FinTech

Technology

Inside Kem: The Fintech Platform Bringing Permissionless Finance to the Global South

Kem is working on a financial model that reflects broader shifts underway in the sector. Founded in January 2023 by three young operators who grew up between Kuwait, California, and Georgia, the platform has gone from an “impossible” idea to a notable development in the region: a permissionless finance app built for the global south, […]

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

botim money and Mastercard Collaboration to Expand Cross-Border Payments From UAE to 150+ Countries

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Growth Strategies

Pioneering The Next Digital Frontier: How UAE-Homegrown Platform noqodi Has Become a One-Stop-Shop For Digital Payment Services

By Aalia Mehreen Ahmed

Finance

Astra Tech Renames PayBy as “Botim Money” in Push to Grow Fintech Reach

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Finance

Dubai-based Fintech Geidea Appoints New Leadership

The new appointment marks a significant milestone in Geidea's growth strategy as it plans to accelerate innovation, strengthen market leadership, and drive the future of digital payments in the UAE and beyond.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Finance

MyMonty Announces Collaboration With Mastercard to Boost Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion in Lebanon

Through this collaboration, MyMonty will scale its digital payment solutions, providing individuals and businesses with the necessary payment solutions, improving transaction efficiency and security.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Finance

Nominate Now: The 2025 Leaders in Fintech Awards Are Calling for the Brightest Innovators

Entrepreneur Middle East will host the fifth edition of the Leaders in Fintech Awards on June 23, 2025, at the prestigious Habtoor Palace Dubai.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

New Lucidity Insights Report Highlights the Middle East as a New Global Fintech Contender

The Middle East's Fintech sector is entering a pivotal phase, with 2025 set to be a defining year for the region

By Pierrick Ribes

Business News

The Rise of NeoBanks in the Middle East

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

By Erika Masako Welch

Business News

Why Startups Are Investing in ERP Systems Earlier than Ever

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

By Pierrick Ribes

Business News

The Path to Sustainable Fintech Growth in MENA: SAP’s Perspective

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

By Falk Rieker

Business News

The Barriers to Fintech and Its Adoption in the Middle East

Regulatory fragmentation hampers cross-border collaboration, while a shortage of skilled tech talent stifles innovation.

By Pierrick Ribes

Business News

Building the Future: Drivers to Fintech and Its Adoption in the Middle East

Economic strength, coupled with some strong drivers, is creating a fertile ground for fintech development.

By Pierrick Ribes

Business News

Geidea: Driving Saudi Arabia’s Cashless Revolution in Support of Vision 2030

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

By Pierrick Ribes

Business News

Tabby: the First Independent Fintech Unicorn in the Middle East

As the demand for BNPL services soars in the Middle East, Tabby has emerged as a pioneering force in the industry.

By Pierrick Ribes

Business News

10 Graphs You Need to See About Fintech in the Middle East

Fintechs have been bubbling up the world over, and their strong foothold in the Middle East is no exception.

By Erika Masako Welch

Business News

The Rise of Middle East Fintech: Unicorns, Investments, and Regional Growth

Middle East fintech funding peaked in 2023, with US$4.2 billion worth of funding raised by fintech startups.

By Erika Masako Welch

Business News

The State of Fintech in 2024

The top five most valuable fintech companies are industry leaders in payments, digital banking, and blockchain, boasting multi-billion dollar valuations.

By Pierrick Ribes

Business News

The How-To: Building A Really Successful Fintech Solution

MENA's fintech landscape is crowded. The differentiator won't be technology - it will be credibility.

By Dima Zalatimo

Business News

Entrepreneur Middle East Publishes A Special Report Looking Into The Fintech Sector in Saudi Arabia

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

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

The Rise of Family Offices: Wealth Management in Modern Times

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.

By Dr. Demetrios Zamboglou

Business News

“We Got Funded!” KSA-Based Lean Technologies’ US$67.5 Million Series B Round Marks Silicon Valley-based General Catalyst’s Debut Investment in the Kingdom

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

By Aalia Mehreen Ahmed

Business News

Mastercard and Tap Payments Launch Click to Pay with Payment Passkey Service for Ecommerce

Payment Passkeys will revolutionize the consumer journey by eliminating the need for one-time-passwords (OTPs) and enabling device-based biometric authentication methods, such as fingerprints or facial scans.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

How SMEs Are Driving A Fintech Revolution Across The MENA 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.

By Faisal Toukan

Business News

Startup Spotlight: UAE-Based CrossVal Is Helping Organizations Save Over 120 Working Hours Per Month By Automating Major FInancial Processes

"We are proud to state that we completed an enterprise proof of concept that saved a finance team 624 hours and $10,000 monthly by implementing an automated workflow with CrossVal."

By Aalia Mehreen Ahmed

Business News

The Recap: Leaders In Fintech Awards 2024

The Leaders in Fintech Awards 2024 was staged by Entrepreneur Middle East with the support of Numai Real Estate and Fluidmeet.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

“We Got Funded!” Dubai-Based Fintech Startup Mamo Raises A US$3.4 Million Funding Round

The newly raised capital will be allocated to expand Mamo's product offering within the UAE and support testing its product lines in Saudi Arabia.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

24 Fintech, Which Takes Place In Riyadh From September 3-5, 2024, Set To Shed A Spotlight On Saudi Arabia’s Global Fintech Ambitions

24 Fintech has a singular objective at its crux: to become the most influential and impactful fintech business event, platform, and community across Asia, Europe, and MENA.

By Entrepreneur Middle East Staff

Business News

Shaping The Future Of Finance: Dubai Fintech Summit 2024

The second edition of Dubai Fintech Summit reaffirms the Emirate's aspirations to become a global fintech hub.

By Mina Vucic

Business News

Forging Ahead: How The Middle East Has Become A Driving Force In The Global Fintech Landscape

By continuously refining their regulatory frameworks and embracing emerging technologies, Middle Eastern countries are poised to lead the next wave of fintech innovation, contributing to global financial stability and economic growth.

By Akshata Namjoshi