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.
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.
Saudi Arabia eases banking rules, permits Visitor ID for account opening
Saudi Arabia’s central bank (SAMA) has approved the use of “Visitor ID” to open bank accounts, enabling tourists and business travelers access to digital payments under Vision 2030 reforms.