In this fifth installment in a PYMNTS series on the state of FinTech in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, we take a look at Qatar, one of the wealthiest countries in the world. According to data from the World Bank, the country had a...
In today’s top news from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Google is facing a lawsuit over allegations that the Big Tech firm overcharged its customers, while FinTech Wise reports higher revenues as more people utilize their remittance services. Get the Full Story Complete...
In today’s top news from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), buy now, pay later (BNPL) regulations are likely coming to the European Union next year while the U.S. lags behind, U.K.-based digital bank Starling has withdrawn its EU banking license application and more....
In today’s top news from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Ping Express pleads guilty to anti-money laundering failings, plus Amazon adds new jobs in the U.K. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Often referred to as rentier states due to their dependence on oil revenue, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — have all set out economic transformation agendas to diversify their economies and reduce...
In today’s top news from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the U.K. government is set to pay out nearly $44 billion in “cost of living” payments, South African mobility FinTech Moove has raised $20 million and more. Get the Full Story Complete the...
The U.K. government is set to make a series of “cost of living” payments beginning Thursday (July 14) to millions of households in the country to help struggling Britons keep up with soaring food prices and energy bills, according to a June 22 press release....
The European Union on Tuesday (July 12) gave its final approval for Croatia to adopt the euro early next year at a signing ceremony in Brussels, making it the 20th member country to adopt it as its official currency. Get the Full Story Complete the...
In today’s top news from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), staffing issues prompt London’s Heathrow Airport to limit passenger numbers, and Tradeteq launches a marketplace for investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
