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Gig Economy Work Gets Boost From Mobility Platforms in EMEA
October 06, 2022

The rise of mobility platforms such as the ride-hailing app Uber has transformed the way people move around cities. To date, the model has been compared to a digital taxi booking service, only it embraces the gig economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Huawei Leverages 5G, Strategic Partnerships to Cement Presence in MENA
October 05, 2022

Which businesses national governments choose to work with, and which ones they don’t, can be a telling indicator of global alliances and geopolitical positioning. Perhaps nowhere else is this more apparent than with the Chinese technology firm Huawei, and the mixed reception it has received...

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EMEA Daily: MoneyGram Powers Remittances for UAE’s Jingle Pay App
October 04, 2022

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, Moneygram announces a new partnership with Jingle Pay, while the European Council officially approves the Digital Services Act. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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US FinTech Synapse Eyes Expansion Into India, LatAm
September 29, 2022

U.S. FinTech Synapse, which provides U.S. checking accounts to abroad clients, is close to 1 million Brazilian accounts and will be looking to expand to other countries in Latin America and India. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Spanish Bank Sabadell Begins Discussions to Sell Payments Arm
September 23, 2022

Spanish financial services company Banco Sabadell is in discussions to sell its payments business and has thus far received bids from three companies, according to published reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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UK Government Seeks to Reduce Influence of Chinese Tech, Investments
September 20, 2022

While the value of Chinese imports stood at over 63 billion pounds in 2021, the U.K. government has been at pains to limit Chinese influence in certain strategic sectors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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EMEA Daily: Last-Mile Delivery Firms Instabox, Budbee to Combine Into Instabee
September 19, 2022

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, two Swedish delivery firms plan to merge, while Indian AgriTech startup Ninjacart launches a platform to help boost trade with the United Arab Emirates and Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) countries. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Walmart-Backed Indian Startup Ninjacart Launches Import-Export Platform for GCC
September 19, 2022

Ninjacart, an Indian AgriTech startup backed by Walmart and Tiger Global, has expanded by launching the Ninja Global platform for agricultural import-export businesses in the United Arab Emirates and Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) countries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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EMEA Daily: 5 Companies Join ECB’s Digital Euro Project
September 16, 2022

Today in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) news, the European Central Bank (ECB) announces five industry partners that will be involved in a “prototyping exercise” as part of the digital euro project, while Truelayer cuts 10% of its workforce. Get the Full Story...