ZARU Rand-Backed Stablecoin Launched in South Africa
The ZARU rand-backed stablecoin has been launched in South Africa. The digital token is pegged one-to-one to the South African…
UAE Launches Sovereign Financial Cloud Infrastructure
The UAE is developing the world’s first sovereign financial cloud infrastructure. The project is led by the Central Bank of…
Trescon Marks Ten Years as One of MENA Region’s Most Trusted Event Partners for Future-Focused Platforms
Dubai, UAE, 25 February 2026 – Over the past decade, Trescon has evolved from a startup founded in Bengaluru to…
Global Islamic Fintech Expected to Reach $341 Billion by 2031
The Global Islamic Fintech sector is projected to grow to $341 billion by 2031, supported by expansion in Saudi Arabia,…
Qatar Ranks Sixth Globally in Islamic Fintech Sector in Latest Report
The finding that Qatar ranks sixth globally in Islamic fintech sector was confirmed in the Global Islamic Fintech (GIFT) Report…
Investment in African Fintech Drives Economic Expansion
Investment in African fintech is identified as a major contributor to economic growth across the continent. Investment in African fintech…
BENEFIT Records Nearly $100bn in e-Transactions in 2025
BENEFIT records nearly $100bn in e-transactions across all its electronic fund transfer services in 2025. The total value reached BD…
Nairagram ₦10bn Capital Raise Completed in Nigeria
The Nairagram ₦10bn Capital Raise was completed through a Commercial Paper issuance approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The…
KFH Bahrain Partners with Beyon Money in Digital Banking Deal
The KFH Bahrain Beyon Money partnership was announced in Manama, Bahrain, in February 2026. Under this agreement, Kuwait Finance House…
Ooredoo Walletii Launch in Tunisia Approved by Central Bank
The Ooredoo Walletii launch in Tunisia follows official approval from the Central Bank of Tunisia. Ooredoo Fintech received authorization to…
Anchorage Digital Tether Investment Valued at $4.2 Billion
The Anchorage Digital Tether investment was announced following a $100 million equity deal involving the stablecoin issuer Tether. The transaction…
Dukhan Bank Fintech Partnership Announced in Qatar
The Dukhan Bank fintech partnership was announced following the signing of memoranda of understanding with Sadad and Skip Cash. The…
Jordan’s Alefredo Edtech buys UK Tutor House in $600,000 deal
Alefredo EdTech, a leading digital learning provider for international curricula, today announced the acquisition of Tutor House, a premier UK-based…
SmartCrowd gains VARA approval to launch tokenized property platform
Dubai, UAE: SmartCrowd, a Nawy company, announced today that its tokenised real estate entity, Nawy Shares, has received In-Principle Approval…
Maerki Baumann Abu Dhabi Crypto Branch Approved by ADGM
Maerki Baumann Abu Dhabi crypto branch has received regulatory approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of the Abu Dhabi…
Equiti Partners with Checkout.com for Global Payments Expansion
Equiti partners with Checkout.com for global payments as part of a strategic collaboration to enhance Equiti Pay’s payment capabilities. The…
Top Etihad Airways Credit Cards in the UAE
Top Etihad Airways credit cards in the UAE provide cardholders with Etihad Guest Miles and travel-related benefits. These cards are…
Zurich Dubai Qatar Fintech Surge Reshapes Global Financial Innovation
The Zurich Dubai Qatar fintech surge is gaining momentum as major financial centers expand fintech activity through events, partnerships, and…
Uber Ends Operations in Tanzania After Nearly 10 Years
Uber has officially ceased operations in Tanzania as of 30 January, ending its ride-hailing services in the country. The company…
Ooredoo Fintech Partners with Western Union to Expand Money Transfers in Qatar
Ooredoo Fintech has announced a strategic partnership with Western Union, integrating its services into the Ooredoo Money app. The rollout…