Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Google Pay is now available for Mastercard cardholders in Saudi Arabia, expanding contactless mobile payment options and supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 push toward a cashless digital economy.
Mashreq has launched Visa Commercial Pay on Mobile in the UAE, enabling businesses to issue virtual cards and manage payments through a mobile platform. The solution supports real-time transactions, enhanced spend control, and digital payment transformation for corporate and SME customers.
Saudi fintech CASHIN has raised USD 16 million in Series A funding to digitise financial and operational management for fuel stations. The AI-driven platform aims to improve efficiency, governance, and supply safety while supporting the digital transformation of Saudi Arabia’s energy and infrastructure ecosystem.
Visa has created a new sub-region covering Egypt, Libya, and Sudan to accelerate digital payments adoption and strengthen regional coordination. The move supports financial inclusion, digital commerce expansion, and closer collaboration with governments and financial institutions across North Africa.
Beyon Money Business has partnered with BitOasis Bahrain to deliver a closed-loop digital wallet solution linking traditional finance and crypto services across the GCC. The collaboration supports secure, regulated access to digital assets while advancing fintech innovation and financial inclusion across the regional digital economy.
10x Banking and HassemPrag have partnered to deliver a unified cloud-native banking platform aimed at helping African banks modernise legacy systems and accelerate product launches. The modular solution enables faster deployment of digital services, reduces transformation risk, and supports real-time processing and scalable growth.
Pakistan’s IT minister has welcomed the partnership between Fasset and Habib Rafiq Limited, highlighting its potential to expand financial inclusion, enable asset tokenisation, and attract global investment into Pakistan’s digital economy while supporting freelancers and fintech innovation.
du Pay and Esewa Money Transfer have partnered to enhance wallet-to-wallet remittances for Nepalese expatriates in the UAE, offering incentives to encourage digital transfers. The initiative aims to improve convenience, speed, and financial inclusion while supporting the growing adoption of fintech-based cross-border payment solutions.
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.