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<title>TFSF Ventures Emerges From Three Quiet Years in the UAE With Patent&#45;Pending Agentic Payment Infrastructure — and Opens It for Licensing</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ras Al Khaimah, UAE — The agentic economy stopped being theoretical this week. With the world&#039;s largest payment networks now opening their rails to autonomous AI agents — credentialed, permissioned, and settling transactions at machine speed — the question facing every financial institution and enterprise has shifted from whether software agents wi ]]></description>
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<title>Citi Elevates Digital Banking Experience in Hong Kong with Launch of ‘eVouchers’ on Citi Mobile® App</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ HONG KONG SAR – Reinforcing its strategy to integrate value-added services into its clients’ preferred digital channels, Citi is enhancing its digital engagement capabilities through the Citi Mobile® App with the introduction of “ eVouchers .” This new initiative is designed to deliver timely, relevant value aligned with how clients increasingly ma ]]></description>
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<title>SBI XDC Network APAC Partners with DSRV to Develop Enterprise Use Cases in Japan and Korea Leveraging XDC Network</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/sbi-xdc-network-apac-partners-with-dsrv-to-develop-enterprise-use-cases-in-japan-and-korea-leveraging-xdc-network-hongkong</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ SBI XDC Network APAC Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tomohiko Kondo; hereinafter “SBI XDC”), which operates blockchain-based trade finance solutions within the SBI Group, hereby announces the commencement of a collaboration with dsrv labs Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea; Co-CEOs: Jiyun Kim a ]]></description>
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<title>Mal Opens Its Global Waitlist, Bringing AI&#45;Native Islamic Finance to the World</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Abu Dhabi, UAE –9th of September, 2026: Mal , the world&#039;s first AI-native Islamic financial platform, today opened its global waitlist, just three months after receiving its In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Central Bank of the UAE. Customers joining the waitlist will receive priority access to Mal’s first product releases and exclusive rewards. ]]></description>
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<title>Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) Partners with HSBC to Attract Global Investors and Corporates</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Partnership aims to attract global corporates, investors, and high-net-worth individuals to Dubai Collaboration will support international businesses’ market entry and expansion into Dubai’s priority sectors Dubai, United Arab Emirates : The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has signed a strategic agreement with HSBC Bank Middle East Li ]]></description>
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<title>TFSF Ventures Emerges From Three Quiet Years in the UAE With Patent&#45;Pending Agentic Payment Infrastructure — and Opens It for Licensing</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ras Al Khaimah, UAE — The agentic economy stopped being theoretical this week. With the world’s largest payment networks now opening their rails to autonomous AI agents — credentialed, permissioned, and settling transactions at machine speed — the question facing every financial institution and enterprise has shifted from whether software agents wi ]]></description>
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<title>Fintech News Media, People First &amp;amp; KOT Enterprises Sign Strategic Joint Venture to Accelerate Fintech Intelligence, Media &amp;amp; Technology Collaboration</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/fintech-news-media-people-first-kot-enterprises-sign-strategic-joint-venture-to-accelerate-fintech-intelligence-media-technology-collaboration-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Lahore, Pakistan | July 22, 2026 Fintech News Media , People First (Private) Limited , and KOT Enterprises have officially signed a Strategic Joint Venture Agreement (MoU) , marking the beginning of a collaborative partnership focused on advancing Pakistan’s fintech ecosystem through innovation, technology, media, business development, and knowledg ]]></description>
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<title>Ooredoo Fintech Appoints Noor Al Lawati as First Woman Country Head for Oman</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Ooredoo Fintech has announced the appointment of Noor Al Lawati as its first female Country Head for Oman, reinforcing its commitment to regional growth, local leadership, and women empowerment. An accomplished Omani professional, Noor Al Lawati brings extensive market expertise and a strong vision to d ]]></description>
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<title>Tabby Secures SVF Licence from UAE Central Bank, Expands into Full&#45;Service Financial App</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Tabby has been granted a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), authorising the company to hold customer funds and introduce a new suite of financial products, including spending accounts, cards and money management tools. The licence marks a major step in Tabby&#039;s evolution into a  ]]></description>
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<title>The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Licenses Lite Advanced Financial to Provide E&#45;Wallet Solutions in Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/the-saudi-central-bank-sama-licenses-lite-advanced-financial-to-provide-e-wallet-solutions-in-saudi-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has licensed Lite Advanced Financial Company to provide e-wallet solutions in Saudi Arabia, further strengthening the Kingdom’s growing digital payments ecosystem. With the addition of Lite Advanced Financial, the total number of licensed companies offering payment services in Saudi Arabia has now reached 32. The move refl ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Licenses Lite Advanced Financial to Provide E-Wallet Solutions in Saudi Arabia</media:keywords>
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<title>ABHI collaborates with QBS to offer Earned Wage Access in Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/abhi-collaborates-with-qbs-to-offer-earned-wage-access-in-saudi-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, KSA — Abhi Saudi , powered by Alraedah Digital Solutions, has announced its partnership with QBS to provide employees with instant access to earned wages through its Earned Wage Access (EWA) solution. This initiative enables QBS employees to withdraw a portion of their salaries anytime during the month, supporting financial stability and re ]]></description>
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<title>TotalPay obtains technical certification from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) as an E&#45;commerce Payment Technical Service Provider</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/totalpay-obtains-technical-certification-from-the-saudi-central-bank-sama-as-an-e-commerce-payment-technical-service-provider-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ TotalPay has obtained technical certification from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) as an E-commerce Payment Technical Service Provider (PTSP). This milestone marks an important step in TotalPay’s regional expansion and reinforces its commitment to delivering secure, reliable, and innovative payment technology solutions to businesses across the Kingdo ]]></description>
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<title>barq and Riyadh Air ink strategic partnership to support the airlines payment technology development</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/barq-and-riyadh-air-ink-strategic-partnership-to-support-the-airlines-payment-technology-development</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, August 13th, 2026: barq and Riyadh Air have signed a strategic agreement to develop a comprehensive payment technology solution for the airline. The long-term partnership will support Riyadh Air’s commercial operations through an integrated, secure, and scalable payments ecosystem. Under the agreement, barq will support Riyadh ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Arabia’s Industrial Fintech Financing Surges 130% to SR541 Million in H1 2026</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-arabias-industrial-fintech-financing-surges-130-to-sr541-million-in-h1-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ RIYADH: Financing provided by fintech companies to industrial projects in Saudi Arabia surged 130 percent year-on-year to SR541 million in the first half of 2026, up from SR234 million during the same period in 2025, according to the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources . The ministry attributed the significant increase to a series of measure ]]></description>
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<title>Lean Technologies Becomes the First Licensed Company to Provide Open Banking Services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/lean-technologies-becomes-the-first-licensed-company-to-provide-open-banking-services-in-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Central Bank grants Major Payment Institution license, marking a defining moment for the Kingdom&#039;s financial infrastructure Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — [March 26th, 2026] — Lean Technologies , the MENA region&#039;s leading financial infrastructure provider, has been granted the first Major Payment Institution license by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA),  ]]></description>
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<title>du announces enhanced connectivity support and services for SMEs and startups across the UAE</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dubai, UAE: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, today announced a business continuity initiative designed to ensure small businesses, startups, and founders remain connected, productive, and resilient during both stable and challenging times. Recognizing that business success depends on reliable, uninterrupted connectivity, du is ]]></description>
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<title>Sohar International secures prestigious awards at Top Brands Oman Awards 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Muscat : Reinforcing its position as one of the Sultanate’s most dynamic and trusted financial institutions, Sohar International has been recognized as the ‘Best Brand in Oman’ at the prestigious Alam Al-Iktisaad Top Brands in Oman Awards 2026. This accolade highlights the Bank’s continued success in cultivating a powerful, future-ready brand built ]]></description>
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<title>Mashreq becomes first UAE bank to offer instant digital cross&#45;border accounts for non&#45;resident Egyptians</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mashreq-becomes-first-uae-bank-to-offer-instant-digital-cross-border-accounts-for-non-resident-egyptians</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dubai, UAE: Mashreq , one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has announced the launch of a new service for its UAE-based Egyptian customers. For the first time, UAE-based customers of Egyptian nationality can open accounts with Mashreq Egypt instantly, fully remotely, and enjoy a single view of their accounts and transfer mon ]]></description>
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<title>Ministry of Finance, UAE approves SAP as eInvoicing Service Provider</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Abu Dhabi — The Ministry of Finance has named SAP as one of the pre-approved eInvoicing service providers under the country’s new electronic invoicing framework, becoming the first enterprise resource planning (ERP) provider to be included on the Ministry’s pre-approved list. The recognition positions SAP to support organizations preparing for the  ]]></description>
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<title>Jordan’s Orange Money launches exclusive offers for international transfers to Egypt with Orange Cash</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ As part of Orange Money’s exclusive offers, the electronic wallet is enabling its customers to send money transfers to Orange Cash in Egypt without any transfer commission. Additionally, under the offer’s terms, the recipient will gain financial rewards of up to EGP 700 along with a chance to win flight tickets (from Cairo to Amman) or (from Amman  ]]></description>
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<title>Nubank to Establish Regional Headquarters at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), UAE</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Abu Dhabi, UAE — Brazil’s leading digital bank Nubank is advancing its global expansion strategy with plans to establish a regional headquarters at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), marking a significant entry into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The development follows a high-level meeting between His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Moham ]]></description>
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<title>CBUAE and Philippines Central Banks Sign MoU to Boost Cross&#45;Border Payments and Fintech Collaboration</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/cbuae-and-philippines-central-banks-sign-mou-to-boost-cross-border-payments-and-fintech-collaboration</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Abu Dhabi/ Manila: The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during a virtual ceremony, aimed at developing financial infrastructure, promoting economic collaboration and strengthening bilateral trade. The MoU was signed by H.E. Khaled Mohamed Balam ]]></description>
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<title>CE&#45;Ventures announces acquisition of portfolio company CrossBridge Bio by Eli Lilly</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ CE-Ventures, Crescent Enterprises’ corporate venture capital platform, co-led CrossBridge Bio’s USD 10 million initial financing round in November 2024 Acquisition marks a significant milestone in CE-Ventures’ strategy of backing leading biotech companies developing first- and best-in-class therapeutics Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: CE-Ventures, t ]]></description>
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<title>Hong Kong: Citi and Endowus Deepen Partnership with Credit Card Collaboration</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ HONG KONG SAR - 15 April 2026 - As part of its strategy to lead in digital wealth, Citi is leveraging fintech to enhance its client value proposition. Citi is committed to driving Hong Kong&#039;s fintech ecosystem by playing a unique role as both a strategic investor and a collaborator. This approach is exemplified by our partnership with Endowus, a le ]]></description>
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<title>CBUAE develops e&#45;KYC Platform and appoints Norbloc AB as a technology partner</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Abu Dhabi : The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) announced the development of the nationwide unified Know Your Customer (e‑KYC) platform, following the signing of a technical partnership agreement with the global technology company Norbloc AB. This strategic initiative constitutes a core pillar of the Financial Infrastructure Transformation (FIT) Pr ]]></description>
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<title>Adyen and Careem Pay partner to power digital remittances in the UAE</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Building on more than 8 years of partnership, Adyen will power Careem Pay’s expanding remittance service with its single global platform Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 15 April 2026: Adyen , the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, today announced the expansion of its partnership with Careem Pay, the digital payments ]]></description>
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<title>Bain Capital Expands Middle East Presence with New ADGM Office in Abu Dhabi</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Presence in ADGM will support long-term investor partnerships, portfolio company expansion, and the foundation for future regional investment activity ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, today announced the opening of its office in ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi. The new o ]]></description>
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<title>Atradius expands Middle East Presence with New Office in DIFC</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dubai – Atradius , a global leader in trade credit insurance and risk management, has established operations in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, marking a significant milestone in its Middle East growth strategy. This expansion strengthens Atradius’ ability t ]]></description>
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<title>stc pay partners with Global Payment Services (GPS) to power next generation of digital payments in Bahrain</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/stc-pay-partners-with-global-payment-services-gps-to-power-next-generation-of-digital-payments-in-bahrain</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Manama, Bahrain – stc pay Bahrain, Bahrain&#039;s most innovative and accessible mobile wallet for digital financial transactions, announced a strategic partnership with Global Payment Services (GPS) , a Bahrain-based payment infrastructure provider and leading enabler of secure and innovative digital payment solutions in the Kingdom and across the regi ]]></description>
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<title>Mashreq partners with Toothpick to launch UAE’s First Digital Loan Solution for Healthcare Services</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dubai, UAE – Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has partnered with Toothpick, a prominent healthcare platform with a network of more than 1,000 dental and aesthetic clinics, to launch Mashreq NEO Credit Loans, a new embedded financing solution that enables customers using Toothpick network clinics across the UAE to access  ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Mashreq partners with Toothpick to launch UAE’s First Digital Loan Solution for Healthcare Services</media:keywords>
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<title>MPE Partners with SpaceBelt KSA to Bring Global Finance to Sovereign Orbital Rails</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mpe-partners-with-spacebelt-ksa-to-bring-global-finance-to-sovereign-orbital-rails-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ahead of the launch of KSA-1, MPE will serve as the global commercial application layer for financial services delivered on SpaceBelt KSA’s sovereign low-Earth orbit constellation. RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA — April 21, 2026: MPE Solutions Inc. (“MPE” / “Modern Pay Engine”) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with SpaceBelt K ]]></description>
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<title>COLABS launches Riyadh Workspace Campus backed by Leading Regional Investors</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/colabs-launches-riyadh-workspace-campus-backed-by-leading-regional-investors</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Community-led workspace platform targets rising demand from startups and SMEs in Saudi Arabia. A bridge between Saudi and Pakistani ecosystems, COLABS will help companies launch, scale, and operate through COLABS&#039; business support platform RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - COLABS, a Saudi headquartered community-led workspace platform backed by regional inves ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>COLABS launches Riyadh Workspace Campus backed by Leading Regional Investors</media:keywords>
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<title>“barq” Launches Global Cross&#45;Border QR Payments via Alipay+</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/barq-launches-global-cross-border-qr-payments-via-alipay</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ barq is the first Alipay+ payment partner in the Middle East to enable outbound cross-border QR payments for over 12 million users from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) across 220+ markets. Ant International deepens its commitment to KSA by promoting cross-border payment connectivity, bridging local payments to the global ecosystem. Riyadh, Kingdo ]]></description>
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<title>Thamma Al‑Masar launches in Saudi Arabia, appoints Ross McAuley as Managing Director</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Thamma Al‑Masar today announced its launch as a Saudi-registered strategy and business consultancy with a long-term commitment to fostering a genuinely Saudi business and nurturing local talent. The new Saudi brand is built to support organizations across Saudi Arabia and the GCC as they navigate one of the most ambitious and ]]></description>
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<title>Riyad Bank collaborates with Mastercard to introduce its first corporate card portfolio in the Kingdom</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/riyad-bank-collaborates-with-mastercard-to-introduce-its-first-corporate-card-portfolio-in-the-kingdom</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Riyad Bank and Mastercard announced today the launch of an innovative Travel and Expense (T&amp;E) Corporate Card program, marking Riyad Bank’s first corporate card offering in the Kingdom. The launch marks the latest collaboration between the two entities, building on their ongoing efforts to redefine business travel within the K ]]></description>
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<title>Kreab Launches First Regional Middle East Headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh: Kreab , a global advisor in strategic communications, has launched its first regional office in the Middle East in Riyadh under the name “Kreab Saudi Arabia,” in a move that reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening its presence in the Saudi market and positioning the Kingdom as a strategic hub for managing its regional expansion p ]]></description>
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<title>Alkhabeer Capital named Saudi Arabia’s best workplace in the financial sector</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Jeddah, Saudi Arabia : Alkhabeer Capital, a Saudi asset manager and investment firm with a diversified Shari’ah-compliant offerings across private equity, real estate, capital markets and brokerage, has been recognized by Great Place to Work® Middle East as the Best Workplace in Saudi Arabia’s financial sector category for the 14th consecutive year ]]></description>
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<title>Payment Companies in the GCC: Who Is Shaping the Merchant Acquiring and Digital Payment Infrastructure Landscape?</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/payment-companies-in-the-gcc-who-is-shaping-the-merchant-acquiring-and-digital-payment-infrastructure-landscape-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ From Bahrain and the UAE to Saudi Arabia and Oman, how Gulf payment companies have helped build the merchant acquiring, POS, and payment gateway ecosystems that support today’s digital economy. Over the past decades, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has experienced significant growth in digital payments, driven by economic expansion, e-commerce a ]]></description>
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<title>ZagTrader Launches &amp;quot;Build on ZagTrader&amp;quot; Enabling Financial Institutions to Build Their Own Trading Experiences on Institutional Capital Markets Infrastructure</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/zagtrader-launches-build-on-zagtrader-enabling-financial-institutions-to-build-their-own-trading-experiences-on-institutional-capital-markets-infrastructure-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ New initiative gives banks, brokers, fintechs, and asset managers API access, developer documentation, and client-accessible source code to build branded trading journeys on top of ZagTrader&#039;s proven infrastructure layer. Dubai, June 10 - ZagTrader, the capital markets technology provider, today announced the launch of Build on ZagTrader, a strateg ]]></description>
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<title>SAB Invest Launches Securities Lending Capability with JPMorganChase</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The new capability enables SAB Invest’s clients to monetize their Saudi equity holdings and generate yield from diversified global portfolios, deepening the investment proposition SAB Invest delivers across its institutional and high-net-worth client base SAB Invest selected JPMorganChase for its local expertise, global presence and robust risk fra ]]></description>
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<title>INFINIOS and Circle Sign Strategic Agreement to Advance Digital Finance Infrastructure</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/infinios-and-circle-sign-strategic-agreement-to-advance-digital-finance-infrastructure-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The collaboration will support stablecoin-powered payments, treasury, and digital asset solutions for businesses and financial institutions across the Middle East and beyond Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – June 2026 - INFINIOS, a leading fintech innovator headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Circle Internet Financial, LLC, a subsidiary of one  ]]></description>
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<title>QNB Oman and AmwalPay Sign Strategic Agreement to Strengthen Digital Acquiring Services</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/qnb-oman-and-amwalpay-sign-strategic-agreement-to-strengthen-digital-acquiring-services-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ QNB Oman and AmwalPay have announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement aimed at enhancing digital payment acceptance services and supporting businesses and merchants across the Sultanate of Oman through advanced payment solutions and modern acquiring capabilities. The agreement was signed by Khalid Mohammed Al Barwani, Chief Executiv ]]></description>
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<title>Tabby secures Saudi Finance Licenses from SAMA to expand Consumer and SME Financing</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — 29 June 2026: Tabby , the financial services app, today announced it has received a consumer finance licence and SME finance licence from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). The licences let Tabby offer customers in Saudi Arabia longer plans on larger purchases, alongside the 4 interest-free monthly payments they already use, and  ]]></description>
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<title>Microsoft appoints Ayman AlGhamdi as President, Microsoft Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ AlGhamdi to lead Microsoft Arabia as the company prepares for the launch of its Saudi Arabia cloud region and continues to support the Kingdom’s AI and digital ambitions . Microsoft appoints Ayman AlGhamdi as President, Microsoft Arabia, effective July 5, 2026. AlGhamdi brings 14 years of experience at Microsoft , most recently serving as Vice Pres ]]></description>
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<title>Riyadh&#45;based Sorbet Launches SAR, PKR and AED Payouts — Bringing Instant Cross&#45;Border Payments to Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/riyadh-based-sorbet-launches-sar-pkr-and-aed-payouts-bringing-instant-cross-border-payments-to-pakistan-saudi-arabia-and-the-uae-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Businesses operating across Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE know the frustration better than anyone. You land a client in Europe or the United States, you deliver the work, and then the payment process begins. Your Wise account gets flagged. Your Payoneer withdrawal is delayed or blocked entirely. You wait five days for a SWIFT transfer to clear ]]></description>
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<title>Riyadh Air Launches RX Pay: Its New Branded Card That Rewards Guests Everywhere They Go</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Created with Mastercard and issued through leading Saudi banks, RX Pay is Riyadh Air’s own card - a new way to pay, earn, and travel, designed entirely around its guests Rewards that go beyond the airline: use RX Pay wherever Mastercard is accepted and turn everyday spending into the next journey with Sfeer Points With one card, earn Sfeer Points,  ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Tourism Authority and Mastercard Partner to Boost Global Tourism to Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mastercard to strengthen Saudi Arabia&#039;s position as a leading global tourism destination through joint international marketing campaigns, data-driven insights, and technology-enabled visitor experiences. The partnership will focus on attracti ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Arabia POS Spending Surges 33% to SR16.31 Billion in One Week</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-arabia-pos-spending-surges-33-to-sr16-31-billion-in-one-week</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Point-of-sale (POS) spending in Saudi Arabia surged approximately 33 percent week on week to SR16.31 billion during the period from July 26 to August 1, 2026, reflecting continued growth in consumer spending and digital payment activity across the Kingdom. According to the latest weekly POS bulletin from the Saudi Central Bank ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Arabia Drives IBS Growth as the Middle East’s #1 Provider of Remittance &amp;amp; Exchange Kiosks and Telecom SSM, Generating Millions of Monthly Transactions</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-arabia-drives-ibs-growth-as-the-middle-easts-1-provider-of-remittance-exchange-kiosks-and-telecom-ssm-generating-millions-of-monthly-transactions-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Infinite Business Solutions (IBS), the Dubai-headquartered FinTech company founded by Jordanian entrepreneurs Ibrahim Darraz and Mohammad Al-Azzeh , continues to strengthen its position as one of the region’s leading digital transformation enablers, powering millions of secure transactions every month across more than 10 countries throughout the Mi ]]></description>
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<title>SNB Group Launches the First World Legend Mastercard in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/snb-group-launches-the-first-world-legend-mastercard-in-the-middle-east-and-north-africa-mena-region-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; SNB Group , in collaboration with Mastercard , today announced the launch of the SNB World Legend Mastercard , becoming the first financial institution in the Middle East and North Africa to to offer Mastercard’s most prestigious card tier to its Private Banking clients. The launch reflects SNB Group’s continued commitment to  ]]></description>
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<title>BNP Paribas Receives Regional Headquarters License in Saudi Arabia, Positioning for Riyadh&amp;apos;s Financial Hub Ambitions</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/bnp-paribas-receives-regional-headquarters-license-in-saudi-arabia-positioning-for-riyadhs-financial-hub-ambitions-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ BNP Paribas has received investment registration for a regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia, marking another step in the French banking group’s expansion in the Kingdom and the wider Middle East. The registration provides BNP Paribas with a base from which to expand its operations across Saudi Arabia and regional markets. However, the registration ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Arabia Records SR15.8 Billion in POS Transactions in One Week</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-arabia-records-sr15-8-billion-in-pos-transactions-in-one-week</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ RIYADH: Saudi Arabia recorded SR15.799 billion in point-of-sale (POS) transactions during the week of August 23–29, 2026 , up from SR14.173 billion during the previous comparable period, according to the Saudi Central Bank’s (SAMA) weekly POS bulletin. The Kingdom recorded 255.384 million POS transactions during the week, highlighting continued str ]]></description>
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<title>Mal Opens Its Global Waitlist, Bringing AI&#45;Native Islamic Finance to the World</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mal-opens-its-global-waitlist-bringing-ai-native-islamic-finance-to-the-world-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Abu Dhabi, UAE –9th of September, 2026: Mal , the world&#039;s first AI-native Islamic financial platform, today opened its global waitlist, just three months after receiving its In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Central Bank of the UAE. Customers joining the waitlist will receive priority access to Mal’s first product releases and exclusive rewards. ]]></description>
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<title>Al Rajhi Capital Appoints HSBC Saudi Arabia As Custodian to Al Rajhi MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/al-rajhi-capital-appoints-hsbc-saudi-arabia-as-custodian-to-al-rajhi-msci-saudi-arabia-etf</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: HSBC has today announced its appointment as custodian to the Al Rajhi MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF. Al Rajhi Capital appointed HSBC following a selection process designed to identify a securities services provider with a strong track record of servicing Exchange Traded Funds, a diverse global securities services network, and the abil ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Al Rajhi Capital Appoints HSBC Saudi Arabia As Custodian to Al Rajhi MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF</media:keywords>
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<title>Visa Acceptance Platform Enables Local E&#45;commerce Payment Processing through Saudi Arabia’s New E&#45;commerce Payments Interface</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/visa-acceptance-platform-enables-local-e-commerce-payment-processing-through-saudi-arabias-new-e-commerce-payments-interface</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Visa Acceptance Platform designed to help enable faster, reliable and supports compliant e-commerce payment processing for merchants and payment service providers. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Visa , a global leader in digital payments, today announced that merchants and payment service providers in Saudi Arabia can now process e-commerce transactions lo ]]></description>
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<title>Money20/20 Middle East opens in Riyadh with major announcements Redefining the Fintech Sector</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/money20-20-middle-east-opens-in-riyadh-with-major-announcements-redefining-the-fintech-sector</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Digital payments in the Kingdom have surged from 18% in 2016 to 79% by the end of last year. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Money20/20 MiddleEast officially opened today at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham, marking a historic moment for the global and regional financial technology sector. With more than 450 global and regional fintech br ]]></description>
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<title>Shaping the Future of Regulated Innovation in the UAE: Fintech News UAE Interviews Mr. Amir A. Kolahzadeh, Group CEO &amp;amp; Founder of SecureVisa Group &amp;amp; ITSEC</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/shaping-the-future-of-regulated-innovation-in-the-uae-fintech-news-uae-interviews-mr-amir-a-kolahzadeh-group-ceo-founder-of-securevisa-group-itsec-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As the UAE and GCC continue to strengthen their position as global hubs for fintech, crypto, AI, and digital innovation, the demand for robust regulatory compliance and cybersecurity solutions has never been greater. At the forefront of this transformation is SecureVisa Group , founded by Mr. Amir A. Kolahzadeh . SecureVisa Group specializes in nav ]]></description>
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<title>Cuzdan LLC Partners with PayTabs Group to Power Azerbaijan’s Digital Payments Future</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/cuzdan-llc-partners-with-paytabs-group-to-power-azerbaijans-digital-payments-future</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/cuzdan-llc-partners-with-paytabs-group-to-power-azerbaijans-digital-payments-future</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cuzdan launches a nationwide payment orchestration platform built on PayTabs technology to drive financial inclusion and unlock growth for businesses and consumers. Baku/Riyadh, 3 October 2025: Cuzdan LLC, one of Azerbaijan’s fast emerging financial institutions, today announced the rollout of its new nationwide payment orchestration platform. Powe ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Cuzdan LLC Partners with PayTabs Group to Power Azerbaijan’s Digital Payments Future</media:keywords>
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<title>Pakistan’s leading community and workspace platform COLABS Expands to Saudi Arabia in partnership with Waseel Partners Investments and Shorooq</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/pakistans-leading-community-and-workspace-platform-colabs-expands-to-saudi-arabia-in-partnership-with-waseel-partners-investments-and-shorooq</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/pakistans-leading-community-and-workspace-platform-colabs-expands-to-saudi-arabia-in-partnership-with-waseel-partners-investments-and-shorooq</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New partnership with Waseel Investment and renewed backing from Shorooq, underscore investor confidence in COLABS&#039; cross-border vision. Aligned with Vision 2030, the expansion aims to accelerate entrepreneurship, create jobs, and attract new investment flows between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. A bridge between Saudi and Pakistani ecosystems, COLABS  ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Pakistan’s leading community and workspace platform COLABS Expands to Saudi Arabia in partnership with Waseel Partners Investments and Shorooq</media:keywords>
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<title>Visa, AlUla Moments, and BSF collaborate to offer exclusive lifestyle experiences for cardholders in Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/visa-alula-moments-and-bsf-collaborate-to-offer-exclusive-lifestyle-experiences-for-cardholders-in-saudi-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Visa , a world leader in digital payments, BSF one of the leading banks in Saudi Arabia, and AlUla Moments the events and festivals platform of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), have announced a strategic collaboration to provide BSF Visa cardholders with exclusive access to world-class sports, wellness, music, adventure,  ]]></description>
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<title>Google Pay Launches in Saudi Arabia, Enabling Simple and Secure Payments for Users</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/google-pay-launches-in-saudi-arabia-enabling-simple-and-secure-payments-for-users</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announces the launch of Google Pay, one of Google&#039;s products, through the national payment system (mada) in Saudi Arabia, unveiled during the Money20/20 Middle East Conference and Exhibition at the Riyadh Exhibition &amp; Convention Center in Malham. This initiative is part of SAMA&#039;s ongoing efforts to enhance the digital  ]]></description>
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<title>SAMA and Ant International Sign Agreement to Enable Acceptance of Alipay+ Payments in Saudi Arabia by 2026</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/sama-and-ant-international-sign-agreement-to-enable-acceptance-of-alipay-payments-in-saudi-arabia-by-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ ​​​The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and Ant International have signed an agreement to enable the acceptance of Alipay+ payments by 2026 through the National Payment System (mada) in Saudi Arabia. The announcement was made during the Money20/20 Middle East conference held in Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. This agreement is part  ]]></description>
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<title>Goldman Sachs sets up Private Wealth Management Team in Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/goldman-sachs-sets-up-private-wealth-management-team-in-saudi-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In May last year, the U.S. bank obtained a licence to set up its regional headquarters in Riyadh, where it has had an office since 2008. Goldman Sachs is setting up a private wealth management team in Saudi Arabia, it said on Tuesday, as it boosts its offer in the Middle East to serve a growing number of high net worth individuals in the region. In ]]></description>
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<title>Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser named U.S.&#45;Saudi Business Council Co&#45;Chair</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/citigroup-ceo-jane-fraser-named-u-s-saudi-business-council-co-chair</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/citigroup-ceo-jane-fraser-named-u-s-saudi-business-council-co-chair</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fraser replaces Steve Demetriou, former CEO of engineering contractor Jacobs, who held the role from 2018 to 2024. The U.S.-Saudi Business Council has named Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser as U.S. co-chair of its board, representing the United States. Fraser replaces Steve Demetriou, former CEO of engineering contractor Jacobs, who held the role from 201 ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser named U.S.-Saudi Business Council Co-Chair</media:keywords>
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<title>AmwalPay Announces a Strategic Partnership with Bank Nizwa</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/amwalpay-announces-a-strategic-partnership-with-bank-nizwa-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ AmwalPay has announced a strategic partnership with Bank Nizwa, reflecting a broader shift in how banks approach the enablement of digital payment services within the Sultanate of Oman. Under this partnership, AmwalPay enables Bank Nizwa to offer digital payment services to its merchants under the bank’s own brand, identity, and commercial framewor ]]></description>
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<title>Mirsad AI Launches AI&#45;Native AML Compliance for GCC Financial Institutions, Licensed with Qatar Financial Centre</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mirsad-ai-launches-ai-native-aml-compliance-for-gcc-financial-institutions-licensed-with-qatar-financial-centre-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mirsad AI is the first AI-native AML compliance engine built for GCC financial institutions and regulatory authorities — and one of the first of its kind worldwide — trained on both fiat and blockchain transaction data, and registered with the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC). Why it matters now: The global AML market is valued at $4.4 billion in 2025  ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Mirsad AI Launches AI-Native AML Compliance for GCC Financial Institutions, Licensed with Qatar Financial Centre</media:keywords>
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<title>Visa expands its Saudi payments infrastructure by launching World&#45;First Local Hosting of Acceptance Platform in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Gives merchants in Saudi Arabia local access to CyberSource for payment processing, fraud management and other solutions Supports mada card payments and advances Saudi Vision 2030’s digital economy goals Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Visa , a global leader in digital payments, today announced that the Visa Acceptance Platform is now hosted on local cloud i ]]></description>
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<title>Thunes Expands Real&#45;Time Cross&#45;Border Payments to Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ London, UK and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 15 September 2025 – Thunes , the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, has announced the rollout of real-time cross-border payments into Saudi Arabia. Through its Direct Global Network, Thunes’ Members can now deliver instant payouts directly to bank accounts and wallets in the Kingdom in Saudi Riy ]]></description>
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<title>Paymentology expands presence in Saudi Arabia to support Vision 2030 and next&#45;generation payments</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ As Saudi Arabia’s fintech sector expands at record speed, Paymentology will deliver cloud-first innovation and on-the-ground leadership to power the Kingdom’s next-generation payments. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Paymentology , the leading global issuer processor, today announces its commercial registration in Riyadh to expand its on-the-ground presence ]]></description>
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<title>Comera Pay, Part of Abu Dhabi’s Royal Group, Secures Visa Principal Membership to Launch Multicurrency offering in the UAE</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Abu Dhabi, UAE: Comera Pay , licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE and part of Abu Dhabi’s Royal Group , proudly announces that it has been granted Principal Membership by Visa , a world leader in digital payments. This achievement empowers Comera Pay to directly issue Visa Prepaid and Debit cards in the UAE, strengthening its role  ]]></description>
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<title>MoneyGram and D360 Bank Sign MoU to Advance Cross&#45;Border Payments in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: MoneyGram, a leading global payments network for consumers, businesses and communities, and D360 Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement, signed during Money 20/20 Middle East, underscores the commitment of both organizations to accelerate digital transformation and support Saudi Vision 2 ]]></description>
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<title>Resal Unveils Major Announcements at Money20/20 Middle East: Global Expansion, Product Launch, and Next&#45;Gen Financial Infrastructure</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 18/09/2025 – Resal , the Saudi fintech innovator transforming loyalty, rewards, and alternative finance, made a strong impact at Money20/20 Middle East , announcing three strategic milestones that underscore its ambition to lead the global programmable value economy. 1. Expansion: Resal x Runa Partnership for Global Payouts R ]]></description>
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<title>Remitly and tiqmo Sign Letter of Intent to Expand Digital Financial Services in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Remitly is pleased to announce that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with tiqmo , one of the fastest-growing mobile wallet providers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to explore a strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to cross-border remittance services in the region. The LOI was signed at tiqmo’s booth during Money20/20 Middle East,  ]]></description>
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<title>SNB Launches New SME Financing platform with Tarabut and Geidea</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ RIYADH, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi National Bank (SNB) , the Kingdom’s largest financial institution, today announced plans to launch a first-of-its-kind Point-of-Sale (POS) lending solution for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The solution is powered by Tarabut , MENA’s leading regulated financial technology platform, and delivered through Geidea ,  ]]></description>
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<title>TerraPay and D360 Bank go live to enable instant, compliant inbound payments to Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ SAUDI ARABIA - TerraPay, a global money movement company, announced a strategic partnership with D360 Bank , the innovative Saudi Sharia-compliant digital bank, to power inbound money movement into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). With this launch, Saudi Arabia is now fully enabled for inbound of all use‑case flows – P2P (C2C), C2B, B2C, B2B, wit ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Arabia strengthens position as regional fintech hub with 68 experimental permits and 50 fintech companies in the CMA Fintech Lab</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ This progress reflects the Kingdom’s evolution to a fintech environment that is ready and attractive for innovation, investment, and growth. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia has continued to strengthen the regulatory foundations for fintech growth, announcing that a total of 68 fintech experimental permits ha ]]></description>
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<title>AngelAi Accelerates Middle East Expansion With Saudi Arabia Poised to Lead the AI&#45;Driven Financial Transformation</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- AngelAi , the world’s first empathetic AI platform for financial services, is deepening its footprint across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia emerging as the preferred launchpad for long-term partnerships and platform integration. As the Kingdom intensifies its commitment to U.S.-based AI innovation, Angel ]]></description>
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<title>JEEL AND BAHRAIN FINTECH BAY SIGN STRATEGIC MOU TO DRIVE CROSS&#45;BORDER FINTECH COLLABORATION</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Jeel , powered by Riyad Bank is an independent fintech and technology accelerator that connects innovators through its recently launched Sandbox, has entered a strategic partnership with Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB), the leading fintech hub in the Kingdom of Bahrain, to strengthen cross-border collaboration and advance the regional fintech ecosystem.  ]]></description>
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<title>Thunes and BSF Unite to Transform Cross&#45;Border Remittances from Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/thunes-and-bsf-unite-to-transform-cross-border-remittances-from-saudi-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Collaboration signals new era of real-time, affordable global money movement for consumers in the Kingdom Singapore / Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 1, 2025 – Thunes , the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, today announced that it has signed an MOU at SIBOS 2025 to form a strategic alliance with Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) , one of Sa ]]></description>
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<title>noon payments and Visa Announce Global First with the Launch of Visa Payment Passkey</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ DUBAI, UAE – September 29, 2025 – noon payments , a leading digital payments platform in the region, and Visa, a world leader in digital payments, today announced the launch of Visa Payment Passkey, making noon payments the first globally as a payment service provider (PSP) to offer this innovative solution to its merchants and their customers. Thi ]]></description>
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<title>Tabby invests in NVIDIA HGX systems to power advanced AI infrastructure</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tabby will use NVIDIA HGX systems to securely host and train its AI models, developing AI use cases for financial services. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Tabby , the financial services app, today announced it is deploying NVIDIA HGX systems to begin developing and testing its AI capabilities to better serve a growing base of customers and merchants. The in ]]></description>
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<title>Arab National Bank’s TeleMoney service joins forces with Mastercard to power the future of cross&#45;border payments in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – TeleMoney — the international money transfer service offered by Arab National Bank (anb) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — has entered a strategic collaboration with Mastercard to deliver innovative cross-border payment services through Mastercard Move. This collaboration supports Saudi Vision 2030 and reflects Mastercard&#039;s on ]]></description>
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<title>Doha Bank and PayTabs Group Sign Strategic Partnership to Empower Qatar’s Digital Commerce Sector</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: 21 October 2025: Doha Bank, one of Qatar’s leading financial institutions, and PayTabs Group , MENA’s award-winning payment orchestration solutions provider, have signed a strategic partnership to provide value-added services that enhance the e-commerce ecosystem for merchants in Qatar. The collaboration marks a significant mi ]]></description>
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<title>Sahm Capital becomes the first CMA&#45;licensed financial company to collaborate with Nasdaq Data, featured on Times Square</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh -- (ARAB NEWSWIRE) – Sahm Capital , a fast-growing fintech-driven financial company, announced its collaboration with Nasdaq Data as the first CMA-licensed financial company in the MENA region to launch Nasdaq TotalView® and introduce the Sahm - Nasdaq Investor Education Program. This landmark moment was celebrated on the Nasdaq Tower billbo ]]></description>
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<title>Franklin Templeton introduces eight global funds for qualified investors in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Franklin Templeton , one of the world’s largest global asset managers, is delighted to announce that it has successfully registered eight actively- managed global funds following approval from the Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) for qualified investors. The registered funds cover a broad spectrum of sectors and geographi ]]></description>
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<title>stc group and PayPal partner to Advance Digital Payments Innovation in the Middle East</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ stc group , the region’s leading digital enabler, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PayPal to explore collaboration in digital payments, customer loyalty, and venture investments across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the broader Middle Eastern markets. The announcement was made during the Future Investment Initiative (FI ]]></description>
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<title>Aion Group Connect 2025 – Turning Digital Vision into Measurable Performance</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — November 2025 The 2025 edition of Aion Connect , held in Riyadh, brought together over 200 senior leaders from banks, fintechs, family offices and investors to discuss the next frontier of Saudi Arabia’s digital financial transformation — moving from vision to performance . In a market where nearly $140 billion in shareholder ]]></description>
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<title>Abdul Latif Jameel Finance and Ant International Sign MoU to digitize MSME services in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Abdul Latif Jameel Finance , a leading financing provider regulated by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ant International to explore fintech collaborations aimed at enhancing digital financial services in the Kingdom. Headquartered in Singapore, Ant International provides digital payment and financi ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Grants License to Tabby Finance to Expand BNPL Services in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has officially granted a license to Tabby Finance to conduct deferred payment (Buy Now, Pay Later) activities in the Kingdom, bringing the total number of licensed finance companies to 68 . The move is part of SAMA’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the Kingdom’s financial sector, enhance the effici ]]></description>
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<title>SAMA Licenses “Darb Pay for Information Technology” to Provide E&#45;Wallet Solutions in the Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/sama-licenses-darb-pay-for-information-technology-to-provide-e-wallet-solutions-in-the-saudi-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 2025: The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has officially granted a license to Darb Pay for Information Technology to provide electronic wallet (e-wallet) solutions in the Kingdom. With this addition, the total number of licensed payment service providers operating under SAMA’s supervision now stands at 28 . This move under ]]></description>
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<title>Paymentology launches PayCredit to power credit innovation for digital banks and fintechs in Saudi Arabia and the GCC</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Paymentology , the leading global issuer-processor, has announced the launch of PayCredit, an advanced credit ledger platform designed to help digital banks and financial institutions deliver tailored, feature-rich credit products faster and more efficiently. The launch comes as the GCC and Saudi Arabia witness rapid growth in ]]></description>
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<title>SNB Capital and Stake announce strategic partnership to broaden real estate Investment access</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/snb-capital-and-stake-announce-strategic-partnership-to-broaden-real-estate-investment-access</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, KSA: SNB Capital the largest asset manager and leading capital market institution in MENA, and Stake, MENA’s leading digital real estate investment platform, have announced a strategic partnership that will combine their complementary strengths to broaden investor access to high-quality real investment opportunities in the Kingdom. By lever ]]></description>
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<title>Mastercard Gateway secures Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) certificate for the new E&#45;commerce Payments Interface</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mastercard-gateway-secures-saudi-central-bank-sama-certificate-for-the-new-e-commerce-payments-interface</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Mastercard Gateway is now certified to facilitate online transactions through SAMA&#039;s New E-commerce Payments Interface. This certification will enable Mastercard Gateway to process ecommerce transactions through the New E-commerce Payments Interface locally and securely, providing local routing, tokenization, fraud prevention ]]></description>
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<title>ABHI partners with KABi to enable instant access to earned wages in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, KSA : Abhi, powered by Alraedah , has announced a strategic partnership with KABi , a leading Saudi human capital technology company, to provide employees within KABi-managed organizations with instant access to a portion of their earned wages through ABHI’s Earned Wage Access (EWA) solution. Through this partnership, KABi employees will be ]]></description>
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<title>Group&#45;IB launches Cyber Fraud Intelligence Platform to Strengthen Saudi Arabia’s financial and digital ecosystems</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/group-ib-launches-cyber-fraud-intelligence-platform-to-strengthen-saudi-arabias-financial-and-digital-ecosystems</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ [Riyadh, Saudi Arabia] Group-IB , a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, today announced at Black Hat MEA the launch of the Cyber Fraud Intelligence Platform (CFIP), a groundbreaking technology designed to protect Saudi financial institutions, e-commerce entities, and digital platforms from ]]></description>
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<title>Venturun Group Launches Cozi.club: A New Villa&#45;Based Lifestyle Community Designed for Tech Talent in Dubai</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/venturun-group-launches-cozi-club-a-new-villa-based-lifestyle-community-designed-for-tech-talent-in-dubai-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dubai, UAE — December 2, 2025 — On the UAE’s 54th National Day, Venturun DMCC unveiled Cozi.club , pioneering what founders call “Coliving 2.0”: a villa-based lifestyle community that’s redefining how global innovators build in Dubai. Born from the founders’ own journey building in Dubai, Cozi.club addresses a critical gap: sustainable innovation s ]]></description>
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<title>Goldman Sachs Opens New Regional Headquarters in KAFD, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The new office reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to Saudi Arabia and gives Goldman Sachs the capacity to grow its presence in the Kingdom. RIYADH – Goldman Sachs today announced the official opening of its new office and regional headquarters (RHQ) in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Located in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), the  ]]></description>
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<title>Huawei expands its wearable ecosystem in Saudi Arabia with the launch of Sahm Capital’s smartwatch trading app</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/huawei-expands-its-wearable-ecosystem-in-saudi-arabia-with-the-launch-of-sahm-capitals-smartwatch-trading-app</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Huawei today announced a new addition to its expanding wearable app ecosystem in Saudi Arabia with the launch of the Sahm Capital smartwatch trading app. The collaboration underscores Huawei’s ongoing commitment to enriching its all-scenario ecosystem and enhancing the digital lifestyle of consumers across the Kingdom. The Sa ]]></description>
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<title>Alraedah Finance Unveils Debt&#45;Based Crowdfunding Platform for Saudi SMEs</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/alraedah-finance-unveils-debt-based-crowdfunding-platform-for-saudi-smes</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Alraedah Finance has launched Alraedah Invest , a debt-based crowdfunding platform aimed at expanding access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Saudi Arabia. The platform is designed to support businesses operating in high-activity sectors such as restaurants, cafés, retail, and services—segment ]]></description>
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<title>Riyadh: Sahm Capital’s In&#45;App Investor Community Reaches 6,000 Weekly Contributors in Three Months</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/riyadh-sahm-capitals-in-app-investor-community-reaches-6000-weekly-contributors-in-three-months</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh -- Sahm Capital &#039;s in-app investor community has reached 6,000 weekly contributors within three months of its official launch, establishing itself as Saudi Arabia&#039;s most active digital platform for market discussion and investor engagement. Launched in September 2025, Sahm Community is the first investor online community integrated directly  ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Fintech &amp;quot;barq&amp;quot; emerges fastest&#45;growing digital wallet in the region as e&#45;payment volume hits $84bln</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-fintech-barq-emerges-fastest-growing-digital-wallet-in-the-region-as-e-payment-volume-hits-84bln</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The platform continued its rapid momentum, surpassing seven million users in under a year and scaling further to over 10mln users within 17 months of operation. RIYADH – barq has cemented its position as the fastest-growing digital wallet in the region by download and usage rates, achieving record-breaking adoption milestones within an unprecedente ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi POS Transactions reach $4.53bln in one week</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-pos-transactions-reach-4-53bln-in-one-week</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ RIYADH — Point-of-sale (POS) transactions in Saudi Arabia reached 255.361 million during the period from Dec. 28, 2025, to Jan. 3, 2026, with a total value of SR17.016 billion, up from SR13.028 billion recorded in the previous week, according to the Saudi Central Bank . The central bank’s weekly POS bulletin showed that the transport sector recorde ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Arabia attracts 20 of world’s top 30 banks; Investment Minister Says</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-arabia-attracts-20-of-worlds-top-30-banks-investment-minister-says</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ RIYADH — Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih said Saudi Arabia has succeeded in attracting 20 of the world’s top 30 banks as part of efforts to expand the presence and activity of major global asset managers and international banks to support the Kingdom’s banking sector. Speaking during a Shoura Council session on Monday, Al-Falih announced that t ]]></description>
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<title>STC Bank joins hands with Mastercard to transform Saudi remittances through Mastercard Move</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/stc-bank-joins-hands-with-mastercard-to-transform-saudi-remittances-through-mastercard-move</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Mastercard announced a collaboration with STC Bank to empower the bank’s customers in the Kingdom – both consumers and businesses – with greater access to a broad range of cross-border payment services, leveraging Mastercard Move’s innovative money movement capabilities. In line with Vision 2030, the collaboration is fully ge ]]></description>
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<title>Orion Resource Partners and SNB Capital announce a strategic partnership to support Saudi Arabia’s mining industry</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/orion-resource-partners-and-snb-capital-announce-a-strategic-partnership-to-support-saudi-arabias-mining-industry</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ RIYADH – Orion Resource Partners LP (“Orion”), a leading global investment firm specializing in mining and metals, and SNB Capital Company (¨SNB Capital”), Saudi Arabia’s leading capital market institution and a subsidiary of the Saudi National Bank, announced today that they have entered into a strategic partnership to support the development of t ]]></description>
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<title>EdfaPay Secures Technical Approvals From SAMA to Launch Smart SoftPOS</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/edfapay-secures-technical-approvals-from-sama-to-launch-smart-softpos</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – January 22, 2026: EdfaPay is pleased to announce the official activation of its Smart SoftPOS services in the Saudi market, following the successful completion of the required technical approvals from the Payments Authorization Center at the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), in accordance with the applicable compliance and security  ]]></description>
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<title>Riyadh Air and Mastercard take off together to redefine the global travel experience through multiple touchpoints</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/riyadh-air-and-mastercard-take-off-together-to-redefine-the-global-travel-experience-through-multiple-touchpoints</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The partners will develop a portfolio of innovative consumer products including Riyadh Air-branded credit and prepaid cards built for the next generation of travelers As a global first, Riyadh Air will introduce airline-branded virtual card program to support travel agents and other B2B transactions The extensive partnership will include the co-dev ]]></description>
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<title>Mastercard cardholders can now use Google Pay in Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mastercard-cardholders-can-now-use-google-pay-in-saudi-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Mastercard and Google are collaborating to further enhance the availability and usage of Google Pay in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The recently launched Google Pay gives consumers a simple, secure and convenient way to make payments using their Android smartphones. In line with Vision 2030 and the ongoing joint efforts suppo ]]></description>
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<title>Moody’s Establishes Regional Headquarters in Saudi Arabia, Deepening its presence in Middle East</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/moodys-establishes-regional-headquarters-in-saudi-arabia-deepening-its-presence-in-middle-east</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) announced today that it has established a regional headquarters (RHQ) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, reflecting Moody’s ongoing commitment to support the development of the Kingdom’s capital markets and economy. This investment aligns to the Kingdom&#039;s Vision 2030 initiative, and underscores its dynamism and growth. The new ]]></description>
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<title>Fynd enters Saudi Arabia to accelerate AI&#45;native unified commerce across the Kingdom</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/fynd-enters-saudi-arabia-to-accelerate-ai-native-unified-commerce-across-the-kingdom</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Strengthens its presence, helping retailers and enterprises in Saudi Arabia speed up their digital and omnichannel transformation Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Fynd, an AI-native retail technology company backed by Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, has announced its official expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This marks a significant step in ]]></description>
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<title>ZagTrader Expands Institutional Market Access for Crypto Exchanges Through Bloomberg EMSX Connectivity</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/zagtrader-expands-institutional-market-access-for-crypto-exchanges-through-bloomberg-emsx-connectivity-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dubai, UAE – March 9 – ZagTrader, a global financial technology company powering institutional and digital market infrastructure, today announced an expanded connectivity capability that enables crypto exchanges to access institutional crypto order flow through Bloomberg EMSX , one of the most widely used execution management environments in global ]]></description>
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<title>Following record Series B, Lucidya launches Enterprise AI Agent Platform as it enters next phase of regional expansion</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/following-record-series-b-lucidya-launches-enterprise-ai-agent-platform-as-it-enters-next-phase-of-regional-expansion</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Following its record-breaking USD $30 million Series B funding round in 2025, the largest AI investment at the time in MENA, Lucidya , the AI-native Customer Experience Management (CXM) platform, announced the launch of its Enterprise AI Agent platform as a key factor of its strategic growth plan for 2026, centered on continu ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Following record Series B, Lucidya launches Enterprise AI Agent Platform as it enters next phase of regional expansion</media:keywords>
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<title>PayTabs Group achieves fintech dominance with its’ Saudi built, AI&#45;powered payment orchestration platform</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ [26 May 2025, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia] PayTabs Group , a Future 100 company and MENA’s award-winning payment orchestration powerhouse, today announced the launch of its enhanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered payment orchestration platform. Engineered in Saudi Arabia over four months, the platform is set to cross SAR 325 billion in transaction p ]]></description>
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<title>Riyad Bank and Mastercard Launch Innovative Three&#45;Tier Credit Card Program to Empower MSMEs in the KSA</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Partnership will introduce three credit cards — Mastercard NMOO Executive Credit Card, Mastercard NMOO Business Credit Card, and Mastercard NMOO World Credit Card – to provide SMEs with enhanced access to funding. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Riyad Bank and Mastercard have collaborated to provide small and medium-sized businesses in Saudi Arabia with enh ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Riyad Bank and Mastercard Launch Innovative Three-Tier Credit Card Program to Empower MSMEs in the KSA</media:keywords>
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<title>Lean Technologies Secures In&#45;Principle Approval from CBUAE Under Open Finance Framework</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/lean-technologies-secures-in-principle-approval-from-cbuae-under-open-finance-framework</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Among the first to receive the UAE Central Bank’s Open Finance IPA Lean is helping shape a new era of connected financial services, enabling faster payments, broader access to credit, and greater inclusion across the UAE Over $2B processed to date through 1M+ connected accounts Dubai, UAE – Lean Technologies (Lean) , the MENA region’s leading finan ]]></description>
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<title>Binance&#45;Affiliated fitech BPay Global Licensed by CBB to Offer Payment Services in Bahrain</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bahrain - The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has granted a payment service provider (PSP) licence to BPay Global allowing it to operate in the kingdom. BPay Global is a payment services company in the Binance Group. The PSP licence will allow the company to provide fiat services to Binance customers globally, including fiat top ups and withdrawals,  ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Binance-Affiliated fitech BPay Global Licensed by CBB to Offer Payment Services in Bahrain</media:keywords>
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<title>AmwalPay Becomes First Omani Company to Officially Integrate with Shopify to Support E&#45;Commerce in the Sultanate</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/amwalpay-becomes-first-omani-company-to-officially-integrate-with-shopify-to-support-e-commerce-in-the-sultanate-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Oman: In a key step for Oman’s growing fintech landscape, AmwalPay has officially announced its integration with Shopify, becoming the first Omani payment gateway licensed by the Central Bank of Oman to be directly available for Shopify merchants. Through this integration, merchants in Oman can now activate AmwalPay as a payment provider on their S ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>AmwalPay Becomes First Omani Company to Officially Integrate with Shopify to Support E-Commerce in the Sultanate</media:keywords>
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<title>UPESI Africa’s Leading Money Transfer Company Appoints Fareed Jillani as Head of Marketing for Middle East and Europe</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/upesi-africas-leading-money-transfer-company-appoints-fareed-jillani-as-head-of-marketing-for-middle-east-and-europe-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ UPESI Money Transfer , one of Africa’s leading remittance service providers, has announced the appointment of Mr. Fareed Jillani as Head of Marketing for the Middle East and Europe. This strategic move comes as the company intensifies its efforts to expand its footprint across key international markets. Fareed Jillani is also the CEO of UAE-based L ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>UPESI Africa’s Leading Money Transfer Company Appoints Fareed Jillani as Head of Marketing for Middle East and Europe</media:keywords>
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<title>BENEFIT AGM approves 10% Dividend, reports strong 2024 results, and sets strategic course</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/benefit-agm-approves-10-dividend-reports-strong-2024-results-and-sets-strategic-course</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ BENEFIT , the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the company’s headquarters in the Seef District. During the meeting, shareholders approved all items listed on the agenda, including the ratification of the minutes of the previous AGM held on 26 M ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>BENEFIT AGM approves 10% Dividend, reports strong 2024 results, and sets strategic course</media:keywords>
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<title>Exciting times ahead for DigiTrends: The company is now CR certified in KSA and has partnered with Seen Tarbi to shape the future of fintech</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/exciting-times-ahead-for-digitrends-the-company-is-now-cr-certified-in-ksa-and-has-partnered-with-seen-tarbi-to-shape-the-future-of-fintech</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ DigiTrends, a leading player in digital transformation, has obtained its official company registration in KSA and is joining the ranks of pioneering companies in the Kingdom. This milestone was marked in the esteemed presence of Pakistani Ambassador Mr. Ahmad Farooq, First Secretary Mr. Shafiq Ahmed, and key members of the DigiTrends leadership tea ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Exciting times ahead for DigiTrends: The company is now CR certified in KSA and has partnered with Seen Tarbi to shape the future of fintech</media:keywords>
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<title>Visa Launches Visa+ Service in Bahrain to Enable Cross&#45;Border Transfers Using Mobile Numbers</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Manama, Bahrain – Visa, a global leader in digital payments, introduces Visa+ service in Bahrain, allowing users to send money to Visa cardholders within GCC using only recipient’s mobile number. The innovative service is available to customers of Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) and Khaleeji Bank at the initial phase. Bahrain is one of the first global ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Visa Launches Visa+ Service in Bahrain to Enable Cross-Border Transfers Using Mobile Numbers</media:keywords>
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<title>ZainTECH Secures Commercial License in Saudi Arabia, Cementing Regional Expansion Plans</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Attaining ‘national entity’ status empowers ZainTECH to scale its advanced solutions across key sectors of digital IoT, cybersecurity, drones, AI, and cloud services Reinforces company’s commitment to Vision 2030 of driving innovation, strategic partnerships, and investment in local talent and digital infrastructure Riyadh, KSA — ZainTECH, the inte ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>ZainTECH Secures Commercial License in Saudi Arabia, Cementing Regional Expansion Plans</media:keywords>
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<title>Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance launches e&#45;Learning Platform for Banks in Anti&#45;Money Laundering</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/bahrain-institute-of-banking-and-finance-launches-e-learning-platform-for-banks-in-anti-money-laundering</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Manama, Bahrain – The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) has launched a new e-learning platform to help banking professionals in Bahrain stay up to date with regulations on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Counter Proliferation Financing (CPF). Developed specifically for Bahrain’s financial  ]]></description>
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<title>Mastercard and Amazon Launch Complimentary Amazon Prime Membership for Cardholders in Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mastercard-and-amazon-launch-complimentary-amazon-prime-membership-for-cardholders-in-saudi-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ All Mastercard credit and debit cardholders can now enjoy up to six months of Amazon Prime membership at no additional cost, unlocking a world of savings and entertainment, including fast and free shipping, Prime Video, Prime Gaming, and Exclusive Savings Saudi National Bank cardholders will enjoy added exclusive shopping discounts with their Maste ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Mastercard and Amazon Launch Complimentary Amazon Prime Membership for Cardholders in Saudi Arabia</media:keywords>
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<title>American Express Saudi Arabia and Tarabut Pioneer First&#45;of&#45;its&#45;Kind Open Banking Experience to Expand Credit Access</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/american-express-saudi-arabia-and-tarabut-pioneer-first-of-its-kind-open-banking-experience-to-expand-credit-access</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 23 April, 2025 : American Express Saudi Arabia has introduced a ground-breaking, open banking-powered experience within its mobile application, transforming not just the process but the accessibility of credit for a broader segment of customers. This includes those outside traditional employment structures (such as ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>American Express Saudi Arabia and Tarabut Pioneer First-of-its-Kind Open Banking Experience to Expand Credit Access</media:keywords>
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<title>LandIn Partners with Fintech News Saudi Arabia to Support Startup Expansion into the Kingdom</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/landin-partners-with-fintech-news-saudi-arabia-to-support-startup-expansion-into-the-kingdom</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – LandIn , a leading soft-landing partner for global startups, has announced a strategic partnership with Fintech News Saudi Arabia , a premier platform for fintech developments in the Kingdom. This collaboration is designed to empower high-potential founders by providing them with the tools, connections, and guidance needed to ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>LandIn Partners with Fintech News Saudi Arabia to Support Startup Expansion into the Kingdom</media:keywords>
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<title>Saudi meal subscription startup Calo expands to UK, absorbs two local brands</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-meal-subscription-startup-calo-expands-to-uk-absorbs-two-local-brands</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Calo, the Saudi-headquartered foodtech startup, has expanded into the United Kingdom with the acquisition of two local prepared meal delivery brands, Fresh Fitness Food and Detox Kitchen. The UK expansion marks Calo’s first international move outside of the GCC, as the startup looks to build on its rapid growth in the Middle East. Founded in 2019 i ]]></description>
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<title>SANSO Launches SansoPay: The Future of Borderless Payments for Individual and Companies</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ EU/UAE/Global – After making waves across industries from smart tech R&amp;D and manufacturing to cutting-edge fintech solutions, Sanso Technologies has announced the launch of its most ambitious innovation yet: SansoPay – a revolutionary digital payment platform set to redefine how the world sends, receives, and manages money. Backed by over two decad ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>SANSO Launches SansoPay: The Future of Borderless Payments for Individual and Companies</media:keywords>
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<title>PEMO launches in Saudi Arabia to empower businsses with smarter Expense Management</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Pemo, the all-in-one spend management platform, has officially launched in Saudi Arabia, offering cutting-edge financial solutions to businesses of all sizes across the Kingdom. Backed by $19 million in funding from global investors, the MENA-grown FinTech company will provide smart corporate and virtual cards, automated recei ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>PEMO launches in Saudi Arabia to empower businsses with smarter Expense Management</media:keywords>
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<title>Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Grants License to Tamawal for Finance Aggregation Services</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudi-central-bank-sama-grants-license-to-tamawal-for-finance-aggregation-services</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has officially granted a license to Tamawal® to operate as a Finance Aggregation Services provider, marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s efforts to enhance innovation and inclusivity within the financial sector. With this latest approval, Tamawal becomes the sixth licensed company aut ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Grants License to Tamawal for Finance Aggregation Services</media:keywords>
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<title>Mastercard partners with Tamkeen to launch first Mastercard Strive Initiative in Bahrain</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and the Bahrain’s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) today announced a strategic partnership to explore the launch of the first Mastercard Strive program in the Middle East, aimed at advancing financial and digital readiness for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Bahrain. This landmark collaboration seeks to empowe ]]></description>
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<title>Bahrain’s Ila Bank partners with Mastercard to launch innovative solutions and expand into new markets</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/bahrains-ila-bank-partners-with-mastercard-to-launch-innovative-solutions-and-expand-into-new-markets</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/bahrains-ila-bank-partners-with-mastercard-to-launch-innovative-solutions-and-expand-into-new-markets</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Manama , Bahrain: : ila Bank , powered by Bank ABC, has partnered with Mastercard to enhance the bank’s proposition across consumer products, launching new affluent, travel products and loyalty offerings. ila Bank will leverage Mastercard’s expertise to introduce loyalty program that supports cardholders’ lifestyle, providing added value across a w ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Bahrain’s Ila Bank partners with Mastercard to launch innovative solutions and expand into new markets</media:keywords>
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<title>Hassana Investment Company and Franklin Templeton Sign $150mln MoU to Boost Saudi Private Credit Sector</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/hassana-investment-company-and-franklin-templeton-sign-150mln-mou-to-boost-saudi-private-credit-sector</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Hassana Investment Company (Hassana) and Franklin Templeton Financial Company (Franklin Templeton) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) valued at USD 150 million to explore a strategic partnership related to investments in Saudi private credit opportunities. The partnership reflects a shared vision to mobilize inst ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Hassana Investment Company and Franklin Templeton Sign $150mln MoU to Boost Saudi Private Credit Sector</media:keywords>
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<title>Mastercard Launches Cyber Resilience Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mastercard-launches-cyber-resilience-center-in-riyadh-saudi-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Mastercard has launched its Cyber Resilience Center, an initiative that brings together key players from the financial sector to foster collaboration and support shared goals in building a secure commerce and payment ecosystem in the Kingdom. This is Mastercard’s first initiative in Middle East, extending the company’s global  ]]></description>
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<title>PayTic Announces Strategic Partnership with NymCard</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/paytic-announces-strategic-partnership-with-nymcard-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Partnership marks significant milestone in payment operations automation in GCC. [Dubai, 29 st May 2025] – PayTic , a leading payment operations automation platform, today announced a strategic partnership with NymCard, marking PayTic’s entry into the GCC with its first strategic client. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in brin ]]></description>
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<title>Bahrain Bourse and BENEFIT partner to launch eIPO service on BenefitPay</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/bahrain-bourse-and-benefit-partner-to-launch-eipo-service-on-benefitpay-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Bahrain Clear, a fully-owned subsidiary of Bahrain Bourse , to launch eIPO Service (electronic initial public offering service) on BenefitPay. This initiative marks a significant advancemen ]]></description>
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<title>Wamid partners with BMLL to bring advanced analytics tools to the Saudi capital markets</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Partnership will deliver the Saudi market’s first white-labelled cloud analytics tools to quants, analysts and institutional investors Riyadh/London : Wamid, the technology and innovation arm of Saudi Tadawul Group (STG) , has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with BMLL Technologies (BMLL) , the leading, independent provider of high-qual ]]></description>
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<title>MoneyGram partners with tiqmo, one of Saudi Arabia’s fastest&#45;growing digital wallets</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ As one of the largest cross-border remittance and payment networks in the world, MoneyGram was selected by tiqmo for its global scale and leadership in Saudi Arabia RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – MoneyGram, a leading global payments network for consumers, businesses and communities, today announced a partnership with tiqmo , the Most Rewarding F ]]></description>
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<title>Areej Obiedat Named Founding Community Leader for MENA Consultant Club</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Areej Obiedat , a renowned expert in banking innovation, has been selected as one of the Founding Community Leaders for the MENA Consultant Club, an exclusive network bringing together 100 of the region’s most accomplished consultants. This appointment marks a significant milestone in her ongoing efforts to drive digital transformation and foster s ]]></description>
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<title>Playbook partners with FinBursa to targets investment gaps for women in the GCC region and beyond</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/playbook-partners-with-finbursa-to-targets-investment-gaps-for-women-in-the-gcc-region-and-beyond-ksa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Playbook , the global learning and networking platform advancing the careers of women executives, has entered a strategic partnership with FinBursa , a global digital investment and fundraising platform focused on connecting capital seekers with qualified and sophisticated investors across private markets. This partnership is designed to close the  ]]></description>
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<title>UK’s NayaOne Enters Saudi Market with AstroLabs, Launching First Fully Saudi&#45;Hosted Fintech Platform</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/uks-nayaone-enters-saudi-market-with-astrolabs-launching-first-fully-saudi-hosted-fintech-platform</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ June 18, 2025, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia : NayaOne, the Vendor Delivery Infrastructure (VDI) platform trusted by leading global banks and regulators, has launched the Kingdom’s first fully Saudi-hosted platform, marking its entry into Saudi Arabia with support from AstroLabs , the Gulf’s leading business expansion platform. The deployment enables banks, ]]></description>
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<title>Jadwa Acquires Majority Stake in Leading Retailer Makhazen Alenaya Through its GCC Diversified Private Equity Fund</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 23 June 2025: Jadwa Investment , a leading investment management and advisory firm in the Middle East, today announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Makhazen Alenaya through its flagship blind-pool vehicle, Jadwa GCC Diversified Private Equity Fund. Founded in 2019, Makhazen is a fast-growing Saudi retail concept with ]]></description>
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<title>Tesla officially opens its First Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tesla today, announces the opening of its first Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located on Takhassousi Rd. This reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia&#039;s growing demand for electric vehicles and its commitment to sustainable transportation, in line with Saudi Vision 2030. On Thursday, June 26, the Tesla Center in Riyadh officially opens to the public. ]]></description>
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<title>ACI Worldwide and iNet extend partnership to bolster fintech growth in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ OMAHA, Neb. &amp; RIYADH, Saudi Arabia- ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, today announced that iNet , the first independent Saudi Central Bank-licensed Network Service Provider (NSP), has joined ACI’s Retail Payment Solutions (RPS) for Postilion program to support the Kingdom’s rapidly growing fintech se ]]></description>
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<title>KAFD receives prestigious Guinness World Record for the world’s largest continuous pedestrian skywalk network</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ This recognition showcases KAFD’s commitment to setting new benchmarks in urban development. Riyadh— The King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC) announced that it was awarded a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest continuous pedestrian skyway network. This recognition showcases KAFD’s commitment to se ]]></description>
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<title>Amazon Payment Services partners with Tamara to offer seamless split payments for merchants in the UAE and Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/amazon-payment-services-partners-with-tamara-to-offer-seamless-split-payments-for-merchants-in-the-uae-and-saudi-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The partnership comes at a time when consumers are increasingly seeking payment methods that deliver both flexibility and transparency. Seamless integration of Tamara will enable businesses in the UAE and KSA to provide flexible payment options, generate broader customer reach, and enhance customer conversion rates Merchants in the Amazon Payment S ]]></description>
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<title>Pakistani startup Bookme eyes $20mln annual revenue from Saudi expansion</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bookme is a Pakistani e-ticketing platform that offers online tickets for movies, events, flights and hotels Bookme founder eyes expansion further into Middle East, African countries after gaining foothold in Kingdom ISLAMABAD: The founder of Pakistani e-ticketing platform Bookme said this week the company expects to generate $20 million annually f ]]></description>
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<title>Visa launches new edition of She’s Next Program in Saudi Arabia to Empower Women Entrepreneurs</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/visa-launches-new-edition-of-shes-next-program-in-saudi-arabia-to-empower-women-entrepreneurs</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Till July 21, 2025: Applications are open for the chance to secure funding, mentorship, and national exposure. Three winners will be awarded a share of USD 60,000 in equity-free grants Haya Sawan, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading fitness experts and a prominent wellness entrepreneur, joins as the program’s mentor Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Visa (NYSE: V) , ]]></description>
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<title>Apple launches online store in Saudi Arabia with Arabic support, local delivery</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA: Apple announced the expansion of Apple Retail into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the launch of the Apple Store online and Apple Store app, introducing support directly from Apple in Arabic for the very first time. The arrival of the online store marks a new era for customers in Saudi Arabia, who will be able to shop Apple’s ]]></description>
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<title>Flooss Secures SAMA License, Marking a Major Milestone in Digital Lending</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — August 8, 2025 — Flooss, a leading digital lending platform, has officially secured its operating license from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), marking a significant regulatory milestone in its journey to redefine financial access across the Kingdom and the wider GCC region. The license paves the way for Flooss to expand its op ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Wealth Fund sold its stakes in Meta, Shopify and PayPal in Q2 2025</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Public Investment Fund also sold its stakes in Alibaba Group, Nu Holdings and FedEx. BANGALORE/DUBAI: Saudi Arabia&#039;s almost $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund sold its stakes in several U.S.-listed companies - including Meta, Shopify and PayPal - in the second quarter, according to securities filings released on Thursday. The Public Investment F ]]></description>
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<title>The Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company (SRC) launches Saudi Arabia’s first residential mortgage&#45;backed securities</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/the-saudi-real-estate-refinance-company-src-launches-saudi-arabias-first-residential-mortgage-backed-securities</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company (SRC) , a PIF company, has announced the launch of the Kingdom’s first Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS). This landmark transaction forms part of SRC’s efforts to develop the capital markets and enhance liquidity in the real estate finance sector by introducing, for the first ]]></description>
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<title>Riyad Capital announces successful issuance of landmark SAR 500mln Saudi Riyal denominated Sukuk for Sumou Global Investment</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ​​​RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Riyad Capital, the leading Saudi IB Advisor and a leading asset manager within Saudi Arabia and the GCC region, today announced the successful issuance of a SAR 500 million Saudi Riyal denominated sukuk for Sumou Global Investment Company (“Sumou”) a first of its kind for the Saudi Real Estate sector. Sumou price ]]></description>
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<title>AdalFi strengthens MEA push with hires tied to Saudi market expertise</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ AdalFi has reinforced its presence in the Kingdom with two senior hires designed to balance rigorous risk with enterprise-grade delivery. Ian Read joins as Head of Credit Excellence and Emre Unlusoy becomes Head of Sales for MEA. The appointments align with the goals of Vision 2030 as banks in KSA scale digital lending and widen access for consumer ]]></description>
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<title>AdalFi passes $200M in lending as Vision 2030 accelerates digital credit adoption</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ KSA’s financial sector is moving quickly toward data-driven lending. AdalFi’s latest figures highlight why the region is ready. The company has enabled more than $200M in loans through partner banks with defaults steady at 0.2%. Its AI scoring engine has processed 1.2B+ transactions, evaluated 30M+ borrowers and continuously learns from 50K+ monthl ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi&amp;apos;s SAMA licenses &amp;apos;Tamara Finance&amp;apos; to provide consumer finance, BNPL services</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh: The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) licensed “Tamara Finance” company to provide consumer finance and buy-now-pay-later services. The addition brings the number of finance companies licensed and permitted by SAMA to 65 companies. In a press release issued today, SAMA’s focus reflects its keenness to support the finance sector, increase the effici ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Fintech Barq Launches Digital Wallet in Pakistan</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ barq Holding, the parent company of barq Financial, has officially launched its barq Digital Wallet in Pakistan as part of its international expansion strategy. The move aims to enhance digital payment solutions and promote financial inclusion in the region. The launch follows the remarkable success of the barq Financial app in Saudi Arabia, where  ]]></description>
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<title>Western Union and Saudi’s urpay collaborate to offer International Money Transfer Services</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ RIYADH, Saudi Arabia-- (BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)-- Western Union and urpay today announced the launch of international money transfer services in the urpay wallet, enabling customers to seamlessly send money to friends and family globally. The move aims to contribute towards Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to build an inclusive digital economy as pa ]]></description>
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<title>CBB Introduces New Fit and Proper Requirements for Board and Management of Financial Institutions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – The Central Bank of Bahrain (“CBB”) has introduced new requirements for licensed financial institutions relating to the appointment of board members and senior management. The new rules are issued under one common Module of the CBB Rulebook, replacing the “fit and proper” requirements which were previously included in t ]]></description>
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<title>PayTabs Group Acquires Majority Stake in PayTabs Egypt to Strengthen Digital Payments Ecosystem</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/paytabs-group-acquires-majority-stake-in-paytabs-egypt-to-strengthen-digital-payments-ecosystem</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh: PayTabs Group , MENA&#039;s award-winning payment orchestration powerhouse today announced the successful acquisition of majority stake in PayTabs Egypt, solidifying its commitment to driving digital transformation and financial inclusion across Egypt. This strategic move marks a pivotal milestone for PayTabs as it continues to enhance its marke ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi’s barq allows its users to Transfer Money internationally in partnership with Western Union</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/saudis-barq-allows-its-users-to-transfer-money-internationally-in-partnership-with-western-union</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/saudis-barq-allows-its-users-to-transfer-money-internationally-in-partnership-with-western-union</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – barq , the fastest-growing digital wallet in Saudi Arabia, has announced a strategic partnership with Western Union , the global leader in international money transfers. This collaboration aims to redefine money transfer services in the Kingdom, enabling millions of users to send and receive money through the Barq app with en ]]></description>
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<title>Bank NXT signs MoU with Frankfurt School of Finance &amp;amp; Management, and Chemonics</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/bank-nxt-signs-mou-with-frankfurt-school-of-finance-management-and-chemonics</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/bank-nxt-signs-mou-with-frankfurt-school-of-finance-management-and-chemonics</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo: Bank NXT , a leading provider of integrated retail and corporate banking solutions in Egypt, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a consortium comprising of Frankfurt School of Finance &amp; Management, and Chemonics, as part of the German development programme, Green Recovery for the Egyptian Economy Transformation (GREET). The MoU e ]]></description>
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<title>Valmore Holding Reports 24% Revenue Growth to $685 Million in FY25, 24% YoY Growth</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/valmore-holding-reports-24-revenue-growth-to-685-million-in-fy25-24-yoy-growth</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo: Valmore Holding (VLMR.CA and VLMRA.CA on the Egyptian Exchange and VALMORE.KW on Boursa Kuwait), one of the MENA region’s leading investment companies, reported today its consolidated results for the quarter and year ended 31 December 2025. Revenues grew 24% year-on-year (y-o-y) to reach USD 685 million for 2025, driven by strong top-line gr ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Valmore Holding Reports 24% Revenue Growth to $685 Million in FY25, 24% YoY Growth</media:keywords>
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<title>Valu and Fawry partner to offer flexible payment and financing solutions on the myfawry app</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/valu-and-fawry-partner-to-offer-flexible-payment-and-financing-solutions-on-the-myfawry-app</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo: Valu, Egypt’s leading financial technology powerhouse, announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Fawry, Egypt’s leading fintech and electronic payments company, to introduce Valu services as a new flexible payment and financing option on the myfawry app. This collaboration reflects Valu’s ongoing commitment to expanding its digit ]]></description>
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<title>ADCB Egypt Partners with EFG Hermes to launch its first money market fund “Zayed Kol Youm”</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/adcb-egypt-partners-with-efg-hermes-to-launch-its-first-money-market-fund-zayed-kol-youm</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Egypt (ADCB Egypt), a subsidiary of ADCB Group, one of the UAE’s leading banks, announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company, and the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), to launch the bank’s first mutual fund in the Egyptia ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>ADCB Egypt Partners with EFG Hermes to launch its first money market fund “Zayed Kol Youm”</media:keywords>
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<title>Egypt&amp;apos;s FRA Issues First Comprehensive Guide to Consumer Finance Rules, Regulations</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-fra-issues-first-comprehensive-guide-to-consumer-finance-rules-regulations</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued its first comprehensive guide to the rules and regulations governing consumer finance companies, providing a unified reference for the regulatory requirements governing the activity. The guide aims to enhance companies’ and sector employees’ awareness of all legislative and regulatory obligations  ]]></description>
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<title>AmwalPay Announces a Strategic Partnership with Bank Nizwa</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/amwalpay-announces-a-strategic-partnership-with-bank-nizwa-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ AmwalPay has announced a strategic partnership with Bank Nizwa, reflecting a broader shift in how banks approach the enablement of digital payment services within the Sultanate of Oman. Under this partnership, AmwalPay enables Bank Nizwa to offer digital payment services to its merchants under the bank’s own brand, identity, and commercial framewor ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>AmwalPay Announces a Strategic Partnership with Bank Nizwa</media:keywords>
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<title>Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) launches Soft POS service for contactless mobile payments</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/central-bank-of-egypt-cbe-launches-soft-pos-service-for-contactless-mobile-payments</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/central-bank-of-egypt-cbe-launches-soft-pos-service-for-contactless-mobile-payments</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has launched a contactless electronic payment acceptance service through smart devices, as per a statement issued on February 1st. This will allow merchants to accept payments using mobile phones or tablets via Soft POS applications. The step supports the CBE’s efforts to reduce cash usage, expand financial inclusion ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) launches Soft POS service for contactless mobile payments</media:keywords>
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<title>Mirsad AI Launches AI&#45;Native AML Compliance for GCC Financial Institutions, Licensed with Qatar Financial Centre</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mirsad-ai-launches-ai-native-aml-compliance-for-gcc-financial-institutions-licensed-with-qatar-financial-centre-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mirsad AI is the first AI-native AML compliance engine built for GCC financial institutions and regulatory authorities — and one of the first of its kind worldwide — trained on both fiat and blockchain transaction data, and registered with the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC). Why it matters now: The global AML market is valued at $4.4 billion in 2025  ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Mirsad AI Launches AI-Native AML Compliance for GCC Financial Institutions, Licensed with Qatar Financial Centre</media:keywords>
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<title>Beltone secures initial FRA approval for ‘Fadda’, Egypt’s first silver investment fund with daily cumulative returns</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/beltone-secures-initial-fra-approval-for-fadda-egypts-first-silver-investment-fund-with-daily-cumulative-returns</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo - Beltone Asset Management has secured initial approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to launch “ Fadda ”, the Beltone Evolve Silver Investment Fund with Cumulative Daily Return, marking the introduction of Egypt’s first-ever silver-focused investment fund and a key step in expanding the country’s alternative investment landsc ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Beltone secures initial FRA approval for ‘Fadda’, Egypt’s first silver investment fund with daily cumulative returns</media:keywords>
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<title>Drive Finance issues securitization bonds worth EGP 2.4 Bln</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/drive-finance-issues-securitization-bonds-worth-egp-2-4-bln</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo: Drive Finance , a non-banking financial company specialized in consumer finance and a subsidiary of GB Capital, the financial services arm of GB Corp, has successfully completed its sixth securitization bond issuance, valued at EGP 2.4 billion. This issuance marks the first tranche under Drive’s EGP 25 billion securitization program, execute ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Drive Finance issues securitization bonds worth EGP 2.4 Bln</media:keywords>
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<title>AFS launches SoftPOS (Tap&#45;to&#45;Phone) solution across Egypt following CBE license</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/afs-launches-softpos-tap-to-phone-solution-across-egypt-following-cbe-license</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/afs-launches-softpos-tap-to-phone-solution-across-egypt-following-cbe-license</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – Arab Financial Services (AFS), A premier digital payment and fintech solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa, is pleased to announce that its Egyptian subsidiary has received a SoftPOS license from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). This regulatory approval has enabled the company to launch the service nationwide, making AFS E ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>AFS launches SoftPOS (Tap-to-Phone) solution across Egypt following CBE license</media:keywords>
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<title>Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait &#45; Egypt and Mastercard announce strategic collaboration to advance digital innovation in Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/al-ahli-bank-of-kuwait-egypt-and-mastercard-announce-strategic-collaboration-to-advance-digital-innovation-in-egypt</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/al-ahli-bank-of-kuwait-egypt-and-mastercard-announce-strategic-collaboration-to-advance-digital-innovation-in-egypt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt: Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait – Egypt (ABK-Egypt) and Mastercard announce a strategic collaboration, unlocking a new phase of cutting-edge consumer, commercial, and digital payment solutions. This collaboration reinforces Mastercard’s role as ABK-Egypt’s trusted advisor while advancing the bank’s digital solution offering for cardholders in  ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait - Egypt and Mastercard announce strategic collaboration to advance digital innovation in Egypt</media:keywords>
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<title>Egypt: Contact, Al Safy Group partner to launch integrated FinTech&#45;powered financing platform</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypt-contact-al-safy-group-partner-to-launch-integrated-fintech-powered-financing-platform</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/egypt-contact-al-safy-group-partner-to-launch-integrated-fintech-powered-financing-platform</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Egypt - Contact, a leading provider of non-banking financial services in Egypt, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Al Safy Group to establish a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the financing experience through innovative, technology-driven financial solutions. The partnership introduces, for the first time in the Egyptian market, ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Egypt: Contact, Al Safy Group partner to launch integrated FinTech-powered financing platform</media:keywords>
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<title>MDP rebrands as Modupay, marking the next chapter in its payments platform evolution</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mdp-rebrands-as-modupay-marking-the-next-chapter-in-its-payments-platform-evolution</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/mdp-rebrands-as-modupay-marking-the-next-chapter-in-its-payments-platform-evolution</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The rebrand represents a clearer expression of what the company has already built and where it is headed next. Image Courtesy: Modupay. Cairo, MDP , the leading regional payments technology provider, has announced its rebrand to Modupay, reflecting the company’s growth into a modular, end-to-end payments platform serving banks, fintechs, telcos and ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>MDP rebrands as Modupay, marking the next chapter in its payments platform evolution</media:keywords>
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<title>MNT&#45;Halan Partners with Visa to Expand Its Prepaid Card Offering and Accelerate Digital Payments in Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mnt-halan-partners-with-visa-to-expand-its-prepaid-card-offering-and-accelerate-digital-payments-in-egypt</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/mnt-halan-partners-with-visa-to-expand-its-prepaid-card-offering-and-accelerate-digital-payments-in-egypt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Halan Visa Card to boost prepaid and instant credit access, as Halan issues over 1 million cards in 2025 and targets 2.5 million in 2026 Cairo, 8 FEB 2026 : MNT-Halan, the leading and fastest growing fintech company in Egypt and the MENA region, has announced a strategic partnership with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to introduce new Vi ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>MNT-Halan Partners with Visa to Expand Its Prepaid Card Offering and Accelerate Digital Payments in Egypt</media:keywords>
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<title>Bosta and Mastercard announce strategic collaboration aimed at empowering SMEs and supporting e&#45;commerce growth in Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/bosta-and-mastercard-announce-strategic-collaboration-aimed-at-empowering-smes-and-supporting-e-commerce-growth-in-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt, ( 10 FEB 2026) : Bosta, a key enabler of e-commerce, has announced a strategic collaboration with Mastercard to support small and medium-sized enterprises in Egypt by delivering integrated solutions that aim to accelerate e-commerce growth in line with evolving market needs. Through this collaboration, Mastercard and Bosta will introd ]]></description>
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<title>Souhoola receives initial approval to issue its reloadable prepaid card in partnership with Banque Misr, Visa, and Modupay</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/souhoola-receives-initial-approval-to-issue-its-reloadable-prepaid-card-in-partnership-with-banque-misr-visa-and-modupay</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/souhoola-receives-initial-approval-to-issue-its-reloadable-prepaid-card-in-partnership-with-banque-misr-visa-and-modupay</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ El-Shanwany: The initial approval represents an important strategic milestone in our digital transformation journey and enables customers to fully control their spending while benefiting from a flexible and secure card. Mohamed Gamal: Our collaboration with Banque Misr, Visa, and Modupay reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering reliable and se ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Souhoola receives initial approval to issue its reloadable prepaid card in partnership with Banque Misr, Visa, and Modupay</media:keywords>
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<title>Banque Misr &amp;amp; Modupay announce ATM direct integration to power fintech card services across Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/banque-misr-modupay-announce-atm-direct-integration-to-power-fintech-card-services-across-egypt</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/banque-misr-modupay-announce-atm-direct-integration-to-power-fintech-card-services-across-egypt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt — Modupay , the leading payments tech enabler across the Middle East and Africa, has announced a significant advancement in its strategic collaboration with Banque Misr, one of Egypt’s most established and trusted financial institutions. Through a newly completed ATM direct integration, FinTech cards sponsored by Banque Misr and proces ]]></description>
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<title>Granite receives financial regulatory approval from FRA to launch USD fixed income fund</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/granite-receives-financial-regulatory-approval-from-fra-to-launch-usd-fixed-income-fund</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/granite-receives-financial-regulatory-approval-from-fra-to-launch-usd-fixed-income-fund</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – Granite Financial Holding, a digitally-enabled asset management company, announced that it has received approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to launch a new USD denominated Fixed Income Fund.This step reflects Granite&#039;s commitment to providing innovative and diverse tools for investors within the CashTech sector and ]]></description>
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<title>Basata enables cash&#45;in and cash&#45;out for all mobile wallets across 120,000 points of sale</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/basata-enables-cash-in-and-cash-out-for-all-mobile-wallets-across-120000-points-of-sale</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/basata-enables-cash-in-and-cash-out-for-all-mobile-wallets-across-120000-points-of-sale</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo: Basata Holding for Financial Payments S.A.E, a leading fintech company specializing in digital payments, has announced the launch of a new service aimed at facilitating users’ daily financial transactions by expanding its cash-in and cash-out services across its point-of-sale network to include all mobile wallets , after previously being lim ]]></description>
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<title>Vodafone Egypt Partners with TapTap Send to Enable Instant Cross&#45;Border Transfers to Vodafone Cash Wallets</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/vodafone-egypt-partners-with-taptap-send-to-enable-instant-cross-border-transfers-to-vodafone-cash-wallets</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/vodafone-egypt-partners-with-taptap-send-to-enable-instant-cross-border-transfers-to-vodafone-cash-wallets</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo: Vodafone Egypt has announced a strategic partnership with TapTap Send , one of the world’s leading international remittance platforms, enabling instant and secure money transfers from more than 30 countries directly to Vodafone Cash wallets in Egypt. The partnership aligns with Vodafone Egypt’s strategy to simplify digital payments and servi ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Vodafone Egypt Partners with TapTap Send to Enable Instant Cross-Border Transfers to Vodafone Cash Wallets</media:keywords>
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<title>Visa Intelligent Authorization modernizes payment processing for acquirers, unlocking an era of innovation</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/visa-intelligent-authorization-modernizes-payment-processing-for-acquirers-unlocking-an-era-of-innovation</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As commerce evolves, legacy authorization systems can become availability bottlenecks – limiting acquirers’ ability to enable new payment experiences. Visa Intelligent Authorization enables modern payment processing across major global and local card networks through a single API with uptime of 99.999%, helping eliminate the need for costly infrast ]]></description>
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<title>Mashreq launches first&#45;of&#45;its&#45;kind instant digital cross&#45;border accounts for Egyptians in the UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mashreq-launches-first-of-its-kind-instant-digital-cross-border-accounts-for-egyptians-in-the-uae</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt: In a groundbreaking move set to transform cross-border banking for Egyptians abroad, Mashreq has become the first UAE-based bank to offer a fully digital account opening service for non-resident Egyptian customers. This innovative solution allows Egyptian nationals residing in the UAE to instantly open a Mashreq Egypt Account remotely ]]></description>
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<title>Careem Pay expands Remittances to Türkiye and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/careem-pay-expands-remittances-to-turkiye-and-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/careem-pay-expands-remittances-to-turkiye-and-the-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Transfers are completed within 5–10 minutes, with a maximum limit of AED 150,000 per transaction for Türkiye and AED 36,000 for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Careem Plus members benefit from zero fees and exclusive member-only rates, turning remittances into a key financial advantage. Dubai, UAE: Careem Pay , the digital payments platform within the ]]></description>
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<title>MBME Pay Secures CBUAE License to Offer Merchant Acquiring and Payment Aggregation Services</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mbme-pay-secures-cbuae-license-to-offer-merchant-acquiring-and-payment-aggregation-services</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Abu Dhabi, UAE: MBME Pay Payment Services Provider – Sole Proprietorship L.L.C. (“MBME Pay”), a wholly owned subsidiary of MBME Group PJSC, has received its Payment Service Provider license (Category 3) from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to conduct Merchant Acquiring and Payment Aggregation activities. This license elevates MBME Pay into an e ]]></description>
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<title>MPE Partners with SpaceBelt KSA to Bring Global Finance to Sovereign Orbital Rails</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mpe-partners-with-spacebelt-ksa-to-bring-global-finance-to-sovereign-orbital-rails-egypt</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/mpe-partners-with-spacebelt-ksa-to-bring-global-finance-to-sovereign-orbital-rails-egypt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ahead of the launch of KSA-1, MPE will serve as the global commercial application layer for financial services delivered on SpaceBelt KSA’s sovereign low-Earth orbit constellation. RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA — April 21, 2026: MPE Solutions Inc. (“MPE” / “Modern Pay Engine”) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with SpaceBelt K ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>MPE Partners with SpaceBelt KSA to Bring Global Finance to Sovereign Orbital Rails</media:keywords>
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<title>Ramadan to Eid in Egypt: New Visa insights reveal how seasonal spending patterns are changing</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/ramadan-to-eid-in-egypt-new-visa-insights-reveal-how-seasonal-spending-patterns-are-changing</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spending patterns shifted during Ramadan and peaked around Eid Al-Fitr, with total spending up 15% during the Eid period. Cairo : Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in payments, today released its latest consumer spending insights for the Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr period in Egypt, based on the Visa Consulting &amp; Analytics Retail Spend Monitor. During thi ]]></description>
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<title>Kiwe receives final CBE approval</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – 26 April 2026: Kiwe , the home-grown fintech startup built around how people actually use money today, has received final approval from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to launch its application and card in the Egyptian market, marking the arrival of a new wave of fintech that is more relevant, user-centric, and experience-driven. The ]]></description>
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<title>Valu enables seamless digital onboarding on Dubai Phone App, expanding access to instant BNPL services in Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/valu-enables-seamless-digital-onboarding-on-dubai-phone-app-expanding-access-to-instant-bnpl-services-in-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Valu, Egypt’s leading universal financial technology powerhouse, announced today a new partnership with Dubai Phone to introduce a fully digital onboarding experience, allowing customers to activate their account and pay with Valu through the Dubai Phone application. This collaboration enables users who are not yet Valu customers to seamless ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt&amp;apos;s BNPL player Valu Secures FRA Approval to Establish SME Financing Business</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-bnpl-player-valu-secures-fra-approval-to-establish-sme-financing-business</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-bnpl-player-valu-secures-fra-approval-to-establish-sme-financing-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Valu&#039;s expansive merchant network stands to be among the primary beneficiaries, gaining direct access to tailored financing solutions through the platform they already trust. Valu , Egypt&#039;s leading financial technology powerhouse, has received regulatory approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to establish a dedicated Small and Mediu ]]></description>
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<title>FABMISR and Network International announce strategic partnership to accelerate digital payments in Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/fabmisr-and-network-international-announce-strategic-partnership-to-accelerate-digital-payments-in-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – First Abu Dhabi Bank Misr (FABMISR), one of the largest banks operating in Egypt, have entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Network International, a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). This alliance aims to provide FABMISR with a complete range of payment processing services, accelerating t ]]></description>
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<title>Al Salem Holding Secures FRA Approval to Expand Investment and Financial Services Activities</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/al-salem-holding-secures-fra-approval-to-expand-investment-and-financial-services-activities</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dr. Bahaa Salem: New License Supports the Group’s Ambitions to Expand Across Investment and Financial Services Cairo, Egypt – Al Salem Group has obtained approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to engage in the activity of holding companies, supporting its plans to expand in establishing companies that issue financial securities and  ]]></description>
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<title>Payment Companies in the GCC: Who Is Shaping the Merchant Acquiring and Digital Payment Infrastructure Landscape?</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/payment-companies-in-the-gcc-who-is-shaping-the-merchant-acquiring-and-digital-payment-infrastructure-landscape-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ From Bahrain and the UAE to Saudi Arabia and Oman, how Gulf payment companies have helped build the merchant acquiring, POS, and payment gateway ecosystems that support today’s digital economy. Over the past decades, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has experienced significant growth in digital payments, driven by economic expansion, e-commerce a ]]></description>
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<title>TFSF Ventures Emerges From Three Quiet Years in the UAE With Patent&#45;Pending Agentic Payment Infrastructure — and Opens It for Licensing</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/tfsf-ventures-emerges-from-three-quiet-years-in-the-uae-with-patent-pending-agentic-payment-infrastructure-and-opens-it-for-licensing-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ras Al Khaimah, UAE — The agentic economy stopped being theoretical this week. With the world&#039;s largest payment networks now opening their rails to autonomous AI agents — credentialed, permissioned, and settling transactions at machine speed — the question facing every financial institution and enterprise has shifted from whether software agents wi ]]></description>
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<title>INFINIOS and Circle Sign Strategic Agreement to Advance Digital Finance Infrastructure</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/infinios-and-circle-sign-strategic-agreement-to-advance-digital-finance-infrastructure-egypt</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/infinios-and-circle-sign-strategic-agreement-to-advance-digital-finance-infrastructure-egypt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The collaboration will support stablecoin-powered payments, treasury, and digital asset solutions for businesses and financial institutions across the Middle East and beyond Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain – June 2026 - INFINIOS, a leading fintech innovator headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Circle Internet Financial, LLC, a subsidiary of one  ]]></description>
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<title>QNB Oman and AmwalPay Sign Strategic Agreement to Strengthen Digital Acquiring Services</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/qnb-oman-and-amwalpay-sign-strategic-agreement-to-strengthen-digital-acquiring-services-egypt</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/qnb-oman-and-amwalpay-sign-strategic-agreement-to-strengthen-digital-acquiring-services-egypt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ QNB Oman and AmwalPay have announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement aimed at enhancing digital payment acceptance services and supporting businesses and merchants across the Sultanate of Oman through advanced payment solutions and modern acquiring capabilities. The agreement was signed by Khalid Mohammed Al Barwani, Chief Executiv ]]></description>
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<title>Valu launches Egypt’s first instant cashback loyalty program, redefining rewards for everyday spending</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/valu-launches-egypts-first-instant-cashback-loyalty-program-redefining-rewards-for-everyday-spending-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo: Valu , a leading universal financial technology powerhouse in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has announced the launch of its new loyalty program, the first instant cashback loyalty program for payments in Egypt. The program introduces a fundamentally new approach to customer rewards by granting cashback instantly upon transaction c ]]></description>
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<title>The National Bank of Egypt in collaboration with Mastercard launch USD Corporate Debit Card</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/the-national-bank-of-egypt-in-collaboration-with-mastercard-launch-usd-corporate-debit-card-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt; 27 July 2026 : The National Bank of Egypt, in collaboration with Mastercard , has announced the launch of the USD Corporate Debit Card, a breakthrough solution designed to empower Egyptian businesses - from large corporates to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with seamless access to global commerce. Soha El Turky, Deputy CEO at NBE ]]></description>
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<title>CIB&#45;backed digital banking platform, yomo secures Initial Banking Licence, Ready to Lead Egypt’s Digital Banking Evolution</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/cib-backed-digital-banking-platform-yomo-secures-initial-banking-licence-ready-to-lead-egypts-digital-banking-evolution-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ CIB-backed digital banking platform, yomo, set to make managing money simpler, more accessible and more empowering for millions of Egyptians at home and abroad. Cairo, Egypt: Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB) announces that the Bank received today preliminary approval from the Central Bank of Egypt to establish yomo digital bank, in line  ]]></description>
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<title>Mal Opens Its Global Waitlist, Bringing AI&#45;Native Islamic Finance to the World</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mal-opens-its-global-waitlist-bringing-ai-native-islamic-finance-to-the-world-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Abu Dhabi, UAE –9th of September, 2026: Mal , the world&#039;s first AI-native Islamic financial platform, today opened its global waitlist, just three months after receiving its In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Central Bank of the UAE. Customers joining the waitlist will receive priority access to Mal’s first product releases and exclusive rewards. ]]></description>
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<title>EFG Holding to list consumer finance brand Valu on the Egyptian Stock Exchange</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/efg-holding-to-list-consumer-finance-brand-valu-on-the-egyptian-stock-exchange</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/efg-holding-to-list-consumer-finance-brand-valu-on-the-egyptian-stock-exchange</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Valu proudly embraces this innovative step toward its listing, marking a significant turning point in its journey. The brand name Valu has become synonymous with &quot;BuyNow, Pay-Later&quot; in Egypt. This achievement exemplifies EFG Holding’s profound commitment to innovation and value creation for its shareholders, further strengthening Valu&#039;s position as ]]></description>
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<title>Amazon exercises option to acquire direct stake in Egypt’s Valu</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/amazon-exercises-option-to-acquire-direct-stake-in-egypts-valu-egypt</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/amazon-exercises-option-to-acquire-direct-stake-in-egypts-valu-egypt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In May 2022, Amazon entered into an Option Agreement with EFG Holding, acquiring USD 10 million of EFG Holding GDRs. Cairo, Egypt — U Consumer Finance S.A.E., known under the trademark Valu , a subsidiary of EFG Holding, and EFG Holding are pleased to announce that Amazon has agreed to exercise its option to acquire a direct equity stake in Valu. I ]]></description>
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<title>Valu’s EGX debut: A landmark listing for a transformative fintech leader</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/valus-egx-debut-a-landmark-listing-for-a-transformative-fintech-leader-egypt</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/valus-egx-debut-a-landmark-listing-for-a-transformative-fintech-leader-egypt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ With 146% Gross Revenue CAGR (2019 – 2024), 16,000 Daily Transactions as of the first quarter of 2025, and Unmatched Customer Engagement, Valu’s Commencement of Trading on the EGX Highlights its Transformative Role in Egypt’s Economy Cairo: EFG Holding, a leading financial institution with a universal bank in Egypt and the leading investment bank i ]]></description>
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<title>Shaping the Future of Regulated Innovation in the UAE: Fintech News UAE Interviews Mr. Amir A. Kolahzadeh, Group CEO &amp;amp; Founder of SecureVisa Group &amp;amp; ITSEC</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/shaping-the-future-of-regulated-innovation-in-the-uae-fintech-news-uae-interviews-mr-amir-a-kolahzadeh-group-ceo-founder-of-securevisa-group-itsec-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As the UAE and GCC continue to strengthen their position as global hubs for fintech, crypto, AI, and digital innovation, the demand for robust regulatory compliance and cybersecurity solutions has never been greater. At the forefront of this transformation is SecureVisa Group , founded by Mr. Amir A. Kolahzadeh . SecureVisa Group specializes in nav ]]></description>
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<title>AmwalPay Becomes First Omani Company to Officially Integrate with Shopify to Support E&#45;Commerce in the Sultanate</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/amwalpay-becomes-first-omani-company-to-officially-integrate-with-shopify-to-support-e-commerce-in-the-sultanate-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Oman: In a key step for Oman’s growing fintech landscape, AmwalPay has officially announced its integration with Shopify, becoming the first Omani payment gateway licensed by the Central Bank of Oman to be directly available for Shopify merchants. Through this integration, merchants in Oman can now activate AmwalPay as a payment provider on their S ]]></description>
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<title>WaffarX, DGTERA to empower digital transformation in F&amp;amp;B in Egypt, Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/waffarx-dgtera-to-empower-digital-transformation-in-fb-in-egypt-saudi-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ They will also work together on introducing a new standard of efficiency and consumer loyalty to F&amp;B businesses across Egypt and Saudi Arabia. WaffarX , Egypt’s leading fintech cashback solution, has entered a new strategic partnership with DGTERA , a fast-growing provider of smart solutions in the food and beverage (F&amp;B) and retail sectors, accord ]]></description>
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<title>Mastercard and EGBANK collaborate to expand digital payments and premium offerings</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mastercard-and-egbank-collaborate-to-expand-digital-payments-and-premium-offerings-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – EGBANK has joined forces with Mastercard to drive financial accessibility, expand digital payment adoption and introduce affluent new segments to the bank’s card portfolio. The collaboration aims to strengthen EGBANK’s strategy and reinforces its commitment to delivering convenient, seamless and secured payment experience. Mastercard ]]></description>
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<title>The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Expands Card Tokenization Services to Android Platforms</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/the-central-bank-of-egypt-cbe-expands-card-tokenization-services-to-android-platforms</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo – The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced plans to launch card tokenization services on mobile applications running on Android devices, expanding the country’s digital payments infrastructure. The move follows the earlier rollout of the service on Apple Pay, which marked the first phase of Egypt’s card tokenization initiative. According ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Expands Card Tokenization Services to Android Platforms</media:keywords>
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<title>Balad Becomes the First Egyptian Remittance Aggregator to Go Live in Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/balad-becomes-the-first-egyptian-remittance-aggregator-to-go-live-in-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ [Cairo, February 9 th , 2025] – Balad , a leading fintech company specializing in cross-border payments, proudly announces that it is the first Egyptian remittance aggregator to go live in Egypt. This milestone marks a significant expansion of Balad’s capabilities, enabling seamless, efficient, and compliant money transfers for international remitt ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt: Bokra expands its footprint in fintech, unveils future plans</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypt-bokra-expands-its-footprint-in-fintech-unveils-future-plans</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/egypt-bokra-expands-its-footprint-in-fintech-unveils-future-plans</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Egypt - Bokra , a rising fintech company, has outlined its future plans and strategic vision, reinforcing its commitment to financial inclusion and innovation in Egypt’s fintech sector. The company, which provides Sharia-compliant investment solutions, aims to empower individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through diversified fina ]]></description>
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<title>MNT&#45;Halan receives FRA Approval to implement e&#45;KYC and Digital Contracts in Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mnt-halan-receives-fra-approval-to-implement-e-kyc-and-digital-contracts-in-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt - MNT-Halan , the region’s leading fintech company, has received approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to implement in Egypt electronic Know Your Customer This marks a significant leap forward in Egypt&#039;s fintech sector, delivering a seamless digital experience. By eliminating friction and traditional paperwork, e-KYC e ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s Rabbit the leading hyperlocal e&#45;commerce enters the Saudi Arabia Market</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-rabbit-the-leading-hyperlocal-e-commerce-enters-the-saudi-arabia-market</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-rabbit-the-leading-hyperlocal-e-commerce-enters-the-saudi-arabia-market</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – Rabbit , the leading tech-driven, hyperlocal e-commerce company, announces its market entry to Saudi Arabia – and a target of delivering 20 million items in all KSA’s major cities, by 2026. Rabbit is already live in KSA. The Company has established its regional headquarters in Riyadh - with a growing Saudi team, and its operations ar ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Egypt’s Rabbit the leading hyperlocal e-commerce enters the Saudi Arabia Market</media:keywords>
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<title>Intro Group acquires stake in ADVEC to deliver innovative energy solutions aligned with global transitions</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/intro-group-acquires-stake-in-advec-to-deliver-innovative-energy-solutions-aligned-with-global-transitions</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, April 9, 2025: Intro Group, an Egyptian investment company, has signed an agreement to acquire a stake in ADVEC , a leader in energy engineering consultancy, power systems analysis, and AI-driven technical solutions. The acquisition seeks to provide innovative, sustainable energy and IT solutions that support Egypt&#039;s governmental push for re ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Intro Group acquires stake in ADVEC to deliver innovative energy solutions aligned with global transitions</media:keywords>
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<title>Visa helps Egypt’s Small Shopkeepers turn a common phrase into Free Advertising</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/visa-helps-egypts-small-shopkeepers-turn-a-common-phrase-into-free-advertising</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo: In Egypt, daily transactions often come with a familiar phrase: “Cash Walla Visa?” It’s a question merchants have asked for years - passed down from one generation to the next - reflecting just how deeply Visa is woven into the rhythm of everyday commerce. This isn’t a campaign line taught by Visa. It’s a cultural expression that emerged on  ]]></description>
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<title>LandIn Partners with Fintech News Egypt to Support Startup Expansion into the KSA</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/landin-partners-with-fintech-news-egypt-to-support-startup-expansion-into-the-ksa</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/landin-partners-with-fintech-news-egypt-to-support-startup-expansion-into-the-ksa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – LandIn , a leading soft-landing partner for global startups, has announced a strategic partnership with Fintech News Egypt , a premier platform for fintech developments in the Egypt and MENA region. This collaboration is designed to empower high-potential founders by providing them with the tools, connections, and guidance ne ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>LandIn Partners with Fintech News Egypt to Support Startup Expansion into the KSA</media:keywords>
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<title>SANSO Launches SansoPay: The Future of Borderless Payments for Individual and Companies</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/sanso-launches-sansopay-the-future-of-borderless-payments-for-individual-and-companies-egypt</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/sanso-launches-sansopay-the-future-of-borderless-payments-for-individual-and-companies-egypt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ EU/UAE/Global – After making waves across industries from smart tech R&amp;D and manufacturing to cutting-edge fintech solutions, Sanso Technologies has announced the launch of its most ambitious innovation yet: SansoPay – a revolutionary digital payment platform set to redefine how the world sends, receives, and manages money. Backed by over two decad ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>SANSO Launches SansoPay: The Future of Borderless Payments for Individual and Companies</media:keywords>
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<title>Fawry partners with Microsoft to drive digital transformation for Egyptian SMEs through Fawry Business</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/fawry-partners-with-microsoft-to-drive-digital-transformation-for-egyptian-smes-through-fawry-business</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/fawry-partners-with-microsoft-to-drive-digital-transformation-for-egyptian-smes-through-fawry-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt: Fawry , Egypt&#039;s leading Fintech company, has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to drive digital transformation for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Egypt by integrating Microsoft 365 (M365) solutions with Fawry Business service products. This collaboration is set to revolutionize the SME landscape by offering an int ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Fawry partners with Microsoft to drive digital transformation for Egyptian SMEs through Fawry Business</media:keywords>
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<title>Visa Partners with EgyptAir to Deliver Innovative Technology Solutions, Enhancing Customer Experience</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/visa-partners-with-egyptair-to-deliver-innovative-technology-solutions-enhancing-customer-experience</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/visa-partners-with-egyptair-to-deliver-innovative-technology-solutions-enhancing-customer-experience</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Captain Ahmed Adel: We are keen on introducing the latest technological innovations to provide our customers with a seamless and exceptional travel experience. Leila Serhan: We are committed to being the preferred partner for leading global companies and institutions, offering customers the most secure payment solutions. Egypt, 6 May 2025 : Dr. Sam ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Visa Partners with EgyptAir to Deliver Innovative Technology Solutions, Enhancing Customer Experience</media:keywords>
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<title>Tasaheel concludes Egypt’s largest corporate bond issuance worth EGP2.5bln</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/tasaheel-concludes-egypts-largest-corporate-bond-issuance-worth-egp2-5bln</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/tasaheel-concludes-egypts-largest-corporate-bond-issuance-worth-egp2-5bln</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo - Tasaheel, Egypt’s largest and fastest-growing lender for small businesses and entrepreneurs, and part of MNT-Halan, announced the successful conclusion of a landmark EGP 2.5 billion corporate bond issuance, the largest of its kind in the Egyptian market to date. Tasaheel’s issuance, which received an investment-grade BBB+ rating from Middle ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Tasaheel concludes Egypt’s largest corporate bond issuance worth EGP2.5bln</media:keywords>
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<title>Cross Switch Expands into Kenya Through Strategic Partnership with Pesawise</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/cross-switch-expands-into-kenya-through-strategic-partnership-with-pesawise</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/cross-switch-expands-into-kenya-through-strategic-partnership-with-pesawise</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cross Switch , a provider of class-leading payment solutions, has strengthened its African presence by officially launching services in Kenya and partnering with licensed local payment provider Pesawise. This collaboration makes the most of Pesawise’s solid regulatory standing and trusted reputation, allowing Cross Switch to establish it’s footprin ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Cross Switch Expands into Kenya Through Strategic Partnership with Pesawise</media:keywords>
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<title>PayTic Announces Strategic Partnership with NymCard</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/paytic-announces-strategic-partnership-with-nymcard-egypt</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/paytic-announces-strategic-partnership-with-nymcard-egypt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Partnership marks significant milestone in payment operations automation in GCC. [Dubai, 29 st May 2025] – PayTic , a leading payment operations automation platform, today announced a strategic partnership with NymCard, marking PayTic’s entry into the GCC with its first strategic client. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in brin ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>PayTic Announces Strategic Partnership with NymCard</media:keywords>
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<title>Contact Financial Holding Reports robust 306% YoY net income surge in financing and insurance divisions in Q1&#45;25</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/contact-financial-holding-reports-robust-306-yoy-net-income-surge-in-financing-and-insurance-divisions-in-q1-25-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Contact Financial Holding’s Insurance Division Shines in 1Q-25: Net Income Jumps 767% YoY to EGP 43mn. Cairo, Contact Financial Holding (CNFN.CA) , Egypt’s leading non-bank financial services provider, announced today its consolidated financial results for 1Q25. The Group delivered a strong start to the year, boasting a solid 30% y-o-y increase in  ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Contact Financial Holding Reports robust 306% YoY net income surge in financing and insurance divisions in Q1-25</media:keywords>
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<title>Contact and noon Payments partner to provide Innovative Payment Solutions in Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/contact-and-noon-payments-partner-to-provide-innovative-payment-solutions-in-egypt</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/contact-and-noon-payments-partner-to-provide-innovative-payment-solutions-in-egypt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt. Contact Financial Holding, Egypt’s leading non-banking financial services provider, has announced a strategic partnership with noon Payments , the integrated online payment gateway powered by noon. This collaboration will be implemented through Contact’s AI-powered digital application, ContactNow , and its leading payment solutions pr ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Contact and noon Payments partner to provide Innovative Payment Solutions in Egypt</media:keywords>
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<title>Contact secures FRA fintech license to expand its financing and insurance services across Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/contact-secures-fra-fintech-license-to-expand-its-financing-and-insurance-services-across-egypt-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo: Contact Financial Holding , Egypt’s leading non-banking financial services provider, announced that Contact Creditech, the Group’s digital consumer finance arm, has obtained a fintech license from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to offer fully digital consumer finance services through its flagship application, “Contact Now.” Contact ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Contact secures FRA fintech license to expand its financing and insurance services across Egypt</media:keywords>
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<title>London&#45;Based LemFi Expands Low&#45;Cost International Payment Services to Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/london-based-lemfi-expands-low-cost-international-payment-services-to-egypt</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/london-based-lemfi-expands-low-cost-international-payment-services-to-egypt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LemFi , a leading international payment services startup based in London, with a strong presence across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe, has today announced the launch of its low-cost, reliable international payment services to Egypt. This strategic expansion positions it to provide its service offerings to Egypt’s massive ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>London-Based LemFi Expands Low-Cost International Payment Services to Egypt</media:keywords>
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<title>Nice Deer receives FRA approval to launch Egypt’s first digital factoring platform for medical claims</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/nice-deer-receives-fra-approval-to-launch-egypts-first-digital-factoring-platform-for-medical-claims</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/nice-deer-receives-fra-approval-to-launch-egypts-first-digital-factoring-platform-for-medical-claims</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – Nice Deer , a leading innovator in Egypt’s health insurance technology (InsurTech) sector, proudly announces it has received official approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to establish Nice Deer for Financial Solutions Egypt’s first fully digital non-banking financial institution (NBFI) dedicated to providing factori ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Nice Deer receives FRA approval to launch Egypt’s first digital factoring platform for medical claims</media:keywords>
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<title>Digified secures FRA approval for AI&#45;powered digital identity platform in Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/digified-secures-fra-approval-for-ai-powered-digital-identity-platform-in-egypt-egypt</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Digified is proud to announce that it has secured regulatory approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) for its AI-powered digital onboarding, eKYC, and e-contracting services tailored for non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) in Egypt. With this regulatory milestone, lending, investment, and insurance companies regulated by the FR ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Digified secures FRA approval for AI-powered digital identity platform in Egypt</media:keywords>
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<title>PALM officially launches the first incentivized goal&#45;based saving app in Egypt after Securing the FRA License</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/palm-officially-launches-the-first-incentivized-goal-based-saving-app-in-egypt-after-securing-the-fra-license</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – August 27 th , 2025 , Egypt’s first incentivized goal-based investment platform, has officially launched after closing the pre-seed funding round led by 4DX Ventures, with participation from Plus VC and a group of global angel investors. The company announces obtaining its Portfolio Management License from the Financial Regulatory Au ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>PALM officially launches the first incentivized goal-based saving app in Egypt after Securing the FRA License</media:keywords>
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<title>GlobalCorp closes EGP 4.91bln in securitizations, reinforcing market leadership position</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/globalcorp-closes-egp-4-91bln-in-securitizations-reinforcing-market-leadership-position</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo - GlobalCorp Financial Services has successfully completed two significant securitization transactions totaling EGP 4.91 billion, marking a pivotal moment in the company&#039;s growth trajectory. The completion includes the company&#039;s seventh leasing securitization portfolio valued at EGP 2.32 billion and its inaugural mortgage finance securitizati ]]></description>
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<title>AdalFi targets responsible scale as Egyptian banks digitize lending</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/adalfi-targets-responsible-scale-as-egyptian-banks-digitize-lending</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ AdalFi has added two senior leaders to support rapid regional growth and responsible lending. Ian Read becomes Head of Credit Excellence and Emre Unlusoy joins as Head of Sales for MEA. The appointments align with Egypt’s push to digitize financial services and broaden access to credit for consumers and SMEs. Read has more than 30 years working wit ]]></description>
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<title>AdalFi eclipses $200M in lending with 0.2% defaults as banks digitize credit journeys</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/adalfi-eclipses-200m-in-lending-with-0-2-defaults-as-banks-digitize-credit-journeys</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/adalfi-eclipses-200m-in-lending-with-0-2-defaults-as-banks-digitize-credit-journeys</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Egypt’s banking sector is accelerating digitization, and credit is a central part of that plan. AdalFi’s updated numbers show why institutions are adopting AI-based underwriting. The company’s partners have crossed $200M in lending with defaults steady at 0.2%. Its AI engine has processed 1.2B+ transactions, evaluated over 30M borrowers and keeps i ]]></description>
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<title>Mobile wallet transactions in Egypt surge 72% in Q2 2025</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mobile-wallet-transactions-in-egypt-surge-72-in-q2-2025</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/mobile-wallet-transactions-in-egypt-surge-72-in-q2-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Egypt - The value of transactions conducted through mobile wallets in Egypt reached EGP 943.4bn during the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, according to the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) . The div reflects a 72% increase compared to EGP 548.6bn in the same quarter of 2024. The number of financial transactions executed through mobile wall ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Mobile wallet transactions in Egypt surge 72% in Q2 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>Valu rolls out the first licensed BNPL experience with noon in Egypt via the newly issued fintech license</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/valu-rolls-out-the-first-licensed-bnpl-experience-with-noon-in-egypt-via-the-newly-issued-fintech-license</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ All users can enjoy Valu’s full range of financial and lifestyle solutions instantly. Cairo: Valu, MENA’s leading universal financial technology powerhouse, announced today the launch of its digital onboarding feature on noon, the region’s largest digital marketplace. This milestone marks the first licensed Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) transaction in  ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Valu rolls out the first licensed BNPL experience with noon in Egypt via the newly issued fintech license</media:keywords>
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<title>Valu and MobileMasr launch Egypt’s first peer&#45;to&#45;peer BNPL service for pre&#45;owned smartphones</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/valu-and-mobilemasr-launch-egypts-first-peer-to-peer-bnpl-service-for-pre-owned-smartphones</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo: Valu , MENA’s leading universal financial technology powerhouse, announced today its partnership with MobileMasr , Egypt’s first tech-driven platform for second-hand electronics, to launch the first peer-to-peer Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) service for pre-owned smartphones in Egypt. This first-of-its-kind service allows individuals to securely ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Valu and MobileMasr launch Egypt’s first peer-to-peer BNPL service for pre-owned smartphones</media:keywords>
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<title>Visa Collaborates with intella to Bring Groundbreaking Arabic Conversational AI to Financial Institutions Across MENA</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/visa-collaborates-with-intella-to-bring-groundbreaking-arabic-conversational-ai-to-financial-institutions-across-mena</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/visa-collaborates-with-intella-to-bring-groundbreaking-arabic-conversational-ai-to-financial-institutions-across-mena</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – September 23rd, 2025 – intella , the deep-tech leader in Arabic-first speech intelligence, and Visa, a world leader in payments technology, have joined forces in a dynamic, collaboration-driven initiative to revolutionize conversational AI for financial institutions across the Middle East and North Africa. This strategic partnership  ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Visa Collaborates with intella to Bring Groundbreaking Arabic Conversational AI to Financial Institutions Across MENA</media:keywords>
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<title>MNT&#45;Halan launches Egypt’s first fully digital secured lending solution through the Halan App</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mnt-halan-launches-egypts-first-fully-digital-secured-lending-solution-through-the-halan-app</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/mnt-halan-launches-egypts-first-fully-digital-secured-lending-solution-through-the-halan-app</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo : MNT-Halan , the leading and fastest-growing fintech platform in Egypt and the MENA region, has launched Egypt’s first secured lending solution offered by a non-banking financial institution. The new service enables customers to instantly access up to 80% of their investments in funds through a fully digital journey on the Halan App. This ma ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>MNT-Halan launches Egypt’s first fully digital secured lending solution through the Halan App</media:keywords>
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<title>PayTabs Egypt and Valu Launch Merchant App to Elevate In&#45;Store Payments Across Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/paytabs-egypt-and-valu-launch-merchant-app-to-elevate-in-store-payments-across-egypt</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/paytabs-egypt-and-valu-launch-merchant-app-to-elevate-in-store-payments-across-egypt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ [Cairo, 12 October 2025] In a strategic collaboration aimed at accelerating Egypt’s digital payment transformation, PayTabs Egypt , an award-winning provider of payment orchestration infrastructure and digital payment solutions, has partnered with Valu, MENA’s leading universal financial technology powerhouse, to introduce the Valu merchant app. Th ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>PayTabs Egypt and Valu Launch Merchant App to Elevate In-Store Payments Across Egypt</media:keywords>
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<title>e&amp;amp; money and Contact Financial Holding Partner to Redefine Digital Consumer Finance in Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/e-money-and-contact-financial-holding-partner-to-redefine-digital-consumer-finance-in-egypt</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/e-money-and-contact-financial-holding-partner-to-redefine-digital-consumer-finance-in-egypt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo: In a first-of-its-kind move for Egypt’s financial landscape, “ e&amp; money ” announced a strategic partnership with Contact Financial Holding, setting a new benchmark in the fintech sector . The partnership is designed to elevate the consumer finance experience through cutting-edge digital solutions that integrate Contact’s financing solutions  ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>e&amp; money and Contact Financial Holding Partner to Redefine Digital Consumer Finance in Egypt</media:keywords>
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<title>Telda Brings Apple Pay to Egypt, Expanding Secure and Contactless Payments for Customers</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/telda-brings-apple-pay-to-egypt-expanding-secure-and-contactless-payments-for-customers</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/telda-brings-apple-pay-to-egypt-expanding-secure-and-contactless-payments-for-customers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt — Telda , Egypt’s leading digital financial platform, today brings its customers Apple Pay, a safer, more secure and private way to pay that helps customers avoid handing their payment card to someone else, touching physical buttons or exchanging cash — and uses the power of iPhone to protect every transaction. Customers simply hold th ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Telda Brings Apple Pay to Egypt, Expanding Secure and Contactless Payments for Customers</media:keywords>
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<title>Basata Financial Holding and Edge Holding Partners to Accelerate Financial Inclusion in Egyp</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/basata-financial-holding-and-edge-holding-partners-to-accelerate-financial-inclusion-in-egyp</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/basata-financial-holding-and-edge-holding-partners-to-accelerate-financial-inclusion-in-egyp</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo: Basata Financial Holding and Edge Holding for Investments are proud to announce a new strategic partnership in Basata Microfinance, one of Egypt’s leading players in the microfinance sector. Under the terms of the agreement, Edge Holding will acquire, through a capital increase, a 30% equity stake in Basata Microfinance and assume management ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Basata Financial Holding and Edge Holding Partners to Accelerate Financial Inclusion in Egyp</media:keywords>
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<title>Visa Stay Secure Study: 96% of Consumers in Egypt Proactively Safeguard Digital Payments</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/visa-stay-secure-study-96-of-consumers-in-egypt-proactively-safeguard-digital-payments</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/visa-stay-secure-study-96-of-consumers-in-egypt-proactively-safeguard-digital-payments</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 76% trust digital payments; 86% anticipate increased usage in the next 12 months 85% are likely to act on messages commonly used by scammers, including clicking on a link or responding to the sender Cairo, Egypt, 20 November 2025: A recent study commissioned by Visa highlights strong consumer awareness and adoption of digital payment security measu ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Visa Stay Secure Study: 96% of Consumers in Egypt Proactively Safeguard Digital Payments</media:keywords>
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<title>CI Capital Asset Management Closes “Gold Misr” Fund With with Prizes</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/ci-capital-asset-management-closes-gold-misr-fund-with-with-prizes</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/ci-capital-asset-management-closes-gold-misr-fund-with-with-prizes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt: CI Capital Asset Management (CIAM), a subsidiary of CI Capital Holding (CICH.CA) - a diversified financial services group – owned by Banque Misr, announced the successful closing of the “Gold Misr” Fund. The Shariah-compliant gold investment fund with cumulative daily returns and prize draws, has exceeded expectations with a subscript ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>CI Capital Asset Management Closes “Gold Misr” Fund With with Prizes</media:keywords>
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<title>Askari Bank and Autosoft Dynamics Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Lending</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/askari-bank-and-autosoft-dynamics-partner-to-accelerate-digital-transformation-in-lending-egypt</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/askari-bank-and-autosoft-dynamics-partner-to-accelerate-digital-transformation-in-lending-egypt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Islamabad, December 1, 2025 : Askari Bank Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with Autosoft Dynamics (Pvt.) Limited , a leading provider of banking technology solutions, to implement a state-of-the-art Digital Lending and Loan Origination System (LOS). This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the Bank’s digital transformatio ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Askari Bank and Autosoft Dynamics Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Lending</media:keywords>
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<title>Egypt’s Fawry Establishes New Holding Company to Drive Expansion and Consolidate Subsidiaries</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-fawry-establishes-new-holding-company-to-drive-expansion-and-consolidate-subsidiaries</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-fawry-establishes-new-holding-company-to-drive-expansion-and-consolidate-subsidiaries</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – Egypt’s fintech giant Fawry for Banking Technology and Electronic Payment has announced the establishment of Fawry Holding for Financial Investment , a new umbrella entity designed to expand the company’s investment portfolio and bring all of its subsidiaries under a unified structure. The new holding company launches with an authori ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Egypt’s Fawry Establishes New Holding Company to Drive Expansion and Consolidate Subsidiaries</media:keywords>
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<title>tpay secures license with NTRA to offer direct mobile payments for government services in Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/tpay-secures-license-with-ntra-to-offer-direct-mobile-payments-for-government-services-in-egypt</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/tpay-secures-license-with-ntra-to-offer-direct-mobile-payments-for-government-services-in-egypt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – In a move aimed at promoting financial inclusion and providing new payment channels for all segments of Egyptian society, tpay , the leading value-added services provider, announced today the signing of Egypt’s first license with the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) to offer Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) for government pay ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>tpay secures license with NTRA to offer direct mobile payments for government services in Egypt</media:keywords>
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<title>Four MENA Countries Stand Out with their Highly Mature Fintech Strategies</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/four-mena-countries-stand-out-with-their-highly-mature-fintech-strategies-egypt</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/four-mena-countries-stand-out-with-their-highly-mature-fintech-strategies-egypt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 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 A ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:56:23 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Four MENA Countries Stand Out with their Highly Mature Fintech Strategies</media:keywords>
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<title>Beltone announces Board Approval for an additional Capital increase of EGP 10.75bln</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/beltone-announces-board-approval-for-an-additional-capital-increase-of-egp-10-75bln</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/beltone-announces-board-approval-for-an-additional-capital-increase-of-egp-10-75bln</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo – Beltone Holding (“Beltone” or the “Company”) announces that its Board of Directors has approved to proceed with all legal and regulatory procedures to increase the Company’s capital with an amount of EGP10.75 billion. This decision comes after the successful capital increase of EGP10 billion last year The Board of Directors&#039; approval suppor ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:56:23 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Egypt, Fintech News Egypt, Beltone, Board Approval</media:keywords>
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<title>Central Bank of Egypt Increases Transaction Limits for Financial Inclusion Accounts</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/central-bank-of-egypt-increases-transaction-limits-for-financial-inclusion-accounts</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/central-bank-of-egypt-increases-transaction-limits-for-financial-inclusion-accounts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ These changes are part of the CBE’s ongoing efforts to enhance financial inclusion and facilitate greater access to banking services across various sectors. December 30, 2024 The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has announced an increase in the maximum transaction limits for financial inclusion accounts, which apply to withdrawals, outgoing transfers, d ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:56:23 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Souhoola Announces Completion of a 478 Million EGP Securitization Bond Issuance for Capital Securitization in Three Tranches</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/souhoola-announces-completion-of-a-478-million-egp-securitization-bond-issuance-for-capital-securitization-in-three-tranches</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/souhoola-announces-completion-of-a-478-million-egp-securitization-bond-issuance-for-capital-securitization-in-three-tranches</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, November 25, 2024: Today, BM Consumer Finance, a leading consumer finance company, announced the successful conclusion of EGP 478mn securitized bond issuance for Capital for Securitization. CI Capital (CICH.CA), the leading diversified financial services group, acted as the issuance manager and principal coordinator for the transaction. This ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:56:23 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Egypt, Middle East, Fintech News Egypt, MENA, Souhoola, BM Consumer finance, CI Capital Asset Management</media:keywords>
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<title>SAFE partners with eFinance to Enhance Security and Financial Services in Saudi Arabia and Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/safe-partners-with-efinance-to-enhance-security-and-financial-services-in-saudi-arabia-and-egypt</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/safe-partners-with-efinance-to-enhance-security-and-financial-services-in-saudi-arabia-and-egypt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – November 29, 2024 The National Security Services Company (SAFE) , a leading entity under Saudi Arabia&#039;s Public Investment Fund (PIF) spearheading transformation in the security services sector, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Egypt&#039;s eFinance , a premier fintech firm specializing in electronic payment and collecti ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:56:23 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Paymob and Homzmart Expand Partnership to Drive Digital Transformation in Egypt’s Furniture Market and Beyond</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/paymob-and-homzmart-expand-partnership-to-drive-digital-transformation-in-egypts-furniture-market-and-beyond</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/paymob-and-homzmart-expand-partnership-to-drive-digital-transformation-in-egypts-furniture-market-and-beyond</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – November 27, 2024: Paymob, the leading financial services enabler in the MENA region, and Homzmart , Egypt’s premier e-commerce platform for furniture, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their strategic partnership. The collaboration aims to accelerate the digital transformation of Egypt’s furniture retail  ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Egypt, Middle East, Fintech News Egypt, Partnership, Paymob, Homzmart, GCC, Furniture Market</media:keywords>
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<title>eNovate and BELBAQY Join Forces to Drive Financial Inclusion in Egypt</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/enovate-and-belbaqy-join-forces-to-drive-financial-inclusion-in-egypt</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/enovate-and-belbaqy-join-forces-to-drive-financial-inclusion-in-egypt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt — In a landmark move toward enhancing digital transformation and financial inclusion in Egypt, eNovate , a subsidiary of eFinance Investment Group for Financial and Digital Investments , has announced a strategic partnership with Belbaqy , a pioneer in innovative micro-investment solutions. The partnership aims to introduce cutting-edg ]]></description>
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<title>Foodics is the official technology partner for Million Pound Menu to enhance the F&amp;amp;B sector</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/foodics-is-the-official-technology-partner-for-million-pound-menu-to-enhance-the-fb-sector</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ahmad Al-Zaini: Our goal is to support entrepreneurs in the F&amp;B sector, and we are committed to providing the best solutions to help them grow and expand Ahmed Luxor: We aim to train contestants to use Foodics solutions and benefit from all their features Cairo, December 4, 2024: In line with its commitment to supporting the F&amp;B industry, Foodics , ]]></description>
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<title>Banque Misr launches Egypt’s first public digital auction in collaboration with ‘Belmazad’ platform</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ December 9, 2024: Egypt - Banque Misr has conducted Egypt’s first public digital auction to sell its real estate assets, marking a milestone in the adoption of innovative technologies in the banking sector. The auction, held in partnership with the Belmazad.com platform, represents a new era of transparent, efficient, and fair bidding, aligning wit ]]></description>
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<title>Egyptian Fintech MNT&#45;Halan lands in the UAE Market</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ MENA’s First Fintech Unicorn, Egypt-born MNT-Halan, Brings Its Ecosystem of Financial Solutions to the GCC, Starting with Halan Advance and Targeting 250,000 Customers in 2025. December 11, 2024 Dubai, UAE – MNT-Halan, Egypt’s leading fintech company and first unicorn, has entered the UAE market, marking a key milestone in its rapid expansion acros ]]></description>
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<title>Beltone Leasing and Factoring, signed a sale and leaseback agreement with SEKEM Group worth EGP350mln</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/beltone-leasing-and-factoring-signed-a-sale-and-leaseback-agreement-with-sekem-group-worth-egp350mln</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A leading social enterprise focused on sustainable development and organic agriculture in Egypt. December 18, 2024 Cairo: Beltone Leasing and Factoring , a subsidiary of Beltone Holding, announces the signing of an EGP350 million sale and leaseback agreement with SEKEM Group , a leading social enterprise focused on sustainable development and organ ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt’s Klivvr Payments Secures Regulatory Approval to Launch Consumer Finance Company</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/egypts-klivver-payments-secures-regulatory-approval-to-launch-consumer-finance-company</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Klivver Payments Secures Regulatory Approval to Launch Consumer Finance Company [Cairo, Egypt - Klivvr Payments , a prominent fintech company, has received regulatory approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) to establish a consumer finance company. This milestone underscores Klivvr’s commitment to expanding non-banking financial solut ]]></description>
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<title>Flend Secures FRA License as Egypt’s First Digital NBFI for SMEs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Flend , a pioneering digital financing platform specializing in small, emerging, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first non-bank digital financial institution (Digital NBFI) in Egypt. The license, granted by the Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), empowers Flend to revolutionize ]]></description>
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<title>EFG Hermes concludes advisory on Badr University’s EGP500mln future cash flow securitization</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/efg-hermes-concludes-advisory-on-badr-universitys-egp500mln-future-cash-flow-securitization</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ January 3, 2025 EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company and the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) announced today that its investment banking division successfully concluded advisory on a future cash flow securitization issuance worth EGP 500 million for Badr University in Assiut (BUA), one of CIRA’s flagship universitie ]]></description>
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<title>Egypt&#45;based Paymob Secures Retail Payment Services License from the Central Bank of UAE</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ DUBAI, UAE: Paymob, the leading financial services enabler in MENA-P, announces it has been granted the Retail Payment Services License by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) after successfully meeting all regulatory conditions and requirements through a rigorous approval process. The license authorizes Paymob to offer merchant acquiring, payment a ]]></description>
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<title>Sylndr and TRU launch the first Integrated Digital Platform for Car Financing in Egypt</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – Sylndr, Egypt’s leading platform for buying and selling used cars, in collaboration with the TRU App , has announced the launch of “Sylndr Swift Powered by TRU,” the country’s first fully-integrated digital car financing platform. By combining advanced digital application procedures with certified vehicles from Sylndr, the new platfo ]]></description>
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<title>Just2Pay and Swypex Partners to Enhance Financial Operations for Businesses in Egypt</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – Just2Pay and Swypex , two leading fintech companies specializing in financial solutions, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing financial operations and providing innovative, secure solutions for businesses in Egypt. Under this partnership, Just2Pay’s advanced business management systems will be integrated with Swy ]]></description>
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<title>Giza Systems and Egypt Ventures Partners to Drive Innovation in Healthcare and Fintech</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/giza-systems-and-egypt-ventures-partners-to-drive-innovation-in-healthcare-and-fintech</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cairo, Egypt – Giza Systems , a leading digital transformation enabler in the MENA region, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Egypt Ventures, a government-backed venture capital firm. This strategic collaboration is set to foster innovation in the healthcare and fintech sectors by connecting Egyptian startups with Giza Systems’ vas ]]></description>
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<title>Dubai Ranked World’s No. 1 FinTech Hub in Latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) Report</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/dubai-ranked-worlds-no-1-fintech-hub-in-latest-global-financial-centres-index-gfci-report</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dubai Ranked World’s No. 1 FinTech Hub in Latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) Report. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:11 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Dubai Ranked World’s No. 1 FinTech Hub in Latest Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) Report</media:keywords>
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<title>Mastercard, Trip.com and Network International Showcase AI&#45;Powered Agentic Travel Bookings</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mastercard-trip-com-and-network-international-showcase-ai-powered-agentic-travel-bookings</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/mastercard-trip-com-and-network-international-showcase-ai-powered-agentic-travel-bookings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mastercard, Trip.com and Network International Showcase AI-Powered Agentic Travel Bookings. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:11 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Mastercard, Trip.com and Network International Showcase AI-Powered Agentic Travel Bookings</media:keywords>
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<title>Tathmeer Agri Tech Centre Officially Opens Its Doors at Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/tathmeer-agri-tech-centre-officially-opens-its-doors-at-sharjah-research-technology-and-innovation-park</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tathmeer Agri Tech Centre Officially Opens Its Doors at Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park. ]]></description>
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<title>“Nexus Fintech Forum” Launches in Pakistan to Connect Fintechs, Banks, Regulators, Academia, Investors and Global Stakeholders</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/nexus-fintech-forum-launches-in-pakistan-to-connect-fintechs-banks-regulators-academia-investors-and-global-stakeholders</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ “Nexus Fintech Forum” Launches in Pakistan to Connect Fintechs, Banks, Regulators, Academia, Investors and Global Stakeholders. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Abdallah Abu&#45;Sheikh: Mal is Building the World’s First AI&#45;Native Islamic Digital Financial Platform</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/abdallah-abu-sheikh-mal-is-building-the-worlds-first-ai-native-islamic-digital-financial-platform</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Abdallah Abu-Sheikh: Mal is Building the World’s First AI-Native Islamic Digital Financial Platform. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Google Cloud Launches Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services to Automate Complex Banking Workflows</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/google-cloud-launches-gemini-enterprise-for-financial-services-to-automate-complex-banking-workflows</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Google Cloud Launches Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services to Automate Complex Banking Workflows. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>LuLu Financial Holdings Settles GCC, MENA, and APAC Remittances 24/7 with USDC</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/lulu-financial-holdings-settles-gcc-mena-and-apac-remittances-24-7-with-usdc</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ LuLu Financial Holdings Settles GCC, MENA, and APAC Remittances 24/7 with USDC. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) advances SME Growth through Integrated Banking and Financing Solutions</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/national-bank-of-kuwait-nbk-advances-sme-growth-through-integrated-banking-and-financing-solutions</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/national-bank-of-kuwait-nbk-advances-sme-growth-through-integrated-banking-and-financing-solutions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) continues to reinforce its leadership in business banking by delivering an integrated suite of banking and financing solutions specifically designed to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to achieve sustainable growth. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Standard Chartered: UAE Ranks First Globally for Planned Investment in Digital Supply Chain Finance</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/standard-chartered-uae-ranks-first-globally-for-planned-investment-in-digital-supply-chain-finance</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Standard Chartered: UAE Ranks First Globally for Planned Investment in Digital Supply Chain Finance. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Reimagining Finance: DIFC to convene global leaders across banking, private markets, asset management, FinTech, public policy and sustainability at Dubai Future Finance Week</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/reimagining-finance-difc-to-convene-global-leaders-across-banking-private-markets-asset-management-fintech-public-policy-and-sustainability-at-dubai-future-finance-week</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Reimagining Finance: DIFC to convene global leaders across banking, private markets, asset management, FinTech, public policy and sustainability at Dubai Future Finance Week. ]]></description>
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<title>Mastercard Launches Wallet Pay to Scale Digital Wallets Worldwide</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mastercard-launches-wallet-pay-to-scale-digital-wallets-worldwide</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mastercard Launches Wallet Pay to Scale Digital Wallets Worldwide. ]]></description>
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<title>stc pay Becomes the First Provider in Bahrain to Launch In&#45;App Transaction Authentication For Online Card Payments</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ stc pay Becomes the First Provider in Bahrain to Launch In-App Transaction Authentication For Online Card Payments. ]]></description>
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<title>Jordan Ahli Bank introduces Jordan’s first ‘Rent Now, Pay Later’ Service</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Jordan Ahli Bank has launched the Kingdom’s first-of-its-kind ‘Rent Now, Pay Later’ service in the banking sector, granting customers a flexible way to finance residential rent. ]]></description>
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<title>Mashreq Launches Digital Salary Payment Service for UAE Employers Through MoHRE, Enabled by Al Etihad Payments</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mashreq Launches Digital Salary Payment Service for UAE Employers Through MoHRE, Enabled by Al Etihad Payments. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Alaan receives key in&#45;principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE for SVF and RPS licences</title>
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<title>NymCard Receives In&#45;Principle Approval from CBUAE for Stored Value Facility Licence</title>
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<title>Mastercard Completes Acquisition of BVNK to Advance Global Stablecoin Capabilities</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mastercard Completes Acquisition of BVNK to Advance Global Stablecoin Capabilities. ]]></description>
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<title>Dubai Founders HQ and Mastercard launch Founder Finance Solution to Support Startups</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dubai Founders HQ has partnered with Mastercard, supported by Pemo, to launch a new founder finance solution designed to help startups and SMEs save money, strengthen cashflow, and operate more efficiently. ]]></description>
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<title>Pemo launches UAE business account built exclusively for SMEs, powered by ruya</title>
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<title>Mastercard collaborates with AFS to launch Corporate Credit and Prepaid Cards in UAE and Egypt</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mastercard collaborates with AFS to launch Corporate Credit and Prepaid Cards in UAE and Egypt. ]]></description>
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<title>Edenred UAE receives in&#45;principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE for Stored Value Facility License</title>
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<title>etoro and Papaya Global partners to help workers grow their wealth directly from their pay</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ etoro and Papaya Global partners to help workers grow their wealth directly from their pay. ]]></description>
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<title>UAE&#45;born fintech KamelPay Secures SVF and RPS Licenses from the Central Bank of the UAE</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ UAE-born fintech KamelPay Secures SVF and RPS Licenses from the Central Bank of the UAE. ]]></description>
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<title>HSBC Private Bank appoints Feras Al Jaramani to Lead its UAE Market</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ HSBC Private Bank today confirmed the appointment of Feras Al Jarmani to lead its UAE Market, taking on overall responsibility for the bank’s private banking business across the country. ]]></description>
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<title>botim and Mastercard launch Region’s First All&#45;In&#45;One Card with Mastercard One Credential</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ botim, the UAE&#039;s leading fintech platform, has collaborated with Mastercard to launch the Mastercard One Credential, giving eligible botim cardholders greater flexibility and control over how they access and manage payments through a single card solution. ]]></description>
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<title>Saudi Arabia Drives IBS Growth as the Middle East’s #1 Provider of Remittance &amp;amp; Exchange Kiosks and Telecom SSM, Generating Millions of Monthly Transactions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Arabia Drives IBS Growth as the Middle East’s #1 Provider of Remittance &amp;amp; Exchange Kiosks and Telecom SSM, Generating Millions of Monthly Transactions. ]]></description>
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<title>Emirates NBD collaborates with Dubai Future District Fund to accelerate FinTech and AI innovation and enhance customer experiences</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Emirates NBD collaborates with Dubai Future District Fund to accelerate FinTech and AI innovation and enhance customer experiences. ]]></description>
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<title>Mastercard Appoints Yasemin Bedir as President of Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) Region</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mastercard today announced that Yasemin Bedir has been appointed President of the company’s Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region, effective 1 September. ]]></description>
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<title>UAE’s Jaywan Cards to Be Accepted in Over 183 Countries Through UnionPay</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Al Etihad Payments (AEP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UnionPay International to facilitate the global acceptance of Jaywan mono-badged cards through the UnionPay network. ]]></description>
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<title>ADX becomes first MENA exchange to open “live” market data directly to ChatGPT, Claude and other AI platforms</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ADX becomes first MENA exchange to open “live” market data directly to ChatGPT, Claude and other AI platforms. ]]></description>
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<title>Bahrain&#45;based Skyro Names Former Mastercard Executive Maria Medvedeva as Managing Director for Middle East</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bahrain-headquartered digital-first consumer finance platform Skyro has announced plans to expand into Saudi Arabia and appointed former Mastercard executive Maria Medvedeva as Managing Director for the Middle East. ]]></description>
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<title>BENEFIT Launches Digital Direct Debit to Advance Lending in Bahrain</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ BENEFIT, Kingdom&#039;s innovator and leading company in fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has launched its Digital Direct Debit service. ]]></description>
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<title>Ministry of Finance partners with DIFC to develop the next generation of financial leaders and advisers</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ministry of Finance partners with DIFC to develop the next generation of financial leaders and advisers. ]]></description>
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<title>FAB’s Digital Financial Platform Payit Launches ‘Send Now Pay Later’ for International Transfers</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/fabs-digital-financial-platform-payit-launches-send-now-pay-later-for-international-transfers</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ FAB’s Digital Financial Platform Payit Launches ‘Send Now Pay Later’ for International Transfers. ]]></description>
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<title>SNB Group Launches the First World Legend Mastercard in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ SNB Group, in collaboration with Mastercard, today announced the launch of the SNB World Legend Mastercard, becoming the first financial institution in the Middle East and North Africa to to offer Mastercard’s most prestigious card tier to its Private Banking clients. ]]></description>
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<title>Capital.com to Offer Spot Virtual&#45;Asset Services in the UAE after Capital Vault Secures full CMA Licence</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Capital.com to Offer Spot Virtual-Asset Services in the UAE after Capital Vault Secures full CMA Licence. ]]></description>
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<title>CIB&#45;backed digital banking platform, yomo secures Initial Banking Licence, Ready to Lead Egypt’s Digital Banking Evolution</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/cib-backed-digital-banking-platform-yomo-secures-initial-banking-licence-ready-to-lead-egypts-digital-banking-evolution</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ CIB-backed digital banking platform, yomo secures Initial Banking Licence, Ready to Lead Egypt’s Digital Banking Evolution. ]]></description>
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<title>Shukria and Mastercard announce strategic collaboration to advance commercial payments in the UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/shukria-and-mastercard-announce-strategic-collaboration-to-advance-commercial-payments-in-the-uae</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Shukria, Mercury’s digital payments and business solutions brand, today announced its collaboration with Mastercard to launch the Shukria Commercial Card, designed for merchants and other companies across the UAE. ]]></description>
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<title>Sharjah Integrates UAE&amp;apos;s Jaywan Card Into Government Payment Platform Through “Tahseel”</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/sharjah-integrates-uaes-jaywan-card-into-government-payment-platform-through-tahseel</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As part of its ongoing efforts to advance its digital financial infrastructure and enhance the efficiency of the government payment ecosystem, Sharjah Finance Department (SFD) continues to develop its “Tahseel” system and expand the payment options available across its various channels. ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Revolut Announces Launch of Dedicated AI Research Division: Revolut Research</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/revolut-announces-launch-of-dedicated-ai-research-division-revolut-research</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Revolut, the global financial leader with over 80m retail customers, has today announced the launch of Revolut Research. Revolut Research is a dedicated division within the broader AI Department. ]]></description>
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<title>BNP Paribas Receives Regional Headquarters License in Saudi Arabia, Positioning for Riyadh&amp;apos;s Financial Hub Ambitions</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/bnp-paribas-receives-regional-headquarters-license-in-saudi-arabia-positioning-for-riyadhs-financial-hub-ambitions</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ BNP Paribas Receives Regional Headquarters License in Saudi Arabia, Positioning for Riyadh&#039;s Financial Hub Ambitions. ]]></description>
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<title>Etihad Credit Bureau Strengthens UAE Credit Reporting Framework with Micro&#45;Loan Data</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/etihad-credit-bureau-strengthens-uae-credit-reporting-framework-with-micro-loan-data</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Etihad Credit Bureau, the UAE’s federal entity for credit information and data-driven insights, has further expanded the country’s credit reporting framework by incorporating micro-loan account data. ]]></description>
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<title>Visa Announces International Card Payment in Syria</title>
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<title>DubaiPay Activates Jaywan to Expand Digital Payment Options Across Dubai Government Services</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/dubaipay-activates-jaywan-to-expand-digital-payment-options-across-dubai-government-services</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dubai&#039;s Department of Finance (DOF) and Digital Dubai (DDA) have announced the activation of Jaywan, the UAE&#039;s national payment network, on the DubaiPay platform, expanding digital payment options and supporting the implementation of the Dubai Cashless Strategy. ]]></description>
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<title>Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), Marriott Bonvoy and Visa Launch Co&#45;Branded Travel Cards in UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/adib-marriott-bonvoy-and-visa-launch-co-branded-travel-cards-in-uae</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel programme, and Visa announce the launch of two co-branded cards in the United Arab Emirates - the Marriott Bonvoy® ADIB Visa Infinite Card and the Marriott Bonvoy® ADIB Visa Signature Card. ]]></description>
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<title>Bahrain’s BENEFIT Links Credit Bureau With Oman’s Mala’a to Expand GCC Data Sharing</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/bahrains-benefit-links-credit-bureau-with-omans-malaa-to-expand-gcc-data-sharing</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bahrain’s BENEFIT Links Credit Bureau With Oman’s Mala’a to Expand GCC Data Sharing. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Mala’a</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Henry Dannell structures £5.22m mortgage for incoming international Premier League footballer purchasing £5.8m UK home</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/henry-dannell-structures-5-22m-mortgage-for-incoming-international-premier-league-footballer-purchasing-5-8m-uk-home</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Henry Dannell structures £5.22m mortgage for incoming international Premier League footballer purchasing £5.8m UK home. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>Qatar’s Himyan National Payment Scheme Integrates with Samsung Wallet</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/qatars-himyan-national-payment-scheme-integrates-with-samsung-wallet</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Qatar’s Himyan National Payment Scheme Integrates with Samsung Wallet. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>Visa Enhances Account&#45;to&#45;Account (A2A) Protect Innovations to Help Financial Institutions Cut Fraud by More Than 50%</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/visa-enhances-account-to-account-a2a-protect-innovations-to-help-financial-institutions-cut-fraud-by-more-than-50</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Visa Enhances Account-to-Account (A2A) Protect Innovations to Help Financial Institutions Cut Fraud by More Than 50%. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>FAB Completes Live Tokenized Deposit Milestone With Citi Through Swift Ledger</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/fab-completes-live-tokenized-deposit-milestone-with-citi-through-swift-ledger</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has successfully completed live USD transactions at scale as part of Swift’s Ledger Minimum Viable Product (MVP), using tokenized deposits and Swift smart contract settlements to enable 24/7 cross-border payments. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Mal develops integrated financial platform to redefine the digital financial experience</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mal-develops-integrated-financial-platform-to-redefine-the-digital-financial-experience</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mal develops integrated financial platform to redefine the digital financial experience. ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Network International Unlocks GCC&#45;Wide Commerce Through A Single Payment Integration</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/network-international-unlocks-gcc-wide-commerce-through-a-single-payment-integration</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Network International, a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa, announced the launch of its regional acquiring capability that enables merchants to seamlessly accept payments across GCC markets through a single integration. ]]></description>
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<title>Wio Bank PJSC and Toothpick Partners to Support Clinic Growth and Offer Patients Flexible Payment Options</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Wio Bank announced a partnership with Toothpick&#039;s network of more than 1,200 clinics with Wio&#039;s business banking, financing, and personal credit capabilities, creating an end-to-end financial proposition for clinics and their patients. ]]></description>
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<title>Comera Finance Goes Live in the UAE</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Comera Finance, part of Comera Financial Holdings and Abu Dhabi’s Royal Group, has commenced operations in the UAE, marking a new chapter in the development of the wider Comera financial services ecosystem. ]]></description>
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<title>HSBC Kuwait Partners with Tap Payments to Launch Merchant Acquiring Solution For Corporate Clients</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/hsbc-kuwait-partners-with-tap-payments-to-launch-merchant-acquiring-solution-for-corporate-clients</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ HSBC Kuwait Partners with Tap Payments to Launch Merchant Acquiring Solution For Corporate Clients. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>FAB sets AED 100bln Blue Finance Target and Becomes First MENA Bank to join UN Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Principles</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/fab-sets-aed-100bln-blue-finance-target-and-becomes-first-mena-bank-to-join-un-sustainable-blue-economy-finance-principles</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/fab-sets-aed-100bln-blue-finance-target-and-becomes-first-mena-bank-to-join-un-sustainable-blue-economy-finance-principles</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FAB sets AED 100bln Blue Finance Target and Becomes First MENA Bank to join UN Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Principles. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>FAB</media:keywords>
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<title>Virtu Financial and ADX Launch POSIT Block&#45;Trading Network for Abu Dhabi Equities</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/virtu-financial-and-adx-launch-posit-block-trading-network-for-abu-dhabi-equities</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Virtu Financial and ADX Launch POSIT Block-Trading Network for Abu Dhabi Equities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Mal Opens Its Global Waitlist, Bringing AI&#45;Native Islamic Finance to the World</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mal-opens-its-global-waitlist-bringing-ai-native-islamic-finance-to-the-world</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mal, the world&#039;s first AI-native Islamic financial platform, today opened its global waitlist, just three months after receiving its In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Central Bank of the UAE. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>noon payments Enables Jaywan Acceptance Through Mastercard Gateway</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/noon-payments-enables-jaywan-acceptance-through-mastercard-gateway</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mastercard has collaborated with noon payments to enable Jaywan card transactions with Mastercard Gateway. ]]></description>
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<title>Network International Launches UAE’s First In&#45;Store DDSC Payment Pilot for AED backed Stablecoin Transactions</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/network-international-launches-uaes-first-in-store-ddsc-payment-pilot-for-aed-backed-stablecoin-transactions</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Network International Launches UAE’s First In-Store DDSC Payment Pilot for AED backed Stablecoin Transactions. ]]></description>
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<title>Tax Star Reports Strong Rise in E&#45;Invoicing Enquiries as UAE Businesses Race to Beat 30 October Deadline</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/tax-star-reports-strong-rise-in-e-invoicing-enquiries-as-uae-businesses-race-to-beat-30-october-deadline</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tax Star Reports Strong Rise in E-Invoicing Enquiries as UAE Businesses Race to Beat 30 October Deadline. ]]></description>
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<title>FAB and Mastercard Launch UAE’s First World Legend Exclusive Mastercard Credit Card</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/fab-and-mastercard-launch-uaes-first-world-legend-exclusive-mastercard-credit-card</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), in collaboration with Mastercard, announced the launch of the UAE’s first World Legend Exclusive Mastercard credit card – an invitation only offering designed for individuals who value exceptional experiences and highly personalized service. ]]></description>
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<title>Mastercard and Banque du Liban collaborate to expand Digital Payment Acceptance for SMEs and Women Entrepreneurs in Lebanon</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mastercard-and-banque-du-liban-collaborate-to-expand-digital-payment-acceptance-for-smes-and-women-entrepreneurs-in-lebanon</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mastercard and Banque du Liban collaborate to expand Digital Payment Acceptance for SMEs and Women Entrepreneurs in Lebanon. ]]></description>
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<title>UAE&#45;Built SynraPay Puts the Merchant First with an AI&#45;Assisted Payment Platform</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/uae-built-synrapay-puts-the-merchant-first-with-an-ai-assisted-payment-platform</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/uae-built-synrapay-puts-the-merchant-first-with-an-ai-assisted-payment-platform</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ UAE-built SynraPay is developing a merchant-first payment technology platform combining gateway connectivity, orchestration, analytics and 24/7 AI support through EVAA. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>QNB Group in Collaboration With Mastercard Issues The First Internationally Accepted Payment Card in Syria</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/qnb-group-in-collaboration-with-mastercard-issues-the-first-internationally-accepted-payment-card-in-syria</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/qnb-group-in-collaboration-with-mastercard-issues-the-first-internationally-accepted-payment-card-in-syria</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ QNB Group in Collaboration With Mastercard Issues The First Internationally Accepted Payment Card in Syria. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>QNB Group</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Thunes Launches Cross&#45;Border Payouts Across Six New Middle East Markets</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/thunes-launches-cross-border-payouts-across-six-new-middle-east-markets</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/thunes-launches-cross-border-payouts-across-six-new-middle-east-markets</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Thunes Launches Cross-Border Payouts Across Six New Middle East Markets. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>CBUAE, Mastercard conclude Programme to Strengthen National Capabilities in Fraud Risk Management</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/cbuae-mastercard-conclude-programme-to-strengthen-national-capabilities-in-fraud-risk-management</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/cbuae-mastercard-conclude-programme-to-strengthen-national-capabilities-in-fraud-risk-management</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and Mastercard have concluded a capacity-building programme as part of the CBUAE’s ongoing efforts to strengthen national capabilities and enhance the financial sector’s preparedness to address evolving risks across the digital payments ecosystem. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:10 +0500</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>Where GCC’s Most Consequential Business Decisions Get Made</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/where-gccs-most-consequential-business-decisions-get-made</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ AJMS Group and Marmin AI launch the CXO Boardroom Series in Dubai, a curated executive forum on AI, digital finance, GCC’s Most Consequential Business Decisions and enterprise transformation, managed by Trescon and opening 22 July 2026. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>GCC’s</media:keywords>
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<title>Fintech News Media, People First &amp;amp; KOT Enterprises Sign Strategic Joint Venture to Accelerate Fintech Intelligence, Media &amp;amp; Technology Collaboration</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/fintech-news-media-people-first-kot-enterprises-sign-strategic-joint-venture-to-accelerate-fintech-intelligence-media-technology-collaboration</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Fintech News Media, People First &amp;amp; KOT Enterprises Sign Strategic Joint Venture to Accelerate Fintech Intelligence, Media &amp;amp; Technology Collaboration. ]]></description>
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<title>Visa is Cutting 7% of employees in Efficiency Push as AI Reshapes Work</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/visa-is-cutting-7-of-employees-in-efficiency-push-as-ai-reshapes-work</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/visa-is-cutting-7-of-employees-in-efficiency-push-as-ai-reshapes-work</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Visa is Cutting 7% of employees in Efficiency Push as AI Reshapes Work. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>TotalPay obtains technical certification from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) as an E&#45;commerce Payment Technical Service Provider</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/totalpay-obtains-technical-certification-from-the-saudi-central-bank-sama-as-an-e-commerce-payment-technical-service-provider</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ TotalPay obtains technical certification from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) as an E-commerce Payment Technical Service Provider. ]]></description>
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<title>Taptap Send Secures Three CBUAE Licenses to Expand Digital Payments and Wallet Services in the UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/taptap-send-secures-three-cbuae-licenses-to-expand-digital-payments-and-wallet-services-in-the-uae</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Taptap Send Secures Three CBUAE Licenses to Expand Digital Payments and Wallet Services in the UAE. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Taptap Send</media:keywords>
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<title>Impronics to Launch ImproPay Digital Remittance Platform in the UAE, Powered by Lulu Exchange</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/impronics-to-launch-impropay-digital-remittance-platform-in-the-uae-powered-by-lulu-exchange</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Impronics to Launch ImproPay Digital Remittance Platform in the UAE, Powered by Lulu Exchange. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>National Bank of Bahrain Launches Digital Multi&#45;Currency Debit Card</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/national-bank-of-bahrain-launches-digital-multi-currency-debit-card</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has officially launched its Multi-Currency Debit Card feature, a seamless, convenient, and accessible solution that empowers customers to manage and spend in multiple currencies directly through the NBB App. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>National Bank of Bahrain</media:keywords>
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<title>Perk Middle East Office in ADGM to Accelerate GCC Expansion</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/perk-middle-east-office-in-adgm</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Perk (formerly TravelPerk), the intelligent AI-native platform for travel and spend management, today announced the opening of its Perk Middle East office office in ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Perk Middle East office</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Dubai&amp;apos;s Nol Card to work like Bank Card as RTA completes 72% of Payment Upgrade</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/dubais-nol-card-to-work-like-bank-card-as-rta-completes-72-of-payment-upgrade</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the completion of 72% of the project to develop and upgrade the existing nol system, Dubai&#039;s Nol Card to work like Bank Card currently operating on card-based ticketing (CBT), into a digital payment system powered by account-based ticketing (ABT). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Visa turns Smartphones into ‘New Cash Register’ for good Small Merchants in Qatar</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/visa-turns-smartphones-into-new-cash-register-for-good-small-merchants-in-qatar</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Visa has unveiled new capabilities under Visa Accept and Visa Direct that turn  smartphones into payment tools for small businesses, part of a global push the company said is already relevant to Qatar’s high contactless retail environment. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Smartphones</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Techstars and Emirates NBD partner to accelerate Enterprise&#45;Grade AI and FinTech Solutions across the MENAT Region</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/techstars-and-emirates-nbd-partner-to-accelerate-enterprise-grade-ai-and-fintech-solutions-across-the-menat-region</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, and Techstars, one of the world’s leading startup accelerators, announced a strategic partnership to drive AI and FinTech innovation in the region. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>Microsoft appoints Ayman AlGhamdi as President,Great Microsoft Arabia</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/microsoft-appoints-ayman-alghamdi-as-president-microsoft-arabia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Microsoft appoints Ayman AlGhamdi as President, Microsoft Arabia, effective July 5, 2026. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>DFSA Proposes Major Updates to its Collective Investment Funds Framework, Biggest Review Since 2010</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/dfsa-proposes-major-updates-to-its-collective-investment-funds-framework-biggest-review-since-2010</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ DFSA Proposes Major Updates to its Collective Investment Funds Framework, Biggest Review Since 2010. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>DFSA</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>stc pay Bahrain Launches Mastercard Click to Pay for Faster and More Secure Online Payments</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/stc-pay-bahrain</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/stc-pay-bahrain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ stc pay Bahrain Launches Mastercard Click to Pay for Faster and More Secure Online Payments. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>stc pay Bahrain</media:keywords>
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<title>Visa recognizes National Bank of Kuwait – Bahrain for Outstanding Market Performance and Growth</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/visa-recognizes-national-bank-of-kuwait-bahrain-for-outstanding-market-performance-and-growth</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ National Bank of Kuwait – Bahrain (NBK Bahrain) is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by Visa; a global leader in digital payments, for its exceptional performance and leadership in the Kingdom’s payments industry. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>National Bank of Kuwait</media:keywords>
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<title>GatetoPay Joins Mastercard Product Express Program to Accelerate Fintech Innovation in Jordan</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/gatetopay-joins-mastercard-product-express-program-to-accelerate-fintech-innovation-in-jordan</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/gatetopay-joins-mastercard-product-express-program-to-accelerate-fintech-innovation-in-jordan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GatetoPay has joined Mastercard&#039;s Product Express platform, marking a significant step in strengthening Jordan&#039;s fintech ecosystem by enabling faster, more secure, and scalable payment solutions for fintech companies and startups. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>GatetoPay</media:keywords>
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<title>du Pay and GCash bring Instant Wallet&#45;to&#45;Wallet Remittances and exclusive rewards to the UAE’s Filipino community</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/du-pay-and-gcash-bring-instant-wallet-to-wallet-remittances-and-exclusive-rewards-to-the-uaes-filipino-community</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/du-pay-and-gcash-bring-instant-wallet-to-wallet-remittances-and-exclusive-rewards-to-the-uaes-filipino-community</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ du Pay and GCash bring Instant Wallet-to-Wallet Remittances and exclusive rewards to the UAE’s Filipino community. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>GCash</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Remitly Secures UAE Central Bank Licence to Expand Digital Financial Services</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/remitly-secures-uae-central-bank-licence-to-expand-digital-financial-services</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/remitly-secures-uae-central-bank-licence-to-expand-digital-financial-services</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Remitly has been granted a Stored Value Facilities and Exchange Business Category IV licence by the Central Bank of the UAE, the formal recognition of months of groundwork in the region and the foundation for new products for customers in the UAE. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Remitly</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>The DFSA publishes 9th Audit Monitoring Report, underscoring strengthened audit quality and transparency across DIFC</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/the-dfsa-publishes-9th-audit-monitoring-report-underscoring-strengthened-audit-quality-and-transparency-across-difc</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent banking, financial services, and markets regulator of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), published today its 9th Audit Monitoring Report: Setting the Standard in Audit Quality within Dubai International Financial Centre. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>audit</media:keywords>
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<title>Dubai Based Equiti launches Bangalore Technology Hub to power Global Fintech Innovation</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/dubai-based-equiti-launches-bangalore-technology-hub-to-power-global-fintech-innovation</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/dubai-based-equiti-launches-bangalore-technology-hub-to-power-global-fintech-innovation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Equiti Group, a global fintech leader, has announced the launch of its India Technology Hub in Bangalore, marking a major investment in the group’s global innovation strategy and its ambition to build AI-powered technology that makes wealth more accessible to all. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Equiti</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Valu launches Egypt’s first instant cashback loyalty program, redefining rewards for everyday spending</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/valu-launches-egypts-first-instant-cashback-loyalty-program-redefining-rewards-for-everyday-spending</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/valu-launches-egypts-first-instant-cashback-loyalty-program-redefining-rewards-for-everyday-spending</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Valu, a leading universal financial technology powerhouse in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has announced the launch of its new loyalty program, the first instant cashback loyalty program for payments in Egypt. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Valu</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Khaleeji Bank Wins Visa Award for Fastest Growth in Active Cards in Bahrain</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/khaleeji-bank-wins-visa-award-for-fastest-growth-in-active-cards-in-bahrain</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/khaleeji-bank-wins-visa-award-for-fastest-growth-in-active-cards-in-bahrain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Khaleeji Bank, a leading Islamic bank in Bahrain, has been awarded by Visa, a global digital payments leader, for achieving the fastest growth in active cards in the Kingdom of Bahrain for 2025. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Khaleeji Bank</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>stc pay partners with PIE to enable QR payments across Bahrain’s POS network</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/stc-pay-partners-with-pie-to-enable-qr-payments-across-bahrains-pos-network</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/stc-pay-partners-with-pie-to-enable-qr-payments-across-bahrains-pos-network</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ stc pay partners with PIE to enable QR payments across Bahrain’s POS network. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>stc pay</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>SBI XDC Network APAC Partners with DSRV to Develop Enterprise Use Cases in Japan and Korea Leveraging XDC Network</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/sbi-xdc-network-apac-partners-with-dsrv-to-develop-enterprise-use-cases-in-japan-and-korea-leveraging-xdc-network</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/sbi-xdc-network-apac-partners-with-dsrv-to-develop-enterprise-use-cases-in-japan-and-korea-leveraging-xdc-network</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SBI XDC Network APAC Partners with DSRV to Develop Enterprise Use Cases in Japan and Korea Leveraging XDC Network. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SBI XDC Network APAC</media:keywords>
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<title>ADGM&amp;apos;s FSRA Publishes Its 2025 Annual Report, Highlighting Strong and Sustainable Growth with Enhanced Regulatory Oversight</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/adgms-fsra-publishes-its-2025-annual-report-highlighting-strong-and-sustainable-growth-with-enhanced-regulatory-oversight</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/adgms-fsra-publishes-its-2025-annual-report-highlighting-strong-and-sustainable-growth-with-enhanced-regulatory-oversight</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ADGM&#039;s FSRA Publishes Its 2025 Annual Report, Highlighting Strong and Sustainable Growth with Enhanced Regulatory Oversight. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>FSRA</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>botim and BDO Unibank Advance Best Financial Readiness for UAE&#45;Bound Filipinos</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/botim-and-bdo-unibank-advance-best-financial-readiness-for-uae-bound-filipinos</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/botim-and-bdo-unibank-advance-best-financial-readiness-for-uae-bound-filipinos</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ botim and BDO Unibank Advance Financial Readiness for UAE-Bound Filipinos. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>botim</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Tabby launches fee&#45;free UAE spending Account with Cashback Card and International Transfers</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/tabby-launches-fee-free-uae-spending-account-with-cashback-card-and-international-transfers</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/tabby-launches-fee-free-uae-spending-account-with-cashback-card-and-international-transfers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tabby launches fee-free UAE spending Account with Cashback Card and International Transfers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tabby</media:keywords>
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<title>Emirates NBD enables the region’s first best real&#45;time blockchain&#45;based cross&#45;border USD payments on Partior network</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/emirates-nbd-enables-the-regions-first-best-real-time-blockchain-based-cross-border-usd-payments-on-partior-network</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/emirates-nbd-enables-the-regions-first-best-real-time-blockchain-based-cross-border-usd-payments-on-partior-network</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dubai, UAE: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, is live on the Partior network, a multi-currency, blockchain-based clearing and settlement network, becoming the first financial institution in the region to enable real-time, blockchain-based cross-border ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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<item>
<title>RAKBANK, Mastercard Renew Strategic Partnership to Advance Digital Payments Innovation in UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/rakbank-mastercard-renew-strategic-partnership-to-advance-digital-payments-innovation-in-uae</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/rakbank-mastercard-renew-strategic-partnership-to-advance-digital-payments-innovation-in-uae</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ RAKBANK and Mastercard today renewed their collaboration agreement to support continued payments innovation by delivering enhanced solutions across retail, business  and wholesale banking. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>RAKBANK</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Mashreq Launches Super ‘NEO On Arrival’ Digital Bank Account for UAE Visitors</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mashreq-launches-super-neo-on-arrival-digital-bank-account-for-uae-visitors</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/mashreq-launches-super-neo-on-arrival-digital-bank-account-for-uae-visitors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has announced the launch of the NEO On Arrival account, a fully digital bank account that enables international travellers, tourists, and visitors to instantly open and use a UAE bank account upon entering the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>NEO On Arrival</media:keywords>
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<title>KAALM Venture Partners announces the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Vantpay Group</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/kaalm-venture-partners-announces-the-signing-of-a-memorandum-of-understanding-with-vantpay-group</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/kaalm-venture-partners-announces-the-signing-of-a-memorandum-of-understanding-with-vantpay-group</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ KAALM Venture Partners announces the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Vantpay Group. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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<title>InvoiceNow Biz F.Z.C. Granted Full eInvoicing Accredited Service Provider (ASP) Status by the UAE Ministry of Finance, Live on the FTA EmaraTax Portal</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/invoicenow-biz-f-z-c-granted-full-einvoicing-accredited-service-provider-asp-status-by-the-uae-ministry-of-finance-live-on-the-fta-emaratax-portal</link>
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<item>
<title>Tax Star Receives Pre&#45;Approved Status from UAE Ministry of Finance as Official E&#45;Invoicing Service Provider</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/tax-star-receives-pre-approved-status-from-uae-ministry-of-finance-as-official-e-invoicing-service-provider</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tax Star, a UAE-based tax and compliance software company, has been named a pre-approved e-invoicing service provider by the UAE Ministry of Finance. ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Network International rolls out UAE’s Jaywan card acceptance for online payments</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/network-international-rolls-out-uaes-jaywan-card-acceptance-for-online-payments</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Network International (Network), a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa, has extended acceptance of ‘Jaywan’ — the UAE’s Domestic Card Scheme — to online payments, enabling cardholders to use Jaywan across Network’s e-commerce merchant network. ]]></description>
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<item>
<title>Riyadh&#45;based Sorbet Launches SAR, PKR and AED Payouts — Bringing Instant Cross&#45;Border Payments to Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/riyadh-based-sorbet-launches-sar-pkr-and-aed-payouts-bringing-instant-cross-border-payments-to-pakistan-saudi-arabia-and-the-uae</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh-based Sorbet Launches SAR, PKR and AED Payouts — Bringing Instant Cross-Border Payments to Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>Al Ansari Financial Services expands regional footprint through Western Union partnerships in Bahrain and Kuwait</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/al-ansari-financial-services-expands-regional-footprint-through-western-union-partnerships-in-bahrain-and-kuwait</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC (DFM: ALANSARI), the leading financial institution in the GCC, has strengthened its regional cross-border payments platform through new partnerships between its subsidiaries, Bahrain Financing Company (BFC) in Bahrain and Bahrain Exchange Company W.L.L. (BEC) in Kuwait with Western Union. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>In a Global First&#45;of&#45;Its&#45;Kind Issuance Al Etihad Payments and Mastercard Announce the First Co&#45;Badged Credit Card in the UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/in-a-global-first-of-its-kind-issuance-al-etihad-payments-and-mastercard-announce-the-first-co-badged-credit-card-in-the-uae</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a Global First-of-Its-Kind Issuance Al Etihad Payments and Mastercard Announce the First Co-Badged Credit Card in the UAE. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>Majid Al Futtaim among the first companies to enable “Jaywan” Acceptance</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/majid-al-futtaim-among-the-first-companies-to-enable-jaywan-acceptance</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Majid Al Futtaim today announced Jaywan card acceptance across more than 200 destinations in the UAE, becoming one of the country&#039;s first companies to fully enable the national card acceptance across its physical network. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>UAE launches Instalment Payment Options for MoHRE Services Fee and Fines via “Tabby”</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/uae-launches-instalment-payment-options-for-mohre-services-fee-and-fines-via-tabby</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has launched the Tabby service, enabling customers to pay fees and fines owed to the ministry in instalments over a period of 4 to 12 months, with a maximum of AED20,000 per transaction. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>ADIB Becomes First Bank Globally to Deploy Visa Threat Intelligence Platform</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/adib-becomes-first-bank-globally-to-deploy-visa-threat-intelligence-platform</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Visa, a global leader in digital payments, and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, today announced the bank’s early adoption of the Visa Threat Intelligence Platform (VTIP). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>ADIB</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Riyadh Air Launches RX Pay: Its New Branded Card That Rewards Guests Everywhere They Go</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/riyadh-air-launches-rx-pay-its-new-branded-card-that-rewards-guests-everywhere-they-go</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh Air launched RX Pay, its suite of branded cards issued with leading Saudi Banks, giving guests a simpler, more rewarding way to pay every day. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>DIB strengthens the UAE’s national payments Ecosystem with the Launch of Jaywan Debit Card</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/dib-strengthens-the-uaes-national-payments-ecosystem-with-the-launch-of-jaywan-debit-card</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ DIB strengthens the UAE’s national payments Ecosystem with the Launch of Jaywan Debit Card. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>DIB</media:keywords>
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<title>Checkout.com Receives In&#45;Principle SVF Licence Approval from the Central Bank of the UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/checkout-com-receives-in-principle-svf-licence-approval-from-the-central-bank-of-the-uae</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Checkout.com Receives In-Principle SVF Licence Approval from the Central Bank of the UAE. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Checkout.com</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Etihad Credit Bureau expands UAE Credit Reporting Ecosystem with Buy Now Pay Later Data</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/etihad-credit-bureau-expands-uae-credit-reporting-ecosystem-with-buy-now-pay-later-data</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/etihad-credit-bureau-expands-uae-credit-reporting-ecosystem-with-buy-now-pay-later-data</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Etihad Credit Bureau expands UAE Credit Reporting Ecosystem with Buy Now Pay Later Data. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>The National Bank of Egypt in collaboration with Mastercard launch USD Corporate Debit Card Greatly</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/the-national-bank-of-egypt-in-collaboration-with-mastercard-launch-usd-corporate-debit-card</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/the-national-bank-of-egypt-in-collaboration-with-mastercard-launch-usd-corporate-debit-card</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The National Bank of Egypt, in collaboration with Mastercard, has announced the launch of the USD Corporate Debit Card. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>What the Rise of Tawjih AI&#45;native Fintech Means for the UAE&amp;apos;s Financial Sector?</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/what-the-rise-of-tawjih-ai-native-fintech-means-for-the-uaes-financial-sector</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/what-the-rise-of-tawjih-ai-native-fintech-means-for-the-uaes-financial-sector</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ What the Rise of Tawjih AI-native Fintech Means for the UAE&#039;s Financial Sector? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tawjih AI</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Pemo receives in&#45;principle approval for Stored Value Facilities (SVF) Licence from the Central Bank of the UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/pemo-receives-in-principle-approval-for-stored-value-facilities-svf-licence-from-the-central-bank-of-the-uae</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/pemo-receives-in-principle-approval-for-stored-value-facilities-svf-licence-from-the-central-bank-of-the-uae</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pemo, the UAE&#039;s leading all-in-one spend management platform built for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), today announced that it has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) for a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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<item>
<title>The Middle East&amp;apos;s Next Asset&#45;Management Race Will Be Won on Infrastructure, Not Licences</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/the-middle-easts-next-asset-management-race-will-be-won-on-infrastructure-not-licences</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/the-middle-easts-next-asset-management-race-will-be-won-on-infrastructure-not-licences</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Middle East&#039;s Next Asset-Management Race Will Be Won on Infrastructure, Not Licences. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Asset-Management</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>DIFC Attracts 1,506 New Companies in H1 2026, UP 39% Year&#45;on&#45;Year</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/difc-attracts-1506-new-companies-in-h1-2026-up-39-year-on-year</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/difc-attracts-1506-new-companies-in-h1-2026-up-39-year-on-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ DIFC Attracts 1,506 New Companies in H1 2026, UP 39% Year-on-Year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>Juspay and Recurly partner to accelerate growth in subscription payments</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/juspay-and-recurly-partner-to-accelerate-growth-in-subscription-payments</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/juspay-and-recurly-partner-to-accelerate-growth-in-subscription-payments</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Juspay, a global payments technology company serving enterprises and banks, today announced a partnership with Recurly, a leading subscription management and recurring billing platform. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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<item>
<title>stc pay partners with PayPal to launch seamless cross&#45;border fund transfers in Bahrain</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/stc-pay-partners-with-paypal-to-launch-seamless-cross-border-fund-transfers-in-bahrain</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/stc-pay-partners-with-paypal-to-launch-seamless-cross-border-fund-transfers-in-bahrain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ stc pay partners with PayPal to launch seamless cross-border fund transfers in Bahrain. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>stc pay</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Visa and noon Launch &amp;apos;Tap to Tip&amp;apos; Initiative to Enable Contactless Tipping for Delivery Riders in UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/visa-and-noon-launch-tap-to-tip-initiative-to-enable-contactless-tipping-for-delivery-riders-in-uae</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Visa and noon have partnered to launch Tap to Tip, a new initiative designed to make it easier for residents across the UAE to support delivery riders through simple, contactless tipping. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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<item>
<title>du Pay unveils Flexi Cash Loan with Instant Access to Credit for UAE Residents</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/du-pay-unveils-flexi-cash-loan-with-instant-access-to-credit-for-uae-residents</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/du-pay-unveils-flexi-cash-loan-with-instant-access-to-credit-for-uae-residents</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ du Pay, the advanced digital financial services subsidiary of du, has announced the launch of Flexi Cash Loan, a new digital cash lending product. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>du Pay</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>UAE&#45;based Syrian Entrepreneurs Launch ‘My Syria’ Super App with Apple Pay, Google Pay and International Card Support</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/uae-based-syrian-entrepreneurs-launch-my-syria-super-app-with-apple-pay-google-pay-and-international-card-support</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/uae-based-syrian-entrepreneurs-launch-my-syria-super-app-with-apple-pay-google-pay-and-international-card-support</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ UAE-based Syrian Entrepreneurs Launch ‘My Syria’ Super App with Apple Pay, Google Pay and International Card Support. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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<item>
<title>DIFC Expands Prescribed Company Regime to Broaden Access for Holding and Structuring Vehicles</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/difc-expands-prescribed-company-regime-to-broaden-access-for-holding-and-structuring-vehicles</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/difc-expands-prescribed-company-regime-to-broaden-access-for-holding-and-structuring-vehicles</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ DIFC Expands Prescribed Company Regime to Broaden Access for Holding and Structuring Vehicles. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DIFC</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Ministry of Finance adopts &amp;quot;Aani&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;Jaywan&amp;quot; as new payment channels for Federal Service Fees and Fines</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/ministry-of-finance-adopts-aani-and-jaywan-as-new-payment-channels-for-federal-service-fees-and-fines</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/ministry-of-finance-adopts-aani-and-jaywan-as-new-payment-channels-for-federal-service-fees-and-fines</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ministry of Finance adopts &quot;Aani&quot; and &quot;Jaywan&quot; as new payment channels for Federal Service Fees and Fines. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:09 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ministry of Finance</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Bitget Launches ‘Reality’ Platform to Bring Tokenized US Stocks and ETFs to Global Users</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/bitget-launches-reality-platform-to-bring-tokenized-us-stocks-and-etfs-to-global-users</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/bitget-launches-reality-platform-to-bring-tokenized-us-stocks-and-etfs-to-global-users</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bitget Launches ‘Reality’ Platform to Bring Tokenized US Stocks and ETFs to Global Users. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bitget</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>How Can a Startup Afford Real Cybersecurity? The Virtual CISO Model in the UAE and Middle East</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/how-can-a-startup-afford-real-cybersecurity-the-virtual-ciso-model-in-the-uae-and-middle-east</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/how-can-a-startup-afford-real-cybersecurity-the-virtual-ciso-model-in-the-uae-and-middle-east</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ How Can a Startup Afford Real Cybersecurity? The Virtual CISO Model in the UAE and Middle East. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Virtual CISO</media:keywords>
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<title>Advisory firm WTW secures DFSA licence to operate investment unit in Dubai’s DIFC</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/advisory-firm-wtw-secures-dfsa-licence-to-operate-investment-unit-in-dubais-difc</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Advisory firm WTW secures DFSA licence to operate investment unit in Dubai’s DIFC. ]]></description>
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<title>Dubai DET launches “SME in a Box” to help entrepreneurs start and run businesses faster and at a lower cost</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/dubai-det-launches-sme-in-a-box-to-help-entrepreneurs-start-and-run-businesses-faster-and-at-a-lower-cost</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/dubai-det-launches-sme-in-a-box-to-help-entrepreneurs-start-and-run-businesses-faster-and-at-a-lower-cost</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has launched SME in a Box, a new platform designed to make it faster, simpler, and more cost-efficient for entrepreneurs to start and operate businesses in Dubai. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>Valu Jordan Partners with MEPS and PayTabs Group to Expand BNPL Across In&#45;Store and Online Payments</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/valu-jordan-partners-with-meps-and-paytabs-group-to-expand-bnpl-across-in-store-and-online-payments</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/valu-jordan-partners-with-meps-and-paytabs-group-to-expand-bnpl-across-in-store-and-online-payments</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Valu Jordan Partners with MEPS and PayTabs Group to Expand BNPL Across In-Store and Online Payments. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Valu Jordan</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Mastercard launches Agent Pay for Machines to unlock super&#45;fast, always&#45;on payments</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mastercard-launches-agent-pay-for-machines-to-unlock-super-fast-always-on-payments</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mastercard launches Agent Pay for Machines to unlock super-fast, always-on payments. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Agent Pay for Machines</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Almana Group sign partnership with Liabify to invest in and co&#45;develop payroll&#45;linked Earned Wage Access solutions across the GCC</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/almana-group-sign-partnership-with-liabify-to-invest-in-and-co-develop-payroll-linked-earned-wage-access-solutions-across-the-gcc</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/almana-group-sign-partnership-with-liabify-to-invest-in-and-co-develop-payroll-linked-earned-wage-access-solutions-across-the-gcc</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Almana Group sign partnership with Liabify to invest in and co-develop payroll-linked Earned Wage Access solutions across the GCC. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Almana Group</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Nuvei to Acquire Payoneer for $2.75 Billion, Creating a Leading Global Platform for Local and Cross&#45;Border Commerce</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/nuvei-to-acquire-payoneer-for-2-75-billion-creating-a-leading-global-platform-for-local-and-cross-border-commerce</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/nuvei-to-acquire-payoneer-for-2-75-billion-creating-a-leading-global-platform-for-local-and-cross-border-commerce</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nuvei to Acquire Payoneer for $2.75 Billion, Creating a Leading Global Platform for Local and Cross-Border Commerce. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Payoneer</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Mastercard launches Africa Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to help secure the continent&amp;apos;s digital future</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mastercard-launches-africa-cybersecurity-center-of-excellence-to-help-secure-the-continents-digital-future</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/mastercard-launches-africa-cybersecurity-center-of-excellence-to-help-secure-the-continents-digital-future</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mastercard launches Africa Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to help secure the continent&#039;s digital future. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<item>
<title>Intelligent Wealth Ecosystem: An Agentic, AI&#45;Native Platform Built to Connect Saving, Investing, and the Future of Wealth Management</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/intelligent-wealth-ecosystem-an-agentic-ai-native-platform-built-to-connect-saving-investing-and-the-future-of-wealth-management</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/intelligent-wealth-ecosystem-an-agentic-ai-native-platform-built-to-connect-saving-investing-and-the-future-of-wealth-management</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Intelligent Wealth Ecosystem: An Agentic, AI-Native Platform Built to Connect Saving, Investing, and the Future of Wealth Management. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Intelligent Wealth Ecosystem</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Luxembourg&#45;based CPI Property Group secures $100mln from Emirates NBD</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/luxembourg-based-cpi-property-group-secures-100mln-from-emirates-nbd</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/luxembourg-based-cpi-property-group-secures-100mln-from-emirates-nbd</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Emirates NBD has provided a loan facility of 367.3 million UAE dirhams ($100 million) to Luxembourg-based CPI Property Group (CPIPG) to meet deferred payments on its development portfolio in Dubai until 2027. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>CPI Property Group</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Revolut Co&#45;Founder to Step Down as CTO</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/revolut-co-founder-to-step-down-as-cto</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/revolut-co-founder-to-step-down-as-cto</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Revolut has today announced that Co-founder Vlad Yatsenko has decided to transition from Chief Technology Officer (CTO) into a Non-Executive Director (NED) capacity on the Board, effective 1st July 2026. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Revolut</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Central Bank of Oman Introduces Regulatory Framework for ‘Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Services</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/central-bank-of-oman-introduces-regulatory-framework-for-buy-now-pay-later-bnpl-services</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/central-bank-of-oman-introduces-regulatory-framework-for-buy-now-pay-later-bnpl-services</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has issued a regulatory framework governing ‘buy now, pay later’ (BNPL) services as part of its efforts to promote financial inclusion, support innovative financing solutions and strengthen consumer protection. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Central Bank of Oman</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>TMF Group Receives DFSA Approval to Operate as Fund Administration DIFC</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/tmf-group-receives-dfsa-approval-to-operate-as-fund-administration-difc</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/tmf-group-receives-dfsa-approval-to-operate-as-fund-administration-difc</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TMF Group announced it has received regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to operate as a Fund Administrator within fund administration DIFC Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>TMF Group</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Mawarid Finance and Maghanim partner to transform corporate travel payments across the UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mawarid-finance-and-maghanim-partner-to-transform-corporate-travel-payments-across-the-uae</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/mawarid-finance-and-maghanim-partner-to-transform-corporate-travel-payments-across-the-uae</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mawarid Finance and Maghanim have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the next generation of corporate travel payments and expense management solutions for businesses across the UAE and wider GCC region. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mawarid Finance and Maghanim</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>ADIB and DAMAC ease the path to homeownership with new comprehensive finance solution</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/adib-and-damac-ease-the-path-to-homeownership-with-new-comprehensive-finance-solution</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/adib-and-damac-ease-the-path-to-homeownership-with-new-comprehensive-finance-solution</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ADIB and DAMAC ease the path to homeownership with new comprehensive finance solution. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>DAMAC</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Qashio and NEXA AI Lab launch partnership to Automate Finance Workflows in the UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/qashio-and-nexa-ai-lab-launch-partnership-to-automate-finance-workflows-in-the-uae</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/qashio-and-nexa-ai-lab-launch-partnership-to-automate-finance-workflows-in-the-uae</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Qashio, the UAE’s leading spend management platform, has partnered with NEXA AI Lab, the AI division of NEXA, one of MENA&#039;s leading digital growth agencies, to help accelerate AI adoption across finance teams in the UAE through automate finance workflows and AI-powered financial workflows. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NEXA AI Lab</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>stc Bahrain and Ithmaar Bank forge strategic partnership to streamline cloud financial management</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/stc-bahrain-and-ithmaar-bank-forge-strategic-partnership-to-streamline-cloud-financial-management</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/stc-bahrain-and-ithmaar-bank-forge-strategic-partnership-to-streamline-cloud-financial-management</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ stc Bahrain, a digital enabler, announced a strategic partnership with Ithmaar Bank, one of the region&#039;s leading Islamic retail banks, to provide comprehensive cloud financial management of its Amazon Web Services (AWS) billing. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>stc Bahrain</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Samsung Wallet is now available on qlub for faster, more seamless restaurant payments</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/samsung-wallet-is-now-available-on-qlub-for-faster-more-seamless-restaurant-payments</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/samsung-wallet-is-now-available-on-qlub-for-faster-more-seamless-restaurant-payments</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Samsung Gulf Electronics have announced that Samsung Wallet is now integrated with qlub, the contactless payment platform for restaurants and hospitality venues. The integration gives Galaxy users a faster, more secure way to settle their bill at the table. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Samsung Wallet</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>SINNAD expands strategic alliance with Gulf Bank Algeria, reinforcing its position across the MEA region</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/sinnad-expands-strategic-alliance-with-gulf-bank-algeria-reinforcing-its-position-across-the-mea-region</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/sinnad-expands-strategic-alliance-with-gulf-bank-algeria-reinforcing-its-position-across-the-mea-region</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SINNAD, a pioneer provider of card processing and payment services in the MENA region and a subsidiary of The BENEFIT Company, announced the expansion of its strategic alliance with Gulf Bank Algeria. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gulf Bank</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Emirates NBD Launches Rs 117 Billion Open Offer for 26% Stake in India’s RBL Bank</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/emirates-nbd-launches-rs-117-billion-open-offer-for-26-stake-in-indias-rbl-bank</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/emirates-nbd-launches-rs-117-billion-open-offer-for-26-stake-in-indias-rbl-bank</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Emirates NBD Launches Rs 117 Billion Open Offer for 26% Stake in India’s RBL Bank. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>RBL Bank</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Mawarid Finance Partners with Fimple to Accelerate Banking&#45;as&#45;a&#45;Service Innovation in UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mawarid-finance-partners-with-fimple-to-accelerate-banking-as-a-service-innovation-in-uae</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/mawarid-finance-partners-with-fimple-to-accelerate-banking-as-a-service-innovation-in-uae</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mawarid Finance and Fimple have officially entered into a strategic agreement to deliver Banking as a Service (BaaS) capabilities through a modern, composable banking platform, marking a significant step forward in the region’s digital banking evolution. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fimple</media:keywords>
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<title>Sohar International Named Official Banking Partner for Friendi Pay to Strengthen Oman’s Digital Payments Ecosystem</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/sohar-international-named-official-banking-partner-for-friendi-pay-to-strengthen-omans-digital-payments-ecosystem</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/sohar-international-named-official-banking-partner-for-friendi-pay-to-strengthen-omans-digital-payments-ecosystem</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sohar International Named Official Banking Partner for Friendi Pay to Strengthen Oman’s Digital Payments Ecosystem. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Friendi Pay</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Wio Bank partners with Geidea to bring business banking and financing directly to UAE SMEs</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/wio-bank-partners-with-geidea-to-bring-business-banking-and-financing-directly-to-uae-smes</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/wio-bank-partners-with-geidea-to-bring-business-banking-and-financing-directly-to-uae-smes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Wio Bank partners with Geidea to bring business banking and financing directly to UAE SMEs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Geidea</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>SEIDOR Launches UAE eInvoicing Compliance Solution</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/seidor-launches-uae-einvoicing-compliance-solution</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/seidor-launches-uae-einvoicing-compliance-solution</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The technology consulting firm SEIDOR, through its Middle East business, has announced the availability of its UAE eInvoicing compliance solution, designed to support businesses in the UAE in meeting the requirements of the country’s mandatory eInvoicing rollout. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>UAE eInvoicing Compliance Solution</media:keywords>
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<title>Russia’s Sberbank Sees UAE as Strategic Hub for AI, Fintech and Technology Cooperation</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/russias-sberbank-sees-uae-as-strategic-hub-for-ai-fintech-and-technology-cooperation</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/russias-sberbank-sees-uae-as-strategic-hub-for-ai-fintech-and-technology-cooperation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Russia’s Sberbank Sees UAE as Strategic Hub for AI, Fintech and Technology Cooperation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sberbank</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Vantage Markets Strengthens UAE and MENA Market Engagement with Trust Led Regional Strategy</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/vantage-markets-strengthens-uae-and-mena-market-engagement-with-trust-led-regional-strategy</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/vantage-markets-strengthens-uae-and-mena-market-engagement-with-trust-led-regional-strategy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vantage Markets Strengthens UAE and MENA Market Engagement with Trust Led Regional Strategy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vantage</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>MBRIF partners with Numou to expand financing pathways for innovation&#45;led businesses in the UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mbrif-partners-with-numou-to-expand-financing-pathways-for-innovation-led-businesses-in-the-uae</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/mbrif-partners-with-numou-to-expand-financing-pathways-for-innovation-led-businesses-in-the-uae</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MBRIF partners with Numou to expand financing pathways for innovation-led businesses in the UAE. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MBRIF</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>Payment Companies in the GCC: Who Is Shaping the Merchant Acquiring and Digital Payment Infrastructure Landscape?</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/payment-companies-in-the-gcc-who-is-shaping-the-merchant-acquiring-and-digital-payment-infrastructure-landscape</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/payment-companies-in-the-gcc-who-is-shaping-the-merchant-acquiring-and-digital-payment-infrastructure-landscape</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Payment Companies in the GCC: Who Is Shaping the Merchant Acquiring and Digital Payment Infrastructure Landscape? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Merchant Acquiring, AmwalPay, Digital Payment Infrastructure</media:keywords>
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<item>
<title>SpaceX IPO Strategic Investment could become the Gulf’s next bet</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/spacex-ipo-strategic-investmentcould-become-the-gulfs-next-bet</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/spacex-ipo-strategic-investmentcould-become-the-gulfs-next-bet</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SpaceX IPO strategic investment could become the Gulf’s next strategic bet. ]]></description>
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<title>Standard Chartered Receives CMA Approval to Expand Investment Management and Fund Operations in Saudi Arabia</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Standard Chartered has received approval from the Capital Market Authority (CMA) for Standard Chartered Capital Saudi Arabia to undertake Investment Management and Operating Funds activities in the Kingdom. ]]></description>
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<title>Telda and Mastercard introduce Egypt’s unified financial experience</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/telda-and-mastercard-introduce-egypts-unified-financial-experience</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Telda and Mastercard have joined forces to introduce a new integrated solution in Egypt, seamlessly connecting everyday payments and investment wallets within the Telda app, Egypt’s unified financial experience marking a major step toward a fully unified digital ecosystem. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Blue Owl Capital Opens Abu Dhabi Office in ADGM, Strengthening Middle East Presence</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Blue Owl Capital (&quot;Blue Owl&quot;) (NYSE: OWL) today announced the opening of its new office in ADGM, the international financial center strategically located in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Bluefive Capital acquires 49% stake in LeasePlan Emirates</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/bluefive-capital-acquires-49-stake-in-leaseplan-emirates</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>ZagTrader Launches &amp;quot;Build on ZagTrader&amp;quot; Enabling Financial Institutions to Build Their Own Trading Experiences on Institutional Capital Markets Infrastructure</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/zagtrader-launches-build-on-zagtrader-enabling-financial-institutions-to-build-their-own-trading-experiences-on-institutional-capital-markets-infrastructure</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ ZagTrader Launches &quot;Build on ZagTrader&quot; Enabling Financial Institutions to Build Their Own Trading Experiences on Institutional Capital Markets Infrastructure. ]]></description>
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<title>Bank of Singapore Appoints Lim Leong Guan as Head of Private Banking Across Middle East, South Asia and International Markets</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bank of Singapore Appoints Lim Leong Guan as Head of Private Banking Across Middle East, South Asia and International Markets. ]]></description>
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<title>CBUAE strengthens its leadership in financial inclusion through a strategic partnership with The World Bank Group</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/cbuae-strengthens-its-leadership-in-financial-inclusion-through-a-strategic-partnership-with-the-world-bank-group</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the World Bank Group signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in the areas of financial inclusion, financial literacy, financial consumer protection and financial dispute resolution, as part of the ongoing cooperation between both parties. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>TFSF Ventures Emerges From Three Quiet Years in the UAE With Patent&#45;Pending Agentic Payment Infrastructure — and Opens It for Licensing</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/tfsf-ventures-emerges-from-three-quiet-years-in-the-uae-with-patent-pending-agentic-payment-infrastructure-and-opens-it-for-licensing</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/tfsf-ventures-emerges-from-three-quiet-years-in-the-uae-with-patent-pending-agentic-payment-infrastructure-and-opens-it-for-licensing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ras Al Khaimah, UAE — The TFSF Ventures Emerges agentic economy stopped being theoretical this week. With the world&#039;s largest payment networks now opening their rails to autonomous AI agents — credentialed, permissioned, and settling transactions at machine speed — the question facing every financial institution and ]]></description>
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<title>Kudo.com secures UAE Capiral Market Authority (CMA) Licence and expands access to GCC Markets</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/kudo-com-secures-uae-capiral-market-authority-cma-licence-and-expands-access-to-gcc-markets</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kudo.com, formerly known as Kudotrade, has announced the successful acquisition of a UAE Capital Markets Authority (CMA) licence, marking a significant milestone in the company&#039;s evolution and reinforcing its commitment to serving traders and investors across the Middle East. ]]></description>
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<title>QDB and SACE, the Italian Export Credit Agency, sign a framework agreement for Export Credit Reinsurance</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/qdb-and-sace-the-italian-export-credit-agency-sign-a-framework-agreement-for-export-credit-reinsurance</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and SACE S.p.A., Italy’s export credit agency and one of the world’s leading Export Credit Agencies (ECAs), signed an export credit reinsurance agreement on June 11, 2026, on the sidelines of TXF Global 2026: Export, Agency &amp;amp; Project Finance, held in Prague, Czech Republic. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>JAIDA and CHARI sign a memorandum of understanding to promote financial inclusion and support local economic actors</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/jaida-and-chari-sign-a-memorandum-of-understanding-to-promote-financial-inclusion-and-support-local-economic-actors</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ JAIDA and CHARI have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening their cooperation in support of financial inclusion, the development of micro-entrepreneurship, and the backing of Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) actors in Morocco. ]]></description>
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<title>Blackstone&#45;Backed Redpin Secures DFSA In&#45;Principle Approval to Expand Property Payment Services in UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/blackstone-backed-redpin-secures-dfsa-in-principle-approval-to-expand-property-payment-services-in-uae</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Blackstone-Backed Redpin Secures DFSA In-Principle Approval to Expand Property Payment Services in UAE. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) welcomes Oak Hill Advisors following DFSA regulatory approval to establish office in Dubai</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/dubai-international-financial-centre-difc-welcomes-oak-hill-advisors-following-dfsa-regulatory-approval-to-establish-office-in-dubai</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/dubai-international-financial-centre-difc-welcomes-oak-hill-advisors-following-dfsa-regulatory-approval-to-establish-office-in-dubai</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dubai International Financial Centre DIFC welcomes Oak Hill Advisors following DFSA regulatory approval to establish office in Dubai. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Dubai International Financial Centre</media:keywords>
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<title>Franklin Templeton expands UAE presence with onshore Abu Dhabi license</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/franklin-templeton-expands-uae-presence-with-onshore-abu-dhabi-license</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Franklin Templeton today announced that it has secured licenses from the UAE Capital Market Authority (“CMA”) for its entity in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant step in its long-standing commitment to the United Arab Emirates. ]]></description>
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<title>Alaan launches UAE&amp;apos;s first AI&#45;native business bank account, powered by ruya</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/alaan-launches-uaes-first-ai-native-business-bank-account-powered-by-ruya</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Alaan, the UAE&#039;s leading spend management platform, today launched a business bank account with built-in intelligence, powered by ruya. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Alaan</media:keywords>
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<title>CBUAE and CBK sign strategic MOU to strengthen supervisory, financial and fintech cooperation</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/cbuae-and-cbk-sign-strategic-mou-to-strengthen-supervisory-financial-and-fintech-cooperation</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ CBUAE and CBK sign strategic MOU to strengthen supervisory, financial and fintech cooperation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Visa Partners with OpenAI to Power the Next Generation of AI Commerce</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/visa-partners-with-openai-to-power-the-next-generation-of-ai-commerce</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Visa (NYSE: V) today announced a strategic collaboration with OpenAI to enable secure Visa payments within agentic commerce, enabling seamless and trusted payments across OpenAI. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>OpenAI</media:keywords>
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<title>Direct Debit System (DDS) partners with HSBC to accelerate digital direct debit adoption across UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/direct-debit-system-dds-partners-with-hsbc-to-accelerate-digital-direct-debit-adoption-across-uae</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/direct-debit-system-dds-partners-with-hsbc-to-accelerate-digital-direct-debit-adoption-across-uae</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Direct Debit System FZ LLC (DDS), the UAE’s only non-bank paperless direct debit platform, has announced a strategic partnership with HSBC Bank Middle East Limited (UAE Branch) (HSBC) to expand access to the UAE Direct Debit System (UAEDDS) for HSBC’s new and existing client base across the UAE. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>CoinMENA FZE and Standard Chartered establish banking agreement in the UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/coinmena-fze-and-standard-chartered-establish-banking-agreement-in-the-uae</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ CoinMENA FZE, a VARA-licensed broker-dealer providing virtual asset services in the MENA region, today announced a strategic relationship with Standard Chartered, strengthening fiat payment infrastructure for its growing customer base. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Revolut Obtains Approval for Stored Value Facilities and Retail Payment Services Licences from the Central Bank of the UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/revolut-obtains-approval-for-stored-value-facilities-and-retail-payment-services-licences-from-the-central-bank-of-the-uae</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Revolut Obtains Approval for Stored Value Facilities and Retail Payment Services Licences from the Central Bank of the UAE. ]]></description>
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<title>VaultsPay and SalisPay Technology Services Introduce Advanced Payments Platform in the UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/vaultspay-and-salispay-technology-services-introduce-advanced-payments-platform-in-the-uae</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/vaultspay-and-salispay-technology-services-introduce-advanced-payments-platform-in-the-uae</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ VaultsPay and SalisPay Technology Services Introduce Advanced Payments Platform in the UAE. ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>VaultsPay</media:keywords>
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<title>DGCX to launch Region’s First&#45;ever regulated Spot Gold T+0 Contract, Advancing Dubai&amp;apos;s Global Gold Market Infrastructure</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/dgcx-to-launch-regions-first-ever-regulated-spot-gold-t0-contract-advancing-dubais-global-gold-market-infrastructure</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/dgcx-to-launch-regions-first-ever-regulated-spot-gold-t0-contract-advancing-dubais-global-gold-market-infrastructure</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ DGCX to launch Region’s First-ever regulated Spot Gold T+0 Contract, Advancing Dubai&#039;s Global Gold Market Infrastructure. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Checkout.com Selected by Microsoft to Power Digital Payments Across EMEA</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/checkout-com-selected-by-microsoft-to-power-digital-payments-across-emea</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/checkout-com-selected-by-microsoft-to-power-digital-payments-across-emea</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments provider, today announced that it has been selected by Microsoft to power digital payments across key products in the EMEA region. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>botim money launches Virtual IBANs for Wallet Users to advance financial inclusion in the UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/botim-money-launches-virtual-ibans-for-wallet-users-to-advance-financial-inclusion-in-the-uae</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ botim money, the UAE&#039;s leading fintech platform, has launched IBAN-enabled wallets, expanding access to regulated financial services across one of the country&#039;s most widely used digital platforms. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Mashreq expands rewards and cashback options for UAE cardholders with new Visa Card Linked Offers Program</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mashreq-expands-rewards-and-cashback-options-for-uae-cardholders-with-new-visa-card-linked-offers-program</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/mashreq-expands-rewards-and-cashback-options-for-uae-cardholders-with-new-visa-card-linked-offers-program</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mashreq, has partnered with Visa and RezolveAi, a global leader in AI-powered commerce and engagement, to unveil its new Visa Card Linked Offers (CLO) program - Everyday Cashback. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>Mashreq</media:keywords>
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<title>Nuvion partners with Visa Direct to Expand real&#45;time money movement for businesses globally</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/nuvion-partners-with-visa-direct-to-expand-real-time-money-movement-for-businesses-globally</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/nuvion-partners-with-visa-direct-to-expand-real-time-money-movement-for-businesses-globally</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nuvion partners with Visa Direct to Expand real-time money movement for businesses globally. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Abu Dhabi Registration Authority Sees 21% Rise in New Economic Licences in Q1 2026</title>
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<title>Numi Emerges from Stealth as the First AI&#45;Native Personal Finance Platform Built for the GCC</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Numi Technologies Ltd today emerged from stealth as the first AI-native personal finance management platform built for the GCC region. ]]></description>
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<title>HSBC, Mastercard Launch Mobile Virtual Card Solution to Accelerate Growth of Digital B2B Payments in UAE</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ HSBC and Mastercard today jointly announced the launch of a mobile virtual card solution in the UAE that enhances commercial card programs with tokenized virtual cards accessible through digital wallets. ]]></description>
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<title>INFINIOS and Circle Sign Strategic Agreement to Advance Digital Finance Infrastructure</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ INFINIOS and Circle Sign Strategic Agreement to Advance Digital Finance Infrastructure. ]]></description>
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<title>UAE&#45;Based Wealthtech Oxyfinz Offers Free Access to Institutional&#45;Grade Technology for SME Wealth and Asset Managers</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ UAE-Based Wealthtech Oxyfinz Offers Free Access to Institutional-Grade Technology for SME Wealth and Asset Managers. ]]></description>
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<title>QNB Oman and AmwalPay Sign Strategic Agreement to Strengthen Digital Acquiring Services</title>
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<title>Emirates NBD launches first&#45;of&#45;its&#45;kind Visa Personalised Card Art experience in the UAE</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Emirates NBD launches first-of-its-kind Visa Personalised Card Art experience in the UAE. ]]></description>
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<title>Standard Chartered H2 2026 Global Market Outlook: Navigating Shifting Sands</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/standard-chartered-h2-2026-global-market-outlook-navigating-shifting-sands</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Standard Chartered H2 2026 Global Market Outlook: Navigating Shifting Sands. ]]></description>
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<title>Lean and Ziina launch the UAE&amp;apos;s first One&#45;Tap Pay by Bank experience under Open Finance</title>
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<title>HSBC Qatar unveils its New Head Office featuring its first Wealth Centre in Msheireb Downtown Doha</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ HSBC Qatar officially welcomed customers to the bank’s first wealth centre within its new headquarters in Msheireb Downtown Doha, one of the world’s most advanced smart city developments. ]]></description>
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<title>Compliance Cliff: Is UAE Finance Ready for E&#45;Invoicing?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Compliance Cliff: Is UAE Finance Ready for E-Invoicing? ]]></description>
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<title>Sohar International transforms B2B Travel Payments with launch of Visa Commercial Choice Travel</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/sohar-international-transforms-b2b-travel-payments-with-launch-of-visa-commercial-choice-travel</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sohar International, has officially launched Visa Commercial Choice Travel (VCCT) during a high-profile corporate event held at the Mandarin Oriental, Muscat. ]]></description>
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<title>Network International launches ‘Slice’, instant zero&#45;cost instalments for UAE shoppers and businesses</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/network-international-launches-slice-instant-zero-cost-instalments-for-uae-shoppers-and-businesses</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Network International (Network), a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa, has announced the launch of ‘Slice’, its new instant zero-cost instalments card-based instalments solution with zero interest and zero fees on purchases in the UAE, in collaboration with leading participating banks. ]]></description>
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<title>BENEFIT brings QR codes to BenefitPay Homepage for faster, easier transactions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ BENEFIT brings QR codes to BenefitPay Homepage for faster, easier transactions. ]]></description>
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<title>Adyen Secures UAE Retail Payment Services License from Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE)</title>
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<title>Mashreq collaborates with Mastercard to Expand Quick Remit Cross&#45;Border Payment Corridors</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mashreq-collaborates-with-mastercard-to-expand-quick-remit-cross-border-payment-corridors</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mashreq collaborates with Mastercard to Expand Quick Remit Cross-Border Payment Corridors. ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>Mashreq</media:keywords>
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<title>Best Network International partners with Majid Al Futtaim for its In&#45;Store Acquiring Business</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/network-international-partners-with-majid-al-futtaim-for-its-in-store-acquiring-business</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Network International partners with Majid Al Futtaim for its In-Store Acquiring Business. ]]></description>
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<title>Expo City Dubai partners with Emirates NBD to introduce tailored home financing solutions for its residential properties</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/expo-city-dubai-partners-with-emirates-nbd-to-introduce-tailored-home-financing-solutions-for-its-residential-properties</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:08 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Tabby secures Saudi Finance Licences from SAMA to expand Consumer and SME Financing</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/tabby-secures-saudi-finance-licences-from-sama-to-expand-consumer-and-sme-financing</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — 29 June 2026: Tabby, the financial services app, today announced it has received a consumer finance licenses and SME finance licence from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). ]]></description>
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<title>Visa outlines AI Token Stablecoin Capabilities shaping the Future of Commerce across CEMEA</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/visa-outlines-ai-token-stablecoin-capabilities-shaping-the-future-of-commerce-across-cemea</link>
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<title>BlueFive Capital Closes Acquisition of Substantial Stake in Sidra Capital acquisition, forming BlueFiveSidra</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/bluefive-capital-closes-acquisition-of-substantial-stake-in-sidra-capital-forming-bluefivesidra</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ BlueFive Capital Closes Acquisition of Substantial Stake in Sidra Capital, forming BlueFiveSidra. ]]></description>
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<title>Standard Chartered and Circle launch First G&#45;SIB&#45;led integrated access to USDC Minting and Redemption</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Standard Chartered and Circle launch First G-SIB-led integrated access to USDC Minting and Redemption. ]]></description>
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<title>Financial Services Accessibility by VEON and Mastercard join forces to accelerate</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ VEON, a global digital operator and Mastercard collaborate to accelerate the development of inclusive, intelligent and accessible Financial Services Accessibility across Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan. ]]></description>
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<title>KamelPay launches AbsoluteCard to support UAE businesses in streamlining Corporate Payments</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/kamelpay-launches-absolutecard-to-support-uae-businesses</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ KamelPay, the UAE-born fintech building integrated financial solutions for businesses and their workforce, has launched AbsoluteCard, a complete corporate payments ecosystem built for the way businesses spend, control and reconcile. ]]></description>
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<title>Central Bank of the UAE achieves significant progress in Emiratisation across the Banking, Financial, and Insurance sectors</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Central Bank of the UAE achieves significant progress in Emiratisation across the Banking, Financial, and Insurance sectors. ]]></description>
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<title>Ministry of Finance UAE Approves SpendConsole as Pre&#45;Approved eInvoicing Service Provider, Strengthens Offering Through Strategic Partnership with CPX</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/ministry-of-finance-uae-approves-spendconsole-as-pre-approved-einvoicing-service-provider-strengthens-offering-through-strategic-partnership-with-cpx</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/ministry-of-finance-uae-approves-spendconsole-as-pre-approved-einvoicing-service-provider-strengthens-offering-through-strategic-partnership-with-cpx</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ministry of Finance UAE Approves SpendConsole as Pre-Approved eInvoicing Service Provider, Strengthens Offering Through Strategic Partnership with CPX. ]]></description>
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<title>Majid Al Futtaim and Visa launch paper on engineering trust into the future of digital commercewhite</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/majid-al-futtaim-and-visa-launch-paper-on-engineering-trust-into-the-future-of-digital-commercewhite</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Majid Al Futtaim and Visa launch paper on engineering trust into the future of digital commercewhite. ]]></description>
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<title>Arthur D. Little: MENA Fintech enters its next phase from a position of structural strength</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/arthur-d-little-mena-fintech-enters-its-next-phase-from-a-position-of-structural-strength</link>
<guid>https://fintechnews.media/arthur-d-little-mena-fintech-enters-its-next-phase-from-a-position-of-structural-strength</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Arthur D. Little: MENA Fintech enters its next phase from a position of structural strength. ]]></description>
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<title>Franklin Templeton Launches Two New Shariah&#45;Compliant Funds for Global Investors</title>
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<title>Abu Dhabi&#45;based IHC Net Profit nearly Doubles to $2.23 Billion in Q1 2026; Up 33.2% YoY</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Abu Dhabi-based IHC Net Profit nearly Doubles to $2.23 Billion in Q1 2026; Up 33.2% YoY. ]]></description>
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<title>Indonesia–China Launch Cross&#45;Border Payments Connectivity Greatly, Connecting Millions of Merchants via Ant International’s Alipay+</title>
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<title>A Central Asian fintech OSON gains DFSA license as part of strategic expansion into UAE and GCC markets</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A Central Asian fintech OSON gains DFSA license as part of strategic expansion into UAE and GCC markets. ]]></description>
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<title>RAKBANK and Network International Complete Strategic Partnership to Boost UAE Payments Ecosystem</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ RAKBANK and Network International complete their strategic partnership following Central Bank approval, strengthening digital payment solutions for SMEs and corporates and supporting the UAE’s growing digital commerce and fintech ecosystem. ]]></description>
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<title>QNB Group launches International Payment Card Acceptance Services in Syria</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ QNB Group launches International Payment Card Acceptance Services in Syria. ]]></description>
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<title>Mastercard partners with Commercial International Bank to support digital payments innovation</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mastercard-partners-with-commercial-international-bank-to-support-digital-payments-innovation</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mastercard and CIB, Egypt’s leading and largest private-sector bank, have renewed their partnership to support digital payments innovation and expand access to financial solutions in Egypt. ]]></description>
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<title>BurjX Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure Under ADGM Regulation</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/burjx-expands-stablecoin-infrastructure-under-adgm-regulation</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ BurjX, the UAE-born digital asset brokerage and custodian licensed by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, today announced an enhancement to its service offering, further expanding how clients use stablecoins across multiple blockchain networks in connection with its regulated activities. ]]></description>
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<title>NBK gives Visa cardholders 10% cashback on Amazon, Shein, and Temu purchases</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ NBK gives Visa cardholders 10% cashback on Amazon, Shein, and Temu purchases. ]]></description>
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<title>MPE Partners with SpaceBelt KSA to Bring Global Finance to Sovereign Orbital Rails</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ MPE Partners with SpaceBelt KSA to Bring Global Finance to Sovereign Orbital Rails. ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>MPE Partners with SpaceBelt KSA to Bring Global Finance to Sovereign Orbital Rails</media:keywords>
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<title>ABHI partners with UAE’s Federal Exchange to enhance Financial Inclusion and Cross&#45;Border Payments</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ABHI partners with UAE’s Federal Exchange to enhance Financial Inclusion and Cross-Border Payments. ]]></description>
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<title>Emirates Islamic becomes First Islamic Bank in the UAE to offer Digital Investment in Precious Metals</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, announced the launch of a Shari’ah-compliant digital investment solution in gold and silver, seamlessly integrated into the bank’s EI + Mobile Banking App. ]]></description>
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<title>Tether collaborates with Fasset to launch the first gold&#45;backed Visa card and ATMs globally</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tether collaborates with Fasset to launch the first gold-backed Visa card and ATMs globally. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:07 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>DIFC welcomes 775 new companies in Q1 2026 with 62% surge, boosting Dubai’s Global Financial Hub Status</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/difc-welcomes-775-new-companies-in-q1-2026-with-62-surge-boosting-dubais-global-financial-hub-status</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ DIFC welcomes 775 new companies in Q1 2026 with 62% surge, boosting Dubai’s Global Financial Hub Status. ]]></description>
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<title>Mashreq and Cashew deepen collaboration to Advance Embedded Lending in the UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/mashreq-and-cashew-deepen-collaboration-to-advance-embedded-lending-in-the-uae</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, and Cashew, a UAE-based fintech platform, are strengthening their collaboration to co-create an embedded lending framework that brings together regulated banking expertise and digital platform innovation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:07 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Infinite IT Solutions receives pre&#45;approval as Accredited Service Provider for UAE e&#45;Invoicing Mandate</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/infinite-it-solutions-receives-pre-approval-as-accredited-service-provider-for-uae-e-invoicing-mandate</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Infinite IT Solutions, a leading provider of enterprise e-invoicing and automation solutions in the Gulf region, today announced it has received pre-approval as an Accredited Service Provider (ASP) under the UAE&#039;s upcoming e-invoicing mandate. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:07 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Ripple Expands Middle East Presence with New Regional HQ in Dubai’s DIFC</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/ripple-expands-middle-east-presence-with-new-regional-hq-in-dubais-difc</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ripple Expands Middle East Presence with New Regional HQ in Dubai’s DIFC. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:07 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Visa appoints Emirates NBD as National Net Settlement Service Agent in UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/visa-appoints-emirates-nbd-as-national-net-settlement-service-agent-in-uae</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has appointed Emirates NBD , a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, as its official National Net Settlement Service (NNSS) Agent in the UAE. This move allows Visa’s domestic card transactions to be settled by Emirates NBD locally ]]></description>
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<title>ONS FinServ Secures DIFC Corporate Service Provider (CSP) License, Strengthening End&#45;to&#45;End Structuring Capabilities</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/ons-finserv-secures-difc-corporate-service-provider-csp-license-strengthening-end-to-end-structuring-capabilities</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ ONS FinServ Secures DIFC Corporate Service Provider (CSP) License, Strengthening End-to-End Structuring Capabilities. ]]></description>
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<title>VaultsPay and Mastercard announce strategic collaboration to expand digital payments in the UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/vaultspay-and-mastercard-announce-strategic-collaboration-to-expand-digital-payments-in-the-uae</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ UAE based fintech company VaultsPay has entered into a strategic collaboration with Mastercard. The two organizations formalized their agreement marking a milestone intended to enhance digital payment capabilities and support financial inclusion across the UAE. ]]></description>
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<title>Multi&#45;Asset Investment Firm Rokos Capital Management opens new office in ADGM</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/multi-asset-investment-firm-rokos-capital-management-opens-new-office-in-adgm</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Multi-Asset Investment Firm Rokos Capital Management opens new office in ADGM. ]]></description>
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<title>UAE&amp;apos;s planned e&#45;invoicing system to strengthen digital economy</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/uaes-planned-e-invoicing-system-to-strengthen-digital-economy</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ UAE&#039;s planned e-invoicing system to strengthen digital economy. ]]></description>
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<title>botim money and Mastercard expand multi&#45;year agreement to broaden eligibility for digital card payments in the UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/botim-money-and-mastercard-expand-multi-year-agreement-to-broaden-eligibility-for-digital-card-payments-in-the-uae</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ botim money, the financial services arm of botim has expanded its collaboration with Mastercard to power the next phase of its card issuance journey, supporting growth and digital-first payments. ]]></description>
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<title>Reem Finance Transforms into Reem Bank, Secures UAE’s First Community Banking Licence by Central Bank of the UAE</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/reem-finance-transforms-into-reem-bank-secures-uaes-first-community-banking-licence-by-central-bank-of-the-uae</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Reem Finance Transforms into Reem Bank, Secures UAE’s First Community Banking Licence by Central Bank of the UAE. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:07 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Sarwa becomes first UAE Fintech to Top $1 Billion in Client Assets</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/sarwa-becomes-first-uae-fintech-to-top-1-billion-in-client-assets</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sarwa, one of the GCC’s most-recognised investment and personal finance platforms, has crossed $1 billion in client assets, becoming the first UAE-founded FinTech platform to reach this milestone. ]]></description>
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<title>Capital Group to Establish First Middle East Office in Abu Dhabi’s ADGM</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/capital-group-to-establish-first-middle-east-office-in-abu-dhabis-adgm</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Capital Group, one of the world’s largest and leading active investment managers1, today announces plans to establish its first office in the Middle East, in the UAE’s Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The firm expects the Abu Dhabi office to formally open later this year, subject to regulatory approvals. ]]></description>
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<title>The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) moves to accelerate Islamic Finance Sector Growth in DIFC</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/the-dubai-financial-services-authority-dfsa-moves-to-accelerate-islamic-finance-sector-growth-in-difc</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) moves to accelerate Islamic Finance Sector Growth in DIFC. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:11:07 +0500</pubDate>
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<title>Geidea Launches MEA’s First Dual&#45;Card Routing with UnionPay</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Geidea, a leading fintech and payments technology provider in the region, has introduced a dual-card routing capability in partnership with UnionPay International—unlocking greater payment flexibility, improved acceptance, and a seamless experience for UnionPay cardholders across the Middle East &amp;amp; Africa. ]]></description>
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<title>First Abu Dhabi Bank and Mastercard launch Great multi&#45;tiered SME Commercial Cards Suite</title>
<link>https://fintechnews.media/first-abu-dhabi-bank-and-mastercard-launch-multi-tiered-sme-commercial-cards-suite</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s global bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, today announced the launch of its new three-tier SME Commercial Cards Suite in collaboration with Mastercard. ]]></description>
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