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Strengthening Relations Help Bolster Israel-UAE FinTech Collaboration

Strengthening Relations Help Bolster Israel-UAE FinTech Collaboration
Strengthening Relations Help Bolster Israel-UAE FinTech Collaboration
November 24, 2022  |  Fintech Investments

It’s been two years since a U.S.-brokered deal that normalized diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2020, leading to the...

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LuLu Group Linkup Brings Groceries to Amazon UAE
LuLu Group Linkup Brings Groceries to Amazon UAE
November 23, 2022  |  Amazon

Amazon announced in a press release on Friday (Nov. 23) that it has signed an agreement with the Abu Dhabi-based LuLu Group that will see...

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Expense Management Platform Qashio Raises $10M to Accelerate Saudi Expansion
Expense Management Platform Qashio Raises $10M to Accelerate Saudi Expansion
November 22, 2022  |  Spend Management

The Dubai-based FinTech Qashio announced on Tuesday (Nov. 22) that it has raised $10 million in a seed round to accelerate its expansion into the...

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MENA Platforms Leverage Social Commerce to Appeal to Connected Consumers
MENA Platforms Leverage Social Commerce to Appeal to Connected Consumers
November 22, 2022  |  eCommerce

In Egypt’s eCommerce market, two retail models sit side by side. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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World Cup Runs Dry as Qatar Bans Booze at Stadiums
World Cup Runs Dry as Qatar Bans Booze at Stadiums
November 18, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

More than one million fans are expected to travel to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as the so-called “beautiful game’s” biggest stage kicks off...

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Qatar World Cup Boosts Ride-Hailing, Food Delivery Demand Across MENA
Qatar World Cup Boosts Ride-Hailing, Food Delivery Demand Across MENA
November 17, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

Ahead of the World Cup opening ceremony on Sunday (Nov. 20), soccer fans from around the globe have been arriving in Qatar, giving an economic...

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Neobank Licensing Sets Stage for Saudi FinTech Acceleration
Neobank Licensing Sets Stage for Saudi FinTech Acceleration
November 15, 2022  |  Banking

In the evolution of FinTech in any given market, there are certain phases and milestones that can be observed. For example, the development of payment...

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Abu Dhabi, Dubai Shine as Crypto Adoption Continues to Accelerate in MENA
Abu Dhabi, Dubai Shine as Crypto Adoption Continues to Accelerate in MENA
November 13, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Home to two of the largest financial centers in the Gulf region — the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Dubai International Financial Center...

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