The Oman Future Fund has launched a lending programme to accelerate access to capital for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The OR2 billion ($5.2 billion) fund, owned by the Oman Investment …
Sovereign-backed VentureSouq closes second FinTech fund, marking a major milestone for MENA’s startup ecosystem
Fund backed by Jada, SVC, SAB, Mubadala, Takamol, Krafton, ISSF, strengthening support for early-stage FinTech across MENA …
A Rising Tide for Fintech in the UAE: What Revolut’s Entry Really Means
When Revolut announced it had secured an in-principle licence in the UAE, headlines rightly focused on the arrival of one of the world’s largest fintechs in the Gulf. With over 60 million customers …
A Key To Fintech Company Success Is Being Purpose Driven
Put more simply, purpose is the reason a company exists. Clearly defining that purpose can help fintech companies stand out from the competition, meet company goals and shape company culture. This …
Qatar signals long-term growth with ambitious FDI drive
Qatar is charting a long term growth course with an ambitious plan to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), aligned with the Third …
Revolut Plans UAE Debut After Securing Central Bank Approval
Revolut Ltd. is planning to launch its services in the United Arab Emirates after the fintech behemoth secured initial approval for licenses from the country’s central bank.
$1 Trillion Opportunity – How Israel Can Break into the African Market
First of its kind study reveals that the key to succeeding in Africa isn’t high-end technology but adaptability and community …
Allasso Raises $3M to Expand Data-Driven Trading Platform
Allasso raises $3M led by Fuel Ventures to expand its data-driven trading platform for financial professionals.
Morning Minute: 📈 Robinhood Makes the S&P 500 While MicroStrategy Gets Skipped
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on …
Yabx and SimpliFi Partner to Expand Access to Credit and Card Issuance …
DUBAI, UAE, June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Yabx, a leading Lending-as-a-Service platform, has announced a strategic partnership with SimpliFi, an emerging Cards-as-a-Service (CaaS) platform for …
A-typical Ventures announces investment in Metric, the UAE-based fintech revolutionizing AI-driven financial intelligence for businesses
Founded in 2022 by Meenah Tariq, Omar Parvez Khan, and CTO Dr. Habiba, Metric’s platform has gained significant traction—available in both English and Arabic, it’s already used by over 130,000 …
How UAE residents can subscribe to du’s share sale; price range, process explained
The UAE’s second telecom operator, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (du) announced over 342.084 million shares sale on Monday, representing 7.5467 per cent of the total issued shares.
Oman’s Future Fund backs SMEs ‘quick’ loan facility
The Oman Future Fund has launched a lending programme to accelerate access to capital for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The OR2 billion ($5.2 billion) fund, owned by the Oman Investment …
RISR and FP Alpha unveil new planning tools for advisors
The latest updates aim to help with complex decisions around succession planning and tax changes around the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
United Arab Emirates Loyalty Programs Intelligence Report 2025 | Market to Grow by 16.1% to Reach $490 Million this Year – Future Growth Dynamics to 2029
The UAE’s loyalty market is projected to grow substantially, reaching US$490.8 million by 2025 with a CAGR of 13.6% during 2025-2029. The sector’s digital transformation, fintech integration, and …
Transak joins the Fireblocks Network for Payments, bringing global fiat-to-stablecoin rails to institutions worldwide
Miami, Florida, September 4th, 2025, ChainwireTransak is proud to support the Fireblocks Network for Payments as a launch …
Reflections on Michael Kitces’ fintech map – InvestmentNews
The expansion of the map over the last five years shows the innovation that’s occurring in the fintech sector and the many choices available to advisors.