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What’s new in fintech in the Middle East?

As the global fintech sector grows, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the way we manage money with technology isn’t just about…well, money. It’s about people. Fintech developers are creating products and services that can help people live more easily, enjoy greater financial freedom, and have more

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What’s new in fintech in the Middle East?

As the global fintech sector grows, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the way we manage money with technology isn’t just about…well, money. It’s about people. Fintech developers are creating products and services that can help people live more easily, enjoy greater financial freedom, and have more

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Why MENA VCs fell in love with food and fintech apps

The past two years has transformed the Middle East’s entrepreneurial evolution into a revolution. Regional governments had been planting the seeds of this nascent industry for years, but it kicked into fourth gear over the past 18 months to combat the challenges of the pandemic. As our physical world

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Opening Up MENA's Banking Sector

Open banking is an idea whose time has come. The new term has emerged with the explosion of digital companies that are now increasingly offering financial services, and competing with traditional banking powerhouses. Open banking is a secure way for customers to share their financial data with financial technology companies,

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Key drivers of electric vehicles industry in MENA

Saudi Arabia is looking to make its mark in the electric vehicle space. The kingdom took an early lead a few years ago in the global EV space with a strategic $2.9 billion investment in California-based Lucid Motors Inc., a luxury electric-vehicle startup, through the Public Investment Fund. In