Sav, co-founded by Mithil Ajmera, came to life through a personal journey of recognising many individuals’ financial struggles. Ajmera and his team noticed how managing money, while essential to everyday life, can be overwhelming, especially in regions like the GCC, where financial literacy is still developing. “We saw a gap across various sectors,” recalls Ajmera,…
Leading Qatar-based FinTech startup, TESS payments, has made history by attracting a strategic Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from Fingular, a global financial services group based in Singapore. This landmark investment, the first of its kind in Qatar’s FinTech ecosystem, positions TESS Payments as a trailblazer in driving digital financial innovation across the region. Fingular’s investment…
Barq, a pioneering FinTech startup from Saudi Arabia, has joined forces with the global financial services giant, Mastercard. Barq is known for its innovative approach in the financial sector, offering a range of services designed to modernise and streamline payment processes for its clients. The partnership aims to empower Barq’s customers through Mastercard Gateway by…
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is currently undergoing a significant transformation of its financial landscape, driven by rapid digitalisation and the development of innovative financial services. The region has its sights set on becoming a haven for the world’s most innovative fintech (financial technology) companies and has attracted capital and talent from…
