Israeli venture firm sees fintech recovery continuing into 2026
JERUSALEM: The global financial technology sector will continue to mature in 2026 after recovering sharply in 2025 from a three-year…
Month: January 2026
UAE Wio Bank partners Pine Labs to upgrade merchant payments infrastructure
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)– Pine Labs, a global fintech platform transforming how businesses accept and manage payments, today announced…
Omani fintech Raaz targets household financial planning needs
Muscat – What began as a personal experience in planning for a child’s future has evolved into a new Omani fintech…
PayPal reenters Nigeria market after two decades
PayPal has announced a partnership with Nigerian fintech company, Paga, that will allow Nigerians to receive international payments, settle funds…
OFZA partners with Trakx to develop crypto index research
Dubai/Paris – OFZA Fintech Virtual Asset Exchange LLC (OFZA), a UAE-based regulated Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), has entered into a non-binding…
MENA Fintech Association admits ADI Foundation as new member
Abu Dhabi, UAE – The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), the region’s leading not-for-profit fintech industry body and globally ranked among the top…
Dubai Fintech District to launch as new startup hub led by Hatu Sheikh
Dubai Fintech District is set to launch as a new startup-focused business hub in Dubai. The project will cover approximately…
Dubai boosts fintech and blockchain leadership through insurance innovation
The Dubai fintech and blockchain hub is expanding through a new insurance-focused digital asset initiative. Dubai Insurance has launched the…
ADGM opens consultation on proposed crypto mining rules
The ADGM crypto mining guidance 2026 has been issued by Abu Dhabi Global Market as part of its digital asset…
NowPay expands into Saudi Arabia through NowAccess joint venture
Fintech Saudi Arabia sees growth as NowPay and NowAccess expand services in the market, offering digital salary access and financial…
Wio Bank partners with Pine Labs to upgrade merchant acquiring systems
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: (BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire) Pine Labs, a global fintech platform transforming how businesses accept and manage payments, today announced…
Snowflake AI Data Cloud launches in UAE through AWS
Snowflake’s AI-enabled Data Cloud expands in the UAE with support from FintechDubai and Amazon Web Services, aiming to help businesses…
Deloitte expands Saudi Arabia cloud center of excellence
Deloitte expands its Cloud Centre of Excellence in Saudi Arabia to help organizations accelerate cloud adoption and develop local talent.…
Kaspersky partners with Codebase to strengthen digital banking security
Kaspersky warns that insecure codebases continue to pose digital banking security risks for financial apps and services. The cybersecurity firm…
NEO PAY and Wio Bank Launch PoS Lending Solution for UAE SMEs
NEO PAY, a UAE-based payment solutions provider, has partnered with Wio Bank PJSC to introduce a Point-of-Sale (PoS) lending solution for SME…
Ignyte Holds Demo Day for Web3 Startups in Dubai
Ignyte, a regional digital startup ecosystem, has concluded a series of programmes with a Demo Day held at the Museum…
WRISE Partners with Continental Group to Expand in UAE
WRISE Group, a Singapore-based independent wealth management firm, has formed a strategic alliance with The Continental Group, one of the Middle…
E-Invoicing Summit 2026 to Discuss Digital Tax in the Middle East
The Middle East is entering a new phase of digital tax transformation. This is being driven by mandatory e-invoicing, digital…
Asian Financial Forum 2026 Returns to Hong Kong as Markets Reset
As the first major milestone of the global financial calendar, the 19th Asian Financial Forum AFF returns to Hong Kong…
Saudi Arabia Sees Rising Shift from Cash to Digital Payments
Digital payments are increasingly shaping how people pay in Saudi Arabia, with more consumers opting for faster, more secure methods.…