Mastercard and noon Payments Launch Biometric Payment Passkey Service

Mastercard and noon Payments Launch Biometric Payment Passkey Service, Transforming Online Checkout in the Middle East

October 17, 2024 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Mastercard has partnered with noon Payments, one of the leading payment service providers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), to bring its innovative Payment Passkey Service to the region. The service will initially launch in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with plans for a broader […]

Financial Academy and Al Rajhi Capital Partners

Financial Academy and Al Rajhi Capital Partners to Enhance Professional Development in Securities Sector

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – In a strategic move to foster the development of national talent in the securities sector, the Financial Academy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Al Rajhi Capital. This partnership aims to promote continuous professional training, develop leaders and professionals, and qualify fresh graduates in the industry. Through this collaboration, […]

Arab Financial Services (AFS) Partners with Zand Bank

Arab Financial Services (AFS) Partners with Zand Bank to Empower Fintech Innovation in the MENA

Manama, Bahrain – Arab Financial Services (AFS), a leading digital payment solutions provider in the region, has announced a strategic partnership with Zand, the UAE’s first fully licensed all-digital bank. This collaboration aims to accelerate the growth of Fintechs and emerging financial players by providing them with access to AFS’s state-of-the-art payment processing services and […]

Saudi-based Nana Acquires “Rasseed” Application

Saudi-based Nana Acquires “Rasseed” Application

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – October 2024 – Nana, a leading provider of digital shopping solutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced the acquisition of the “Rasseed” application, a platform specializing in simplifying the purchase of branded and local gift cards. This strategic acquisition marks a significant step forward in Nana’s expansion plan, aligning […]

Metric and Spare Partner to automate Financial Insights & Intelligence for Saudi Businesses

Metric and Spare Partner to automate Financial Insights & Intelligence for Saudi Businesses

Dubai-based Metric has announced a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Spare, aimed at bringing cutting-edge financial automation and intelligence to businesses across the Kingdom. This collaboration promises to transform the way businesses in Saudi Arabia manage their financial operations, providing them with secure, real-time access to critical financial data. By joining forces, Metric and Spare […]

George Harrak Appointed as CEO of Jeel

George Harrak Appointed as CEO of Jeel

Jeel, a leading Saudi fintech company supported by Riyad Bank, is thrilled to announce the appointment of George Harrak as its new Chief Executive Officer. A renowned transformational leader, George brings over 20 years of experience in driving business strategy, innovation, and operational transformation across the global banking and ICT sectors. In his distinguished career, […]

First Digital Assets Exchange ATME Launched in Bahrain

Bahrain, October 2024 – ATME, a regulated digital assets exchange, has officially launched during FinTech Forward 2024, an event hosted by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB). Licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), ATME aims to democratize access to previously illiquid assets through fractional ownership, marking a new chapter in Bahrain’s fintech and […]

Jeel and Eastnets partners

Jeel and Eastnets partners to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s Financial Ecosystem with Advanced Anti-Financial Crime Solutions

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Jeel, the digital innovation arm of Riyad Bank, has announced a landmark collaboration with Eastnets, a global leader in anti-financial crime solutions. The two organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing Jeel’s cloud platform with Eastnets’ advanced financial crime protection capabilities, marking a pivotal step in securing […]

Tawuniya Renews Strategic Partnership with Dallah Health

Tawuniya Renews Strategic Partnership with Dallah Health to Enhance Employee Healthcare Solutions

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Tawuniya, one of the leading insurance companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is pleased to announce the renewal of its strategic partnership with Dallah Health. This collaboration aims to provide comprehensive and high-quality insurance solutions tailored to meet the healthcare needs of Dallah Health’s employees and their families. As part […]

Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services Partners

Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services Partners to Digitize Payment Services Across the MEA

Partnership to boost digital payment acceptance in Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, South Africa, and the UAE. Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services (APS) have entered a multi-year commercial partnership aimed at revolutionizing digital payment acceptance across the Middle East and Africa. The collaboration will integrate Mastercard Gateway, a secure and seamless payment solution, […]