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QNB announces certification of Noqoody Payment Services’ cutting-edge Point-of-Sale (POS) solutions.

Ahmed Salem1 month ago04 mins

QNB has announced its certification of Noqoody Payment Services’ cutting-edge Point-of-Sale (POS) solutions. This strategic partnership underscores QNB’s commitment to advancing digital innovation and enhancing the payment ecosystem in Qatar. Noqoody’s advanced POS technology, now certified by QNB, represents a major advancement in transaction solutions, designed to meet the evolving needs of businesses across the…

FinTech LIVE London adds new speakers to its lineup

Ahmed Salem1 month ago02 mins

On 22 and 23 October, FinTech LIVE will continue to expand its inspirational event series by hosting a captivating event- FinTech LIVE London Global Summit. Those who attend will be able to listen to motivational keynotes from industry experts, participate in fascinating workshops and listen to engaging panel discussions. FinTech LIVE London Global Summit will…

Fintech and the 2024 US elections

Ahmed Salem1 month ago09 mins

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…

AFS and Zand Bank partner to empower fintech innovation

Ahmed Salem1 month ago03 mins

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…

Saudi Arabia looks to fintech as an avenue of growth for economy

Ahmed Salem1 month ago011 mins

Saudi Vice Minister of Finance Abdulmuhsen Alkhalaf revealed that the number of fintech companies in the kingdom reached 224 by the end of the second quarter of this year, surpassing the program’s target for the same quarter, which was 168 companies. He indicated that the goal is to increase this number to 525 companies by…

BFB launches MENA Innovation Academy in partnership with Reboot Coding Institute

Ahmed Salem1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

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…

Here are Europe’s most funded fintech companies of 2024

Ahmed Salem1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

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…

How AI and global expertise can elevate the fintech industry

Ahmed Salem2 months ago09 mins

The global fintech market is expected to reach $340 billion by 2024 and over $1 trillion by 2032. This growth reflects the fintech industry’s continuous evolution, which I’ve found is driven by three key elements: artificial intelligence (AI), remote talent and innovative development strategies. AI is at the heart of the next generation of fintech solutions….

Fintech Surge to highlight critical trends shaping the future of finance

Ahmed Salem2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Fintech Surge will highlight critical trends shaping the future of finance, such as digital banking, fintech investment, and the growing collaboration between banks and fintechs. Taking place at Dubai Harbour from October 13 to 16 2024, the fourth edition is set to attract over 100 exhibitors, more than 1,200 investors, and 120-plus speakers from over…

UK FinTech leads in Europe with 65% share of all deals in 2024

Ahmed Salem2 months ago05 mins

The UK has further dominated the European FinTech sector, capturing a remarkable 65% share of all deals in the first half of 2024, according to a new annual report analysing the sector. The annual stare of European Fintech report by Finch Capital highlights a year marked by turbulence, with overall funding in European FinTech declining…