Compliance and international payroll provider, RemotePass, launches a mobile app designed specifically for remote workers, offering them equal access to financial services and benefits from anywhere in the world. The RemotePass Super App, which comes with a virtual and physical payroll card, enables remote workers to get paid instantly and at zero transfer cost, hold […]

Careem Egypt, the region’s leading multi-service platform, and Cassbana Egypt, the specialized fintech solutions provider, sign a cooperation agreement to enable Careem Captains to fuel their vehicles through Cassbana’s deferred payments services. Careem Captains can access these services through Cassbana’s app on their smartphones and register for the service by completing the KYC (“Know Your […]

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, has commenced operations on the exciting new route of Abu Dhabi to the ancient city of Samarkand, the second largest city in Uzbekistan located at the crucible of cultures and religions. The new route provides hassle-free, point-to-point travel for tourists and residents in both […]

Two foodtech eGroceries startups, Saudi-based Jumlaty and Egypt-based Appetito, announce their merger into a new entity, NOMU. Aiming to become MENA’s leading food-tech supply chain platform, NOMU is currently present in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco, with the capacity to cover the existing infrastructure of 25 million people and 100,000 F&B stores including strategic […]

Leading HSES consultancy Procyon Group announces it is expanding its services offerings with the addition of circular waste management consulting solutions. This move sees the company provide organizations with expert advice on how best manage their resources, with the aim of reducing wastage levels and increasing recycling rates; critical considerations for any organization looking to […]

Advancing Kingdom’s fintech landscape, stc Bahrain has become the first telecom operator in the Kingdom to accept cryptocurrencies. The company has partnered with Eazy Financial Services, a leading Bahraini Payment Services provider specializing in POS and online payment gateway, which will allow stc customers wherein customers can pay with cryptocurrencies using their Binance wallet. With […]

Mastercard has partnered with Credit Libanais to enable the acceptance of inbound cross-border payments through direct bank deposits. The collaboration is a first in the country as it modernizes remittances and allows account holders to receive funds swiftly and securely. Through this partnership, Mastercard’s technology will enable Credit Libanais to deliver a better experience for […]

NOW Money, the GCC’s first mobile banking solution focused on financial inclusion, and ThetaRay, a leading provider of AI-powered transaction monitoring technology, announced a collaboration to implement ThetaRay’s cloud-based AML solution to monitor cross-border payments and support in the prevention of financial crimes and money laundering on the fintech’s payments platform. NOW Money selected ThetaRay’s advanced […]

Commercial Bank International, a corporate and retail bank headquartered in Dubai, have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with IESE Business School in Spain.  IESE is one of the world’s leading business schools and its executive education programs are frequently ranked as number one worldwide. The MOC signing reflects CBI’s staunch commitment to supporting the […]

Reboot01 in partnership with 01Talent, an internationally renowned IT education program provider, launches a revolutionary coding institute, in the capital of Bahrain. Supported by Tamkeen, Reboot01 mission is to bring a life-changing training that will open the door to great Tech jobs. No degree or background requirement is needed. After passing the equal opportunity selection […]