Middle East news and trends

FinTechs Reshape Middle East Money Movement as Capital Returns
Fintech Investments // February 09, 2026

The Middle East is proving itself as fertile ground for FinTech investment and innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Digital Payments Rebuild Financial Systems in the Middle East
Digital Payments // December 12, 2025

Across the Middle East, governments, banks and global payments firms are treating digital payments as foundational infrastructure for future economic activity. The focus is not limited to consumer convenience or incremental efficiency gains. There’s a burgeoning broader effort to build systems that can support cross-border...

PayPal Makes $100 Million Bet on Middle East/Africa Digital Commerce
Investments // September 24, 2025

PayPal is investing $100 million to support digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Nvidia and Perplexity to Facilitate Sovereign AI Models in Europe and Middle East
Artificial Intelligence // June 11, 2025

Nvidia and Perplexity partnered to facilitate the deployment of sovereign artificial intelligence models across Europe and the Middle East. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Interviews & Exclusives
Middle East Conflict Raises Cyber Risk for Businesses

March 03, 2026
If it’s not one threat, then it’s another for 21st-century cybersecurity professionals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Emirates NBD Says Middle East’s Digital-First Approach Forces Treasury Management Change

July 23, 2024
The payments landscape is a global one, meaning winning innovations have boundless room to scale. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

How Did Saudi Arabia and Kenya Dodge VC Funding Slowdown?

December 23, 2022
After reaching new heights in 2021, VC funding in EMEA slowed sharply in 2022. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Banking License Puts Profitability Within Reach for UAE Neobanks

October 03, 2022
If the Middle East was late to the neobank party, the United Arab Emirates, at least, is making strides toward the future of digital banking. Get the Full Story Complete...

Quick Reads
PayPal Makes $100 Million Bet on Middle East/Africa Digital Commerce

September 24, 2025
PayPal is investing $100 million to support digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Nvidia and Perplexity to Facilitate Sovereign AI Models in Europe and Middle East

June 11, 2025
Nvidia and Perplexity partnered to facilitate the deployment of sovereign artificial intelligence models across Europe and the Middle East. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Nvidia and Amazon Land Middle Eastern AI Deals Amid Trump Visit

May 14, 2025
American tech giants are reportedly upping their Gulf State investments amid President Trump’s visit to the region. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

PayPal Launches X-Border Payment Collaboration With TerraPay

April 15, 2025
PayPal and TerraPay are teaming to promote cross-border payments in the Middle East and Africa (MENA). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...