Saudi Arabia and Qatar Initiate Acceptance of Mada and Himyan Payment Cards
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have initiated the acceptance of Mada and Himyan payment cards, enhancing cross-border trade and fintech innovation.
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind Collaborate on AI Safety Initiatives
Chris Lehane reveals ongoing discussions on AI safety among OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind, impacting MENA fintech.
Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet Approves New Strategy for Entrepreneurship and SMEs
The Saudi Cabinet has approved a new strategy for entrepreneurship and SMEs, aligning with Vision 2030 to stimulate economic growth.
Egypt’s Central Bank Launches FinTech Got Talent 2026 for University Innovators
The Central Bank of Egypt has launched FinTech Got Talent 2026, a competition for university students aimed at fostering fintech innovation.
Qatar Foundation’s BOTaina Wins Five Gold Awards at 2025 MENA Stevie Awards
Qatar Foundation’s BOTaina won five Gold Awards at the 2025 MENA Stevie Awards, highlighting its role in fintech innovation.
Thunes Launches Cross-Border Payouts in Six New Middle Eastern Markets
Thunes expands its cross-border payment services to six new Middle Eastern markets, enhancing financial access and inclusion.
Moyasar Receives UAE Payment Licences for Strategic Expansion
Moyasar has secured payment licences from the Central Bank of the UAE, marking a significant step in its expansion into the UAE fintech market.
UAE AI Startup Synapse Analytics Raises $13 Million Series A to Expand Agentic AI Platform
Synapse Analytics has raised $13 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI platform for financial institutions in the MENA region.
U.S. Court Issues Trading Bans on Ex-FTX and Alameda Executives
The U.S. District Court has imposed trading bans on ex-FTX executives Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang, highlighting regulatory scrutiny in cryptocurrency.
TD Tests Tokenised Payments Through Project Agorá
TD has successfully conducted a tokenised payment transaction through Project Agorá, marking a significant development in fintech.