Visa Selects Four North African Fintechs in $1 Billion Africa Accelerator Program
Visa’s Africa Fintech Accelerator includes four North African startups, supporting digital financial inclusion and SME growth in Egypt and Morocco.
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EdfaPay Becomes First MENA Company to Secure Triple PCI MPoC Certifications
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Digified Secures FRA Approval for AI-Powered Digital Onboarding and eKYC Services in Egypt
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BENEFIT and General Assembly Bahrain Partner to Boost National Tech Talent Development
BENEFIT and General Assembly Bahrain partner to enhance tech workforce skills through training, recruitment, and collaborative events, strengthening national talent for digital transformation.
Ooredoo Group Accelerates Digital Transformation with AI, Data Centres, and Subsea Connectivity in MENA
Ooredoo is expanding its digital footprint through AI-ready data centres, a subsea fibre network, and fintech growth, with Q1 2025 net profit up 5%. The strategic focus on Syntys, TowerCo, and Fintech positions it as a leading digital infrastructure provider in MENA.
Ooredoo Group Reports Solid H1 2025 Performance and Strategic Progress
Ooredoo’s robust H1 2025 financials and strategic investments across data centres, fintech, tower assets, and subsea cables position it as a regional digital transformation leader. The Group continues expanding 5G and AI services while maintaining strong profitability and customer growth.
BENEFIT Signs Strategic MoU with General Assembly Bahrain to Boost National Tech Talent
BENEFIT and General Assembly Bahrain partnered to develop national tech talent through recruitment access, specialized training programs, and collaborative events, aiming to enhance workforce skills and support fintech innovation in the Kingdom.
Revolut Sets Sights on Moroccan Market with Strategic Leadership and Digital Banking Ambitions
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EazyPay and Tamara Partner to Enhance Buy Now, Pay Later Ecosystem Across the Gulf
EazyPay and Tamara have joined forces to offer seamless Buy Now, Pay Later payment solutions in Bahrain and the Gulf. The partnership leverages EazyPay’s local acquiring and payment gateway infrastructure to support Tamara’s expanding merchant network, enhancing payment security, speed, and flexibility across the region.
Qlub Raises $30 Million to Accelerate Global Expansion of Its Ultra-Fast Restaurant Payment Platform
Qlub raises $30M to expand its QR-based ultra-fast restaurant payment platform globally, driving faster checkouts, higher tips, and operational efficiency across multiple international markets.