Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
CFI Financial has become the first investment platform in Bahrain to integrate with eKey for Business, enabling fully digital onboarding through biometric identity verification. The move strengthens regulatory compliance, removes friction from account creation, and advances Bahrain’s national vision for secure, consent-based digital services.
CFI Financial becomes the first investment platform in Bahrain to integrate with eKey for Business, enabling biometric, passwordless onboarding. The move strengthens digital trust, streamlines KYC compliance, and advances Bahrain’s eKey 2.0 vision to extend sovereign digital identity across the private sector.
VoPay has established its global headquarters in Qatar, positioning Doha as a hub for cross-border financial infrastructure. The move supports Qatar’s digital economy ambitions, includes plans to hire 400 professionals, and enables VoPay to scale AI-driven payment and financial systems across MENA, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Pakistan is accelerating its shift toward a cashless economy as finance officials engage Visa on digital payments, government digitization, and financial inclusion. The talks align with IMF-backed reforms and focus on modernizing payment rails, expanding access beyond major cities, and building trust in digital finance nationwide.
Jordan is strengthening its fintech talent pipeline as Orange Jordan partners with JoPACC to give Coding Academy graduates hands-on industry exposure. The initiative bridges education and real-world payment systems, equipping young professionals with market-ready skills while supporting national digital transformation and financial innovation.
Orange Jordan and JoPACC have signed an MoU to equip Coding Academy graduates with practical fintech skills through training, innovation programs, and incubation support. The partnership aims to strengthen Jordan’s digital ecosystem and bridge the gap between technical education and market needs.
VoPay has established its global headquarters in Qatar, positioning Doha as a hub for scaling cross-border digital financial infrastructure. The move supports Qatar National Vision 2030 and includes plans to hire over 400 professionals while expanding fintech capabilities across MENA, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Flutterwave has acquired Mono to integrate open banking and financial data infrastructure into its payments platform across Africa. The move enhances bank-based payments, identity verification, and fraud reduction while positioning open banking as a foundation for future payment innovation.
Veon has announced a US$20 million investment in Mobilink Microfinance Bank to expand digital and Islamic banking services in Pakistan. The funding will support MSME financing, financial inclusion, and the country’s growing digital economy, marking Veon’s first FDI of 2026.
Freedom Telecom International and e& have signed a strategic MoU to explore global fintech–telco collaboration, combining digital financial services and telecom innovation to develop new value propositions and expand services across international markets.