Fintech News Middle East

29/09/2025

Airwallex secures UAE approval, establishes a new Saudi entity and teams up with Tabby to expand BNPL options in the Middle East
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Airwallex's Middle East expansion advances with UAE licence approval, Saudi entity launch and Tabby BNPL partnership for Gulf merchants.

25/09/2025

The UAE has launched “The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World” campaign to train entrepreneurs and expand SME growth.

Read here: https://fintechnews.ae/27940/fintechdubai/uae-entrepreneurship-campaign/

The UAE has launched a campaign to train 10,000 entrepreneurs, create 30,000 jobs by 2030, and grow SME contributions to the economy.

25/09/2025

PayPal has committed US$100 million to support digital commerce and business growth across the Middle East and Africa.

Read here: https://fintechnews.ae/27935/fintech/paypal-100m-investment-middle-east-africa/

PayPal will invest US$100 million in the Middle East and Africa to support entrepreneurs, innovation, and digital commerce growth.

25/09/2025

Recognized for consistency and security, NCR Atleos holds the leading position in the global ATM market.

Learn why: https://bit.ly/45VGR9A

25/09/2025

Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority has issued 68 fintech permits, with 36 firms now active under its Fintech Lab.

Read here: https://fintechnews.ae/27929/fintech-saudi-arabia/saudi-cma-fintech-permits-2025/

Saudi Arabia’s CMA granted 68 fintech permits by Q2 2025, with 36 firms active under its Fintech Lab in line with Vision 2030.

25/09/2025

Digital wallets, BNPL arrangements, and robo-advisors were among the fastest-growing fintech verticals in 2024.

Read here: https://fintechnews.ae/27891/fintech-saudi-arabia/saudi-fintech-sector-surpasses-growth-targets-ecosystem-rises-21-and-workforce-expands-64/

Saudi Arabia’s fintech sector is maintaining its growth momentum, marked by an expanding startup ecosystem, a rising talent pool, and continued strong capital inflows.

25/09/2025

The funding will support Tipalti’s continued investment in AI, product development, and international expansion.

Read here: https://fintechnews.ae/27924/fintechisrael/tipalti-200m-ai-finance-automation/

Tipalti raises $200 million from Hercules Capital to enhance AI capabilities and support global expansion in finance automation.

25/09/2025

MNT-Halan introduces secured lending in Egypt, allowing credit access against investments digitally.

Read here: https://fintechnews.ae/27920/fintechegypt/mnt-halan-secured-lending-egypt/

MNT-Halan launches secured lending in Egypt, letting customers unlock instant credit against investments digitally.

24/09/2025

Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025 × StartmeupHK Festival returns on Nov 3-7! Featuring 800+ speakers, 700+ exhibitors, and thousands of global participants. Explore the agenda and register here: https://bit.ly/4nhpnMy

24/09/2025

intella and Visa collaborate to develop Arabic conversational AI solutions for financial institutions across MENA.

Read here: https://fintechnews.ae/27910/fintech/intella-visa-arabic-conversational-ai-mena/

intella and Visa partner to develop Arabic conversational AI for MENA financial institutions, covering over 25 dialects.

24/09/2025

Habib Al Mulla and Partners and Emirates NBD have partnered under Project 54 to support Emirati entrepreneurs.

Read here: https://fintechnews.ae/27906/fintechdubai/habib-al-mulla-emirates-nbd-project-54/

Habib Al Mulla and Partners and Emirates NBD signed an MoU under Project 54 to support Emirati entrepreneurs and SMEs.

24/09/2025

Revolut has announced plans to seek a banking license in South Africa, its first in Africa.

Read here: https://fintechnews.ae/27901/south-africa/revolut-banking-license-south-africa/

Revolut will apply for a banking license in South Africa, its first in Africa, as part of wider global expansion plans.