Ahmed Salem

Fintech and the 2024 US elections

Kamala Harris pledged to provide Black male entrepreneurs with one million forgivable loans of up to $20,000 to help them get their businesses off the ground in collaboration with the Small Business Administration, bolstering their potential and removing barriers for this group. According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Black Americans are twice as likely…

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AFS and Zand Bank partner to empower fintech innovation

Arab Financial Services (AFS), the Middle East and Africa region’s leading digital payment solutions provider and fintech enabler, has signed a strategic agreement with Zand, the UAE’s first fully licensed all-digital bank. This collaboration aims to provide Fintechs and emerging players with AFS’s cutting-edge processing services and Zand Bank’s BIN Sponsorship and banking facilities, enabling…

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BFB launches MENA Innovation Academy in partnership with Reboot Coding Institute

Bahrain FinTech Bay (BFB), a leading hub for financial technology innovation, proudly announced the inception of the MENA Innovation Academy. This initiative is dedicated to cultivating talent, fostering fintech expertise, nurturing an innovation mindset, and enhancing career readiness within financial organizations across the MENA region. MENA Innovation Academy will be established in partnership with the…

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Here are Europe’s most funded fintech companies of 2024

European is at the forefront of fintech innovation, transforming the financial landscape across the continent. With a rich ecosystem of startups and established players, these companies leverage technology to enhance financial services, making them more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly. From digital banking and payment solutions to investment platforms and blockchain applications, European fintechs are addressing…

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