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Ewan MacLeod

Middle Eastern fintech revolution puts customer at the center

The Middle Eastern fintech industry is prioritizing customer-centric innovation to drive growth in the region's financial services sector, focusing on solutions tailored to meet consumer needs and attracting significant investment.

DIFC announces $10m for FinTech investments

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has unveiled a $10 million fintech fund for startups across the Middle East and North Africa, with Khaled Talhouni from Wamda Capital expressing enthusiasm about the initiative as a catalyst for regional innovation.

Qatar Launches Fintech Hub to Boost Innovation and Growth

The Qatar Financial Centre has launched the Qatar Fintech Hub to support local fintech startups through mentorship, funding, and access to its network of financial institutions, boosting innovation and economic growth in the region.

The Central Bank of Kuwait focuses on FinTech

The Central Bank of Kuwait is advancing financial technology through four key initiatives: the Kuwait National Payment System, digital currency infrastructure, a regulatory sandbox for innovation, and e-payment systems for government services.

Qatar partners with B-Hive to setup dedicated FinTech Hub

The Qatar Financial Centre partnered with B-Hive to establish a dedicated FinTech hub, with CEO Yousuf Mohamed Al-Jaida and B-Hive's Wim De Waele signing a memorandum of understanding to support the nation's FinTech development agenda and attract international ecosystems.

Bahrain gets serious with $100m FinTech Fund

Bahrain's government is launching a $100 million fintech fund to support ecosystem development, with potential focus on seed-stage and Series A investments, though specific investment criteria remain undisclosed.

Gulf Robo Adviser Sarwa adds $1.3m funding

Sarwa, a Dubai-based robo advisory firm launched in December 2017, has secured $1.3 million in pre-series A funding, bringing its total funding to over $1.5 million since inception.

Bahrain launches “Bahrain FinTech Bay”

Bahrain has launched "Bahrain FinTech Bay," a government initiative operated by Singapore-based Fintech Consortium that brings together entrepreneurs, corporates, regulators, and investors to develop a financial technology ecosystem in the region.

Fintech innovation in MENA driven by growth, wealth, and modernization

The MENA region is experiencing a surge in fintech innovation driven by economic growth, increasing wealth, and modernization, with rising adoption of digital banking, mobile payments, and blockchain solutions supported by governments and financial institutions.

Mash Patel CEO of Kurtosys

Mash Patel is the founder and CEO of Kurtosys, a fintech company providing digital services and platforms for asset managers to enhance their web presence and investor communications.

Felicia Meyerowitz Singh - Cofounder of Akoni

Felicia Meyerowitz Singh is CEO and cofounder of Akoni, a fintech serving small and medium-sized businesses. With over 20 years in financial services, Singh leads the company alongside experienced co-founders including a former Natixis Bank CEO and Bank of America executive.

Sakeeb Zaman of StrideUp

Sakeeb Zaman is co-founder and CEO of StrideUp, a fintech company that offers an alternative to traditional mortgages by allowing people to gradually increase their ownership stake in a property through equity-like financing, making homeownership more affordable and accessible.