MENA

B2B Marketplace Cartona Raises $12M for Expansion
B2B Marketplace Cartona Raises $12M for Expansion
July 25, 2022  |  Investments

Cartona, an Egyptian B2B eCommerce marketplace for the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) space, has raised $12 million in Series A funding. Get the Full Story...

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MENA Weekly: Crypto, eCommerce Reaffirm UAE’s Position as Cornerstone of Regional Economy
MENA Weekly: Crypto, eCommerce Reaffirm UAE’s Position as Cornerstone of Regional Economy
July 22, 2022  |  International

In news from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the United Arab Emirates is a cornerstone of the regional economy, attracting international investment and...

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FinTechs Resolve Banking Barriers, Empower Egypt’s Unbanked With Mobile Technology
FinTechs Resolve Banking Barriers, Empower Egypt’s Unbanked With Mobile Technology
July 21, 2022  |  Financial Inclusion

Until recently, it could take up to three days to transfer funds between accounts in Egypt, but the introduction of instant banking payments has completely...

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PYMNTS GCC Series: Saudi Arabia, at the Intersection of Tech and Islamic Finance
PYMNTS GCC Series: Saudi Arabia, at the Intersection of Tech and Islamic Finance
July 20, 2022  |  emea

In this final installment of the PYMNTS GCC series, we assess the FinTech space in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the most populous country...

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Tribal Credit Offers Expense Management for MSMEs
Tribal Credit Offers Expense Management for MSMEs
July 18, 2022  |  Technology

Global FinTech firm Tribal Credit has debuted its expense management platform, giving micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the Middle East and North Africa...

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B2B eCommerce Firm Tradeling Teams With Amazon Payment Services
B2B eCommerce Firm Tradeling Teams With Amazon Payment Services
July 18, 2022  |  Partnerships

Dubai-based B2B eCommerce platform Tradeling has launched its first collaboration with Amazon Payment Services, according to a Monday (July 18) press release. Get the Full...

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Central African Republic Set to Start Crypto Sales
Central African Republic Set to Start Crypto Sales
July 15, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The Central African Republic will start selling its cryptocurrency, Sango Coin, next week, saying it will be worth $21 million. Get the Full Story Complete...

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PYMNTS GCC Series: Still in Its Infancy, Oman FinTech Hub Shows Huge Potential for Growth
PYMNTS GCC Series: Still in Its Infancy, Oman FinTech Hub Shows Huge Potential for Growth
July 15, 2022  |  emea

Often referred to as rentier states due to their dependence on oil revenue, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,...

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Zazuu Raises $2M for African Remittance Platform
Zazuu Raises $2M for African Remittance Platform
July 13, 2022  |  Investments

African money movement platform Zazuu has completed a $2 million fundraising round that will allow it to build a more robust remittance offering for residents...

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