Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Thamma Al‑Masar today announced its launch as a Saudi-registered strategy and business consultancy with a long-term commitment to fostering a genuinely Saudi business and nurturing local talent. The new Saudi brand is built to support organizations across Saudi Arabia and the GCC as they navigate one of the most ambitious and exciting economic and cultural transformations in the world. The […]
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Licenses Lite Advanced Financial to Provide E-Wallet Solutions in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has licensed Lite Advanced Financial Company to provide e-wallet solutions in Saudi Arabia, further strengthening the Kingdom’s growing digital payments ecosystem. With the addition of Lite Advanced Financial, the total number of licensed companies offering payment services in Saudi Arabia has now reached 32. The move reflects SAMA’s continued efforts to […]
“barq” Launches Global Cross-Border QR Payments via Alipay+
barq is the first Alipay+ payment partner in the Middle East to enable outbound cross-border QR payments for over 12 million users from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) across 220+ markets. Ant International deepens its commitment to KSA by promoting cross-border payment connectivity, bridging local payments to the global ecosystem. Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – barq, […]
COLABS launches Riyadh Workspace Campus backed by Leading Regional Investors
Community-led workspace platform targets rising demand from startups and SMEs in Saudi Arabia. A bridge between Saudi and Pakistani ecosystems, COLABS will help companies launch, scale, and operate through COLABS’ business support platform RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – COLABS, a Saudi headquartered community-led workspace platform backed by regional investors, has launched a 4,000 sqm campus in northern […]
MPE Partners with SpaceBelt KSA to Bring Global Finance to Sovereign Orbital Rails
Ahead of the launch of KSA-1, MPE will serve as the global commercial application layer for financial services delivered on SpaceBelt KSA’s sovereign low-Earth orbit constellation. RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA — April 21, 2026: MPE Solutions Inc. (“MPE” / “Modern Pay Engine”) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with SpaceBelt KSA […]
Mashreq partners with Toothpick to launch UAE’s First Digital Loan Solution for Healthcare Services
Dubai, UAE – Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has partnered with Toothpick, a prominent healthcare platform with a network of more than 1,000 dental and aesthetic clinics, to launch Mashreq NEO Credit Loans, a new embedded financing solution that enables customers using Toothpick network clinics across the UAE to access flexible, high-value […]
Tabby Secures SVF Licence from UAE Central Bank, Expands into Full-Service Financial App
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Tabby has been granted a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), authorising the company to hold customer funds and introduce a new suite of financial products, including spending accounts, cards and money management tools. The licence marks a major step in Tabby’s evolution into a […]
stc pay partners with Global Payment Services (GPS) to power next generation of digital payments in Bahrain
Manama, Bahrain – stc pay Bahrain, Bahrain’s most innovative and accessible mobile wallet for digital financial transactions, announced a strategic partnership with Global Payment Services (GPS), a Bahrain-based payment infrastructure provider and leading enabler of secure and innovative digital payment solutions in the Kingdom and across the region. This collaboration is part of stc pay’s ongoing investment […]
Atradius expands Middle East Presence with New Office in DIFC
Dubai – Atradius, a global leader in trade credit insurance and risk management, has established operations in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, marking a significant milestone in its Middle East growth strategy. This expansion strengthens Atradius’ ability to deliver comprehensive insurance management services, […]
Bain Capital Expands Middle East Presence with New ADGM Office in Abu Dhabi
Presence in ADGM will support long-term investor partnerships, portfolio company expansion, and the foundation for future regional investment activity ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, today announced the opening of its office in ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi. The new office builds on Bain Capital’s […]
