Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Tunisia recorded an 81% increase in mobile payments in 2025, driven by digital wallet adoption, infrastructure modernization, and financial inclusion initiatives. The growth reflects a broader shift toward electronic transactions as mobile platforms become the preferred payment method across consumer and merchant activities in the country.
AlloyX and Bahrain FinTech Bay have partnered to accelerate stablecoin innovation and adoption in Bahrain, focusing on regulated digital finance, blockchain integration, and fintech ecosystem collaboration. The initiative supports the Kingdom’s ambition to strengthen its role as a regional hub for digital assets and next-generation financial infrastructure.
Mashreq launches digital cross-border accounts allowing UAE-based Pakistanis to remotely open and manage Pakistan accounts through a single mobile app. The service enables instant transfers, unified account visibility and a fully digital onboarding experience, strengthening cross-border banking convenience for expatriate customers.
This marks Pine Labs’ second major win in Sri Lanka, reflecting rising demand for agile, outsourced card management systems as banks in emerging markets move away from legacy platforms toward scalable, digital-first solutions.
Du Pay’s Flexi Cash Loan uses wallet data, regulated lending, and fintech credit analytics to deliver fast, transparent short-term loans for underserved UAE expat workers through a fully digital experience.
Vodafone Qatar’s 2025 performance was marked by strong revenue growth, higher margins, rising cash flow, and expanded digital investments, supporting both shareholder returns and Qatar’s national digital transformation goals.
Ooredoo Fintech partnered with Western Union to integrate global money transfer services into the Ooredoo Money app in Qatar. The move enhances cross-border remittance options, supports digital financial inclusion, and will expand to other regional markets, offering users more flexibility and choice in international payments.
Ripple partnered with Bahrain Fintech Bay to advance blockchain and stablecoin adoption, introducing RLUSD and custody solutions to local institutions. The move builds on Ripple’s DFSA license and aligns with Bahrain’s stablecoin framework, enabling pilots in tokenization, payments, and education across the Kingdom’s regulated fintech ecosystem.
Network International launched the UAE’s first biometric payments proof-of-concept with the Central Bank, showcasing palm and facial recognition for secure, cardless transactions and reinforcing the country’s push toward frictionless, future-ready digital payments.
e& launched Addictech, a digital wellbeing initiative using conceptual tech devices, educational content, and parental control tools to help families address screen addiction and build healthier digital habits for children and teens.