November 7, 2024 – In a strategic move to drive financial inclusion and streamline cross-border payment solutions across the African continent, Thunes has announced a partnership with Ecobank, a leading pan-African financial institution. This collaboration aims to build secure, efficient digital payment pathways for millions of individuals and businesses throughout Africa, connecting them with global […]
Dubai, UAE — du, a leading telecom and digital services provider in the UAE, has announced the launch of “Ultimate Plans,” an innovative suite of digital solutions developed to enhance productivity, bolster digital presence, and strengthen security for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This new offering, in collaboration with Microsoft, integrates advanced productivity and security […]
Amsterdam, Dubai, Islamabad, 07 November 2024 – VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON), a global digital operator, today announced a strategic collaboration between Jazz, VEON’s digital operator in Pakistan, and Standard Chartered Bank (SCB). Through Jazz’s enterprise solutions arm, Garaj, the partnership aims to establish a regional availability zone for SCB, reinforcing the bank’s operational resilience and bolstering its customer […]
Dubai, UAE – Zywa, a digital money management app tailored for students aged 6 to 25, has announced a landmark partnership with Shukran, one of the MENA region’s largest retail loyalty programs. This collaboration aims to enrich the financial and lifestyle experience of Gen Z and their families by integrating Zywa’s innovative platform with Shukran’s […]
November 7, 2024 | Dubai, UAE – In a groundbreaking public-private partnership, Mastercard and the Arab Regional Payment System, Buna, are collaborating to transform cross-border payments into and out of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This alliance aims to simplify and expedite cross-border transactions, offering faster, more affordable, and transparent payment solutions […]
Dubai-headquartered Qashio, a prominent fintech innovator in spend management and corporate card solutions, has surpassed AED 1 billion in transaction volumes, transforming Dh 1 billion in cash spending into secure, traceable digital payments. This milestone, announced by the company in October, underscores Qashio’s role in setting a new standard in digital transaction management through cutting-edge […]
Dubai, UAE – Mastercard has announced a strategic, multi-year partnership with leading digital B2B payments company, PayMate, to accelerate and simplify business-to-business (B2B) payments across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA). This collaboration aims to address significant B2B payment challenges in the region, including limited transaction visibility, manual invoicing, and restricted payment options—all of […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 5, 2024 – tali Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of stc Group, and NorthLadder, a fast-growing device trade-in platform, have announced the successful completion of a $10 million Series B funding round. The investment, led by tali Ventures, also includes participation from Dutch Founders Fund and Crescent Ventures. This […]
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Sharjah, UAE — Warburg AI, an emerging innovator in artificial intelligence for the financial sector, has raised $250,000 in seed funding to accelerate its mission of reshaping financial services through advanced AI-driven technologies. Founded in September 2024, the company has rapidly attracted investor confidence, securing its first funding round just months after its inception. Based […]