IFZA and ADIB Join Forces to Empower Entrepreneurs with Seamless Financial Solutions in the UAE

IFZA and ADIB Join Forces to Empower Entrepreneurs with Seamless Financial Solutions in the UAE

Dubai, UAE: IFZA, Dubai’s most dynamic free zone community, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading financial institution in the UAE, to provide seamless support and innovative financial solutions to businesses within the IFZA ecosystem. The partnership reinforces a shared commitment of both parties to provide quick […]

American Express Card payments now accepted at ADNOC Distribution

American Express Card payments now accepted at ADNOC Distribution

Abu Dhabi, UAE – American Express Middle East has announced its latest merchant agreement with ADNOC Distribution, the UAE’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, welcoming American Express Card payments at more than 500 ADNOC fuel stations and Oasis mini markets spread across the United Arab Emirates. This agreement is part of American Express Middle East’s […]

Four MENA Countries Stand Out with their Highly Mature Fintech Strategies

Four MENA Countries Stand Out with their Highly Mature Fintech Strategies

Arab Advisors Group released a new research report exploring the growing fintech market in the Arab World. The report expands on the current fintech landscape in the Arab region, covering the fintech regulatory frameworks, licensing, legality of cryptocurrency, fintech goals and initiatives, challenges and governmental vision for the sector in 19 Arab countries. Moreover, Arab […]

TESS Payments and Alfardan Exchange Partners to redefine Digital Payments in Qatar

TESS Payments and Alfardan Exchange Partners to redefine Digital Payments in Qatar

Doha, Qatar: TESS Payments announced a strategic partnership with Al Fardan Exchange, marking a significant advancement in Qatar’s financial ecosystem. This collaboration merges TESS Payments’ innovative financial technology with Al Fardan Exchange’s longstanding reputation for trust and reliability, aiming to set a new standard for digital payments and remittances in the country. This partnership represents […]

Pakistan-based Bank Alfalah Acquires Stake in UAE-based fintech company Jingle Pay

Pakistan-based Bank Alfalah Acquires Stake in UAE-based fintech company Jingle Pay

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bank Alfalah, a leading commercial bank in Pakistan with a network of over 1,000 branches, has announced its acquisition of a 9.9% equity stake in Jingle Pay, one of the fastest growing fintechs in the MENAP region. The Bank’s fintech investment underscores its commitment to driving digital transformation and fostering financial inclusion across key markets. […]

Velexa and Ajyad Capital Partner to Revolutionize Digital Investing for GCC Residents

Velexa and Ajyad Capital Partner to Revolutionize Digital Investing for GCC Residents

Abu Dhabi, United Arabic Emirates, 13 January 2025 – Velexa, a leading WealthTech innovator, and Ajyad Capital, a renowned investment management firm based in the Kingdom of Bahrain, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic alliance aimed at revolutionizing investing landscape in the GCC region. This partnership is aimed at supporting […]

Careem partners with CarbonSifr to launch Eco-Friendly Rides

Careem partners with CarbonSifr to launch Eco-Friendly Rides

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Careem Rides, in partnership with CarbonSifr, a climate-tech company participating in the Sedrah Program under the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture (MEWA), has launched an eco-friendly ride option in Saudi Arabia. This initiative aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 sustainability goals and emphasizes reducing carbon emissions through reforestation efforts. The […]