MENA

Drone Delivery Services Shape Africa’s Healthcare Space
Drone Delivery Services Shape Africa’s Healthcare Space
August 08, 2022  |  Healthcare

In the 21st century, autonomous flying vehicles known as drones have crossed over from science fiction to reality. Applications of drones include surveillance, filmography and...

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Israel: At the Confluence of FinTech, Cybersecurity Innovation
Israel: At the Confluence of FinTech, Cybersecurity Innovation
August 07, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

Israel is well known as a world leader in cybersecurity and a critical innovation hub driving the development of tools and resources aimed at fighting...

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How Homegrown eCommerce, Tariff Reform Can Shape Jordan’s Digital Future
How Homegrown eCommerce, Tariff Reform Can Shape Jordan’s Digital Future
August 04, 2022  |  eCommerce

One of the ways that eCommerce has changed the retail landscape is that it has made it possible for brands and consumers from different corners...

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EMEA Daily: Half a Million People Take Advantage of Mortgage Holiday in First Two Days of Initiative; Tabby Picks up $150M Loan From PFG and Atalaya
EMEA Daily: Half a Million People Take Advantage of Mortgage Holiday in First Two Days...
August 03, 2022  |  Europe

In today’s top news from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), half a million Polish mortgage holders took advantage of a new government scheme...

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BNPL Provider Tabby Gets $150M Loan to Expand in MENA
BNPL Provider Tabby Gets $150M Loan to Expand in MENA
August 03, 2022  |  BNPL

United Arab Emirates-based online payments provider Tabby has secured $150 million in debt financing to support its growth and product expansion in the Middle East...

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UAE-Based FI Mashreq Launches Non-Banking Services Platform for Small Businesses
UAE-Based FI Mashreq Launches Non-Banking Services Platform for Small Businesses
August 01, 2022  |  SMBs

Mashreq, a financial institution based in the United Arab Emirates, has debuted a non-banking business services platform, Mashreq Business Banking Value Added Services, for small...

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Egypt Startups Leverage Tech to Drive Food Industry Innovation for Consumers, Businesses
Egypt Startups Leverage Tech to Drive Food Industry Innovation for Consumers, Businesses
July 31, 2022  |  Technology

Egyptian startups are banking on digital solutions to drive business growth in the local and regional food sector, which has primarily operated offline and is...

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Kenyan Central Bank Blocks FinTechs Flutterwave, Chipper
Kenyan Central Bank Blocks FinTechs Flutterwave, Chipper
July 29, 2022  |  Europe

The Central Bank of Kenya issued a letter on Friday (July 29) directing banking and mortgage CEOs to cease transactions with Kenyan FinTechs Flutterwave Payments...

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BNPL Firm Postpay Introduces ‘One’ Express Checkout Solution
BNPL Firm Postpay Introduces ‘One’ Express Checkout Solution
July 28, 2022  |  BNPL

Dubai-based buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Postpay has launched a new checkout solution that aims to simplify the process and empower eCommerce merchants. The...

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