading homegrown consumer and business payments platform, today announced the launch of Ziina Violet, a new lifestyle membership that brings together everyday benefits from the UAE’s …
Ziina introduces Violet as it evolves into a daily lifestyle platform
Designed around the habits that shape life in the UAE, Ziina Violet provides practical, recurring value through benefits that fit naturally with how people already eat, shop, commute, exercise and …
Is Gen Z Rewriting or Ruining Personal Finance? What’s Next in Fintech
Overview: Gen Z prefers fintech apps and digital wallets over traditional banks for daily money management.Early investing and easy access can increase opportun …
Stock Finance Recognized on Global FinTech Rankings as MSB and SEC Authorization Strengthen Its Competitive Moat
As the global fintech industry continues its transition toward stricter regulation and compliance-driven competition, Stock Finance Ltd has emerged as a notable representative of the next generation …
Stock Finance Recognized on Global FinTech Rankings as MSB and SEC Authorization Strengthen Its Competitive Moat
As the global fintech industry continues its transition toward stricter regulation and compliance-driven competition, Stock Finance Ltd has emerged as a notable representative of the next generation …
Top 5 banking technology stories of 2025
As 2025 comes to an end, the global banking and fintech sector has undergone rapid transformation. From cloud-based core banking migrations to …