Africa, Middle East, Pakistan – Standard Chartered today announced a partnership with Village Capital to continue and expand its Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator across Africa, the Middle East, and Pakistan. Part of Futuremakers by Standard Chartered (Futuremakers), the Bank’s global youth economic empowerment initiative for disadvantaged young people, and with funding from the Standard Chartered Foundation. Futuremakers […]
Dubai, UAE: Taranis Capital Ltd, an ethical, fintech-focused investment company, has secured a licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of financial services within Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This milestone significantly strengthens the firm’s ability to expand its operations and deliver innovative financial solutions with confidence and integrity. At the same […]
Dubai, UAE – Worldwide Cash Express, a leading Money Transfer Operator and subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC (DFM: ALANSARI), one of the leading integrated financial services groups in the UAE, is proud to announce its rebranding to Blue Remit. This strategic rebrand further strengthens the company’s position as a trusted and innovative global remittance provider, […]
Dubai, UAE: Building on their previous collaboration, Checkout.com and Mastercard will join forces to facilitate seamless money transfers for individuals and businesses in the UAE. Leveraging Mastercard Move’s money movement solutions, Checkout.com will enable its customers to send funds directly to Mastercard cards in a fast, convenient, and secure way. The collaboration will facilitate a wide range […]
Lillia, an AI startup transforming chronic care for a healthier world, today introduced its platform to empower individuals living with diabetes and related chronic conditions to live fulfilling lives. Lillia’s clinically proven, AI-powered platform enables healthcare providers, insurers, corporations and public sector entities to manage chronic diseases effectively. “Diabetes and related chronic conditions are the […]
Qatar has imposed a 90% reduction on business set-up fees for entities looking to operate at the country’s financial hub, as part of efforts to lower entry barriers for entrepreneurs. The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) confirmed on Monday that the application fee for licensing an entity on its platform has been dropped from $5,000 to […]
Dubai, UAE: Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has announced a collaboration between its business banking arm and NEO PAY, the UAE’s fast-growing digital payments leader, to launch its Point-of-Sale (PoS) lending solution, tailored for NEO PAY’s SME merchants in the UAE. This initiative will pave way for merchants to meet […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: T2, a leading Saudi technology services and solutions provider, has announced from LEAP25 the acquisition of a majority stake in the Saudi startup platform, Moola. The acquisition will enable T2 to enter the fintech market and expand its range of services and solutions to offer broader options to its clients within and beyond […]
The MENA region is entering a transformative chapter in financial services, where seamless communication meets cutting-edge technology. Leading this change is a remarkable collaboration between Unifonic, the region’s leading AI-powered communication platform, and Ottu, an Online payment management system . A new age is dawning with this Mutual Collaboration Agreement (MCA), one that promises to […]
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has launched the Dubai Financial Experts Program, with the aim of developing the next generation of Emirati leaders who will drive innovation within financial institutions in Dubai, the UAE, and globally. The programme, designed to graduate Emirati leaders, is being delivered in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Rashid Center […]