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Lending against art can offer a way to unlock liquidity without relinquishing ownership.

Led by a board of industry experts, Yango Ventures will support tech-driven solutions that promote digitalization and economic development.

MENA Analytics has already gained strong traction in Palestine and is now set to expand into Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

The appeal of neobanks lies in their customer-centricity and lean operating models.

The rise of cloud-based ERP has significantly lowered adoption barriers, providing scalable solutions at low cost, implementable even for the smallest of ventures.

To attract funding and become the next unicorn, a unified data platform strategy will be critical.

Recognizing the impending digital revolution, Abdullah Faisal Al-Othman established Geidea to democratize payment technologies, aiming to empower SMEs and foster financial inclusion.

Here's why fund managers outperform 'do-it-yourself' investors.

Bank mandated as Lead Arranger and Bookrunner.

The fintech sector is not only as a growth driver but also as a transformative force in Saudi Arabia's financial services landscape.

Founded in 2023 by Ibrahim Manna, serial entrepreneur and former Managing Director at Careem, BRKZ emerged from firsthand experience with construction industry inefficiencies.

Through Urventures, Arabian Automobiles is taking a step forward in its commitment to support the UAE's startup ecosystem by addressing business needs of SME entrepreneurs nationwide.

Tabby joins other payment methods available on the DubaiPay platform, including Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Failing to pay the due corporate tax for each month or part thereof shall be subject to a monthly penalty of 14% per annum.

As financial markets become increasingly complex, family offices have emerged as welcome market participants, offering haute-couture strategies that align with broader family values and long-term goals.

Oraseya Capital invests in pre-seed stage to Series B investment-ready startups in high-potential sectors such as AI, proptech, fintech, and cleantech.

Ascentium to establish a strong presence in the UAE and tap into emerging markets in the GCC region.

The IPOs of Talabat and LuLu Retail bring EFG Hermes' total GCC IPO count to nine this year, including three IPOs on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and two on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange (ADX).

Whether we are looking at digital wallets or AI-powered fraud detection, technological advancements are swiftly reshaping the world of payments, and those that embrace these new technologies with flexibility will be the winners of tomorrow.

"By expanding access to financial data and offering seamless payment solutions, we're fostering a more inclusive financial landscape across the region."

In just a little over a decade, fintech has advanced so rapidly that our current digital payment landscape would have been almost unimaginable not too long ago.