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Fintech & Startups Editor

Mo

Mo serves as TechScoop's Fintech & Startups Editor, bringing unparalleled insight into the world of digital banking, payments, and emerging financial technologies across the Middle East. With 41+ articles under his belt, Mo has built a reputation for breaking exclusive stories on funding rounds and startup acquisitions. His deep network within the VC community gives TechScoop readers first access to the deals shaping tomorrow's economy. Mo previously covered technology for leading regional publications before joining TechScoop.

Latest from Mo

Niklas Östberg built Delivery Hero for 15 years and an investor forced him out in eight weeks
Startups

Niklas Östberg built Delivery Hero for 15 years and an investor forced him out in eight weeks

Mo · 2 days ago

Barq launches global cross-border QR payments with Alipay Integration
Startups

Barq launches global cross-border QR payments with Alipay Integration

Mo · 1 weeks ago

Careem has failed again in Saudi Arabia as its fourth market retreat exposes broken execution
Startups

Careem has failed again in Saudi Arabia as its fourth market retreat exposes broken execution

Mo · 1 weeks ago

Meta Bolsters Creator Protections Against Impersonation and Unoriginal Content on Facebook
Social

Meta Bolsters Creator Protections Against Impersonation and Unoriginal Content on Facebook

Mo · Apr 12, 2026

YouTube's deepfake shield comes too late for MENA journalists already under digital siege
Media, Gaming & Creator Economy

YouTube's deepfake shield comes too late for MENA journalists already under digital siege

Mo · Mar 11, 2026

ChatGPT launches interactive learning tools for math and science, expanding access for MENA students
Technology

ChatGPT launches interactive learning tools for math and science, expanding access for MENA students

Mo · Mar 11, 2026

Meta Acquires Moltbook, the AI Agent Network That Went Viral for All the Wrong Reasons
AI & Data

Meta Acquires Moltbook, the AI Agent Network That Went Viral for All the Wrong Reasons

Mo · Mar 10, 2026

How MENA and Pakistani Founders Can Actually Win When AI Is Not Your Differentiator
Startups

How MENA and Pakistani Founders Can Actually Win When AI Is Not Your Differentiator

Mo · Mar 4, 2026

AWS shifted the burden to startups while enterprises escaped the Middle East outage unscathed
Technology

AWS shifted the burden to startups while enterprises escaped the Middle East outage unscathed

Mo · Mar 4, 2026

AWS Middle East outage causes Banking and Fintech platforms to go offline
Technology

AWS Middle East outage causes Banking and Fintech platforms to go offline

Mo · Mar 2, 2026

Garage Accelerator Launches 10th Cohort as Saudi Startup Program Marks Milestone
Incubators & Accelerators

Garage Accelerator Launches 10th Cohort as Saudi Startup Program Marks Milestone

Mo · Feb 25, 2026

Apple strengthens global age controls as governments push stricter online safety regulations
Technology

Apple strengthens global age controls as governments push stricter online safety regulations

Mo · Feb 25, 2026

King Saud University enters the startup game with Riyadh Valley
Startups

King Saud University enters the startup game with Riyadh Valley

Mo · Feb 25, 2026

PIF-backed Lucid Motors cuts 800 jobs to turn profitable
Mobility & Logistics

PIF-backed Lucid Motors cuts 800 jobs to turn profitable

Mo · Feb 20, 2026

Saudi Aramco's LAB7 is looking for the next big idea in chips and AI
AI

Saudi Aramco's LAB7 is looking for the next big idea in chips and AI

Mo · Feb 20, 2026

Saudi's SAVVY eyes $6B moonton acquisition in gaming consolidation play
Markets, IPO & M&A

Saudi's SAVVY eyes $6B moonton acquisition in gaming consolidation play

Mo · Feb 15, 2026

UAE Fresh Commerce Startup QuicKart Raises 1.5 Million Dollars
Funding & VC

UAE Fresh Commerce Startup QuicKart Raises 1.5 Million Dollars

Mo · Feb 14, 2026

Pakistan Commits 1 Billion Dollars to AI Development by 2030
AI & Data

Pakistan Commits 1 Billion Dollars to AI Development by 2030

Mo · Feb 14, 2026

Aramco and Microsoft Partner on Industrial AI Deployment
AI

Aramco and Microsoft Partner on Industrial AI Deployment

Mo · Feb 14, 2026

Germany and Qatar Launch Deep Tech Innovation Hub in Doha
Startup Ecosystem

Germany and Qatar Launch Deep Tech Innovation Hub in Doha

Mo · Feb 8, 2026

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