Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
Pakistan’s digital payments ecosystem is growing rapidly but remains fragile due to transaction failures, regulatory friction, and low trust. Experts say operational fixes, open banking, and better fraud management could improve reliability and confidence without major infrastructure spending.
DIB Pakistan has partnered with Zindigi to offer a Shariah-compliant current account operated directly through the Zindigi app. The collaboration aims to expand digital banking access, enhance financial inclusion, and support the growth of Islamic fintech services in Pakistan.
VEON has launched Islamic banking services in Pakistan through Mobilink Microfinance Bank, opening its first branch in Karachi with expansion planned nationwide. The initiative supports financial inclusion and responds to rising demand for Shariah-compliant banking, as Islamic banking assets now account for over one-fifth of Pakistan’s banking sector.
MoneyHash and Mastercard have partnered to expand access to MoneyHash’s Merchant Cloud platform across the Middle East and Africa. The collaboration enables a single API connection to the Mastercard Gateway, improving payment performance, transaction visibility, analytics, and scalability while maintaining high security and reliability standards.
Valu has partnered with Tactful AI to enhance customer experience through unified omnichannel engagement, AI-driven automation, and advanced insights. The collaboration supports faster, more personalized interactions across digital touchpoints while showcasing the growing strength of Egypt’s homegrown fintech and AI ecosystem.