Date: December 23, 2024 Muscat, Oman – In a remarkable initiative aimed at fostering community engagement and promoting financial literacy, the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and Al Jadeed Exchange have announced the launch of a cricket tournament scheduled for January 2025. The announcement was made during a prestigious dinner event held in Muscat, Oman, […]
Dubai, UAE, 23 December 2024- The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) concluded the 12th edition of the ‘Bil Arabi’ initiative, which is one of MBRF’s key knowledge initiatives for promoting the use of the Arabic language in daily life and across digital channels, especially among the youth. The annual campaign, held on […]
Manama, Bahrain – BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, recently hosted a distinguished delegation from the UAE’s Etihad Credit Bureau, led by H.E. Marwan Ahmad Lutfi, Director General, at its headquarters. The two-day visit on December 9th and 10th, 2024, served as a platform to exchange expertise, […]
7X, the trade, transport, and logistics investment and holding group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s innovation, fintech investment and ventures arm. The MoU, signed during Abu Dhabi Finance Week, lays the groundwork for exploring collaborative opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with a focus on empowering […]
In a tete-tete with Arwa Naccho is the Managing Partner at Swift Audit & Advisory, Arwa sheds light on auditing intricacies governing the UAE. Arwa Naccho is the Managing Partner at Swift Audit & Advisory, where she has led the firm since 2017. Proceeding with an Executive MBA in Business Analytics and Management, she combines […]
Witamax & Renew Capital invest in Talaty to expand AI-driven financing solutions across Morocco and Francophone Africa. Rabat, Morocco, (12/18/2024) – Talaty, a Moroccan fintech, is redefining financing for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with its innovative AI-driven solutions. Talaty has successfully secured an undisclosed amount in its seed funding round. The round saw contributions […]
The two companies will provide digital payment, embedded credit and integrated supply chain finance solutions to small businesses. December 19, 2024 Dubai, UAE: Mastercard and Boost, the business-to-business (B2B) commerce platform, have partnered to drive the growth of small businesses operating in last-mile fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) distribution networks – the final stage of supply […]
Electronic wallets are gaining traction, with 11,077 new wallets issued throughout the year. Staff Writer, Times of Oman December 19, 2024 Muscat: Debit cards have emerged as the dominant force in Oman’s payment landscape, accounting for a remarkable 93% of all newly issued cards in 2023. According to the 2023 Central Bank of Oman (CBO) National Payments […]
Collaboration focuses on expanding access to seamless, secure, and innovative payment solutions across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and Mastercard will make a minority investment in Dgpays as part of this partnership. 18 December 2024, Turkey – Mastercard has announced a strategic partnership with Dgpays, a leading financial technology provider, to advance the adoption […]
Dubai, December 18, 2024 — Crypto.com has today announced the appointment of Mohammed Al Hakim as President of its UAE operations, underscoring the company’s commitment to regional growth and diversity. Al Hakim’s hiring marks the first time a GCC and Emirati national takes on this prestigious role, not only within the company but also in the […]