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The Recap: Leaders In Fintech Awards 2023
The Leaders in Fintech Awards 2023 was staged by Entrepreneur Middle East with the support of in5, Idealz One, Numei Real Estate and Fluidmeet.
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Virtuzone Launches TaxGPT, An Artificial Intelligence-Powered UAE Corporate Tax Assistant
TaxGPT will help UAE-based businesses get answers about corporate tax based on online publications released by the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Tax Authority.
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MENAP Payments Facilitator Paymob Becomes Fully Operational In Saudi Arabia After Securing Its Payment Technical Service Provider Certification
Paymob is a payments facilitator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan region that employs 1,400 team members across the markets it serves.
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The Road To Financial Security: Why Gen Z Needs A Financial Education
A solid financial education will give Gen Z-ers clarity, control, and confidence, while saving them a whole load of financial headaches, heartaches, and misery.
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Four Financial Lessons Learnt As A First-Time Founder
While running a startup is an exciting journey, when it comes to the financial lessons learnt, being savvy to your market and your customer, and understanding your buckets of spending will help keep you in check in the early days.
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The JOIN Fincubator Accelerator Launches To Drive Fintech Innovation In Jordan
The Jordan Payments and Clearing Company (JoPACC), a private shareholding company owned by the Central Bank of Jordan, and Copenhagen-headquartered Rainmaking Innovation have come together to support the development of fintech startups in Jordan.
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The Impact Of Fintech Savings Solutions On The Retail Investing Landscape
As interest rates continue to climb, traditional banks will face an uphill battle in keeping pace with the advantages offered by fintech solutions.
By Mark Chahwan
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Focused On The Future: Mohammed Alblooshi, Head Of DIFC Innovation Hub And FinTech Hive
The Head of DIFC Innovation Hub and FinTech Hive has his sights set on the growth of the fintech space in the UAE- and he hopes to lay the groundwork for that at the Dubai Fintech Summit 2023.
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Digital Currencies May Well Be The Way Forward. But Not All Of Them Are Going To Make It.
How can we enjoy the potential benefits of stablecoins, while maximizing trust in the issuers behind them? This is where central bank digital currencies come in.
By Ghady Rayess
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Venture Capitalists That Wait For “Traction” Are Talking Rubbish. Here’s How To Spot Them (And Steer Clear Of Them)
Identify the venture capitalists that know how to do their job, see you for what you are capable of, and back you for both of those reasons.
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The Dubai Fintech Summit Running From May 8-9, 2023 Aims To Set A Global Benchmark For How We Approach Financial Innovation
The DFS is expected to be hosting 5,000 c-suite leaders, over 120 speakers, and more than 1000 pre-qualified investors in Dubai.
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“We Got Funded!” Saudi Arabia-Based Fintech Savings Platform Hakbah Raises US$2 Million
Hakbah aims to optimally serve customers seeking to save in an innovative, accessible manner, with a social impact.
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Five Tips For Entrepreneurs Raising A Pre-Seed Round For Their Enterprises
While raising a pre-seed round can be overwhelming, it can also be a learning experience to help founders develop critical skills that will benefit them in the long run.
By Purvi Munot
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How Alternative Funding Solutions Can Help Your Business Navigate The Ongoing Financial Storm
By seeking financial support beyond traditional channels, companies can not only foster their own growth but also contribute to the success of their communities and the wider economy.
By Amine Nedjai
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Saudi Research And Media Group’s New Corporate Venture Capital Arm To Support MENA Entrepreneurs In The Media Sector
With its corporate venture capital arm SRMG Ventures, Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG) aims to drive forward the future of media in the MENA region.
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Dubai Future District Fund’s First Annual General Meeting Hails The Emirate’s Forward-Thinking Attitude Toward The Future
"I love the champion mentality here in Dubai," said Novak Djokovic at the event. "I love that people here want to be the best in the world."
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Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development Fund and Impact46 Invest in Al Matar Group for Travel and Tourism
Saudi Arabia's Tourism Development Fund (TDF) and Impact46 reaffirm their commitment to supporting the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
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Beta Lab, A Venture Capital Fund And Co-Creation Studio Focused On Deep Tech Startups, Launches In Riyadh
Beta Lab is currently accepting applications from entrepreneurs and startups from around the world through its website, blab.com.sa.
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The Legal Viewpoint: What Startup Founders Raising Capital Need To Know About Term Sheets
We explore the fundamentals of term sheets, decode some term sheet jargon, and highlight some red flags to watch out for, so you can be ahead of the game, and be term sheet-ready.
By Suraya Turk
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How To Improve Your Startup’s Financial Results By Using An External Advisory Firm
Bringing an advisory firm on board is analogous to hiring several top-level C-suite executives, even as a startup with minimal overheads.
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It’s Never Too Early To Make The Leap To Financial Security
The success of financial freedom is based on one underlying principle: money comes and goes, but understanding how to make it work for you lasts a lifetime.
By Jamil Khammu
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Regulation Is Key to Rebuilding Trust in Crypto
Everyone involved in the industry has their role to play in ensuring that certain standards of protection are met, thereby strengthening the blockchain industry, and rebuilding its reputation.
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“We Got Funded!” Dubai-Based Tabby Raises US$58 Million In A Series C Funding Round
Tabby has become the first fintech startup in the GCC to receive funding from PayPal Ventures.
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“We Got Funded!” UAE-Based Fintech Startup Alaan Raises US$4.5 Million
Founded by ex-McKinsey employees Parthi Duraisamy and Karun Kurien in August 2022, Alaan has averaged a monthly growth of 500% since then.
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The Road Ahead: Here Are The Investment Trends That MENA Entrepreneurs Can Expect In 2023
Due to the robustness of the oil price, the trend towards digitization, and the significant expenditure of governments on development, diversification, and infrastructure, the Middle East should be exciting to watch as an investment destination.
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Five Predictions For Fintech In 2023
The expected market contraction will be an opportunity for many fintech companies to focus on their product and service offerings.
By Karl Naim
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Saleh Al-Afaliq’s Team-Centric Leadership Takes Saudi Arabia-Based Tamweel Aloula To Greater Heights
"We will continue in the digital path and develop more digital products and services as we aspire to be our customers first choice."