Egyptian fintech MNT-Halan taps debt market again with $71.4M issuance
Egyptian fintech unicorn MNT-Halan raises $71.4 million in its seventh securitised bond deal to expand lending and deepen financial inclusion across Egypt.
Gen Z is quietly building the Middle East’s next economy
Gen Z founders in Saudi, UAE & Egypt are redefining entrepreneurship, turning social reach into scalable businesses powered by tech and payments.
Saudi Arabia’s Tabby launches in-house AI infrastructure
Tabby launches an AI factory in Saudi Arabia powered by NVIDIA HGX to process data locally, improve fraud detection, and personalize fintech services.
Dubai’s GITEX 2025 becomes a hub for global dialogue on AI-native futures
DUBAI — OpenAI, Microsoft, and Abu Dhabi-based G42 will headline GITEX Global 2025, leading a landmark series of discussions focused on how artificial intelligence...
Riyadh Air launches SFEER, smart loyalty program
Riyadh Air launches SFEER, a next-generation digital loyalty program powered by GRAVTY® technology to deliver instant, smart, and seamless rewards.
Dubai Police to Showcase AI and smart policing innovations at GITEX Global 2025
Dubai Police to reveal AI, drone, and smart policing innovations at GITEX Global 2025, showcasing the future of law enforcement and digital safety.
Ripple finds a second home in Bahrain
Ripple partners with Bahrain FinTech Bay to launch RLUSD and blockchain projects, finding trust, regulation, and a new home for tokenized finance in MENA.
Bahrain seals 38 fintech deals at Fintech Forward 2025
Fintech Forward 2025 in Bahrain wrapped up with 38 major partnerships, including Google Cloud’s instant payment pilot with NBB, BisB, BBK, and BENEFIT. The event marked a turning point for Bahrain’s fintech strategy — from hype to hands-on integration — positioning the kingdom as the Gulf’s new testbed for digital banking, tokenization, and real-time finance.
UAE bets $12 Billion on space to power its next economic frontier
Backed by a $12 billion investment and a surge in private partnerships, the UAE is turning its space ambitions into an economic engine — positioning itself as the Middle East’s emerging hub for space technology and innovation.
Bahrain’s Fintech Forward 2025 to spotlight AI, Open Banking, and digital transformation
Bahrain is gearing up to host Fintech Forward 2025 — bringing together regulators, investors, and fintech leaders to shape the next era of digital finance and innovation across the Middle East.