The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and the Bahrain’s Labour Fund (Tamkeen) today announced a strategic partnership to explore the launch of the first Mastercard Strive program in the Middle East, aimed at advancing financial and digital readiness for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Bahrain. This landmark collaboration seeks to empower Bahraini SMEs and […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has officially granted a license to Tamawal® to operate as a Finance Aggregation Services provider, marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s efforts to enhance innovation and inclusivity within the financial sector. With this latest approval, Tamawal becomes the sixth licensed company authorized to offer finance […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Pemo, the all-in-one spend management platform, has officially launched in Saudi Arabia, offering cutting-edge financial solutions to businesses of all sizes across the Kingdom. Backed by $19 million in funding from global investors, the MENA-grown FinTech company will provide smart corporate and virtual cards, automated receipt collection, and AI-driven accounting to streamline expense […]
EU/UAE/Global – After making waves across industries from smart tech R&D and manufacturing to cutting-edge fintech solutions, Sanso Technologies has announced the launch of its most ambitious innovation yet: SansoPay – a revolutionary digital payment platform set to redefine how the world sends, receives, and manages money. Backed by over two decades of technological leadership, Sanso Technologies, led by its […]
Calo, the Saudi-headquartered foodtech startup, has expanded into the United Kingdom with the acquisition of two local prepared meal delivery brands, Fresh Fitness Food and Detox Kitchen. The UK expansion marks Calo’s first international move outside of the GCC, as the startup looks to build on its rapid growth in the Middle East. Founded in […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – LandIn, a leading soft-landing partner for global startups, has announced a strategic partnership with Fintech News Saudi Arabia, a premier platform for fintech developments in the Kingdom. This collaboration is designed to empower high-potential founders by providing them with the tools, connections, and guidance needed to successfully enter and scale within Saudi […]
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 23 April, 2025: American Express Saudi Arabia has introduced a ground-breaking, open banking-powered experience within its mobile application, transforming not just the process but the accessibility of credit for a broader segment of customers. This includes those outside traditional employment structures (such as the self-employed and non-salaried individuals) – segments that have historically been underserved by conventional […]
All Mastercard credit and debit cardholders can now enjoy up to six months of Amazon Prime membership at no additional cost, unlocking a world of savings and entertainment, including fast and free shipping, Prime Video, Prime Gaming, and Exclusive Savings Saudi National Bank cardholders will enjoy added exclusive shopping discounts with their Mastercard provided Amazon […]
Manama, Bahrain – The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) has launched a new e-learning platform to help banking professionals in Bahrain stay up to date with regulations on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Counter Proliferation Financing (CPF). Developed specifically for Bahrain’s financial sector, the platform highlights the Kingdom’s commitment […]
Attaining ‘national entity’ status empowers ZainTECH to scale its advanced solutions across key sectors of digital IoT, cybersecurity, drones, AI, and cloud services Reinforces company’s commitment to Vision 2030 of driving innovation, strategic partnerships, and investment in local talent and digital infrastructure Riyadh, KSA — ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions provider of Zain Group, has achieved […]