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Kenya’s GDPR-Style Legislation Threatens US Firms’ X-Border Data Transfer Model

Kenya’s GDPR-Style Legislation Threatens US Firms’ X-Border Data Transfer Model
Kenya’s GDPR-Style Legislation Threatens US Firms’ X-Border Data Transfer Model
August 23, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

Around the world, data protection legislation sets the rules for how companies collect and process personal information. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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BNPL FinTech valU Acquires Paynas to Expand Offering in MENA
BNPL FinTech valU Acquires Paynas to Expand Offering in MENA
August 22, 2022  |  BNPL

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) FinTech valU has acquired employee management and benefits company Paynas, saying this will contribute to valU’s mission of bringing seamless...

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BNPL Firm Tamara Picks Up $100M in Series B 
BNPL Firm Tamara Picks Up $100M in Series B 
August 22, 2022  |  Investments

Saudi Arabian buy now, pay later (BNPL) startup Tamara has raised a $100 million Series B equity round led by Sanabil Investments with participation from...

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UAE Attracts $700M in H1 2022 Investment, Maintains Position as MENA’s VC Capital
UAE Attracts $700M in H1 2022 Investment, Maintains Position as MENA’s VC Capital
August 18, 2022  |  Europe

One of the biggest Middle East and North Africa (MENA) economies, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has cemented its position as the leading destination for...

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Mobile Wallets Offer Egypt Digital Transformation and Use Case Expansion
Mobile Wallets Offer Egypt Digital Transformation and Use Case Expansion
August 18, 2022  |  Payments Innovation

According to World Bank data, in 2021 just 22% of the Egyptian population over the age of 15 owned a debit or credit card, and...

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4 Years After Passing Its Startup Act, AI Proves to Be Winner for Tunisia
4 Years After Passing Its Startup Act, AI Proves to Be Winner for Tunisia
August 17, 2022  |  Startups

Last month, Nigeria passed a bill through the Senate and House of Representatives that is designed to foster a culture of innovation and a supportive...

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How Mobile Device Manufacturing Is Boosting Growth in Egypt’s Electronics Sector
How Mobile Device Manufacturing Is Boosting Growth in Egypt’s Electronics Sector
August 16, 2022  |  Technology

Egypt’s manufacturing sector is not known for its high degree of specialization in electronics, and like many others, the country has traditionally relied heavily on...

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UAE-Based Alaan Introduces Cashback Business Card
UAE-Based Alaan Introduces Cashback Business Card
August 15, 2022  |  B2B Payments

United Arab Emirates-based corporate spend management firm Alaan has rolled out the UAE’s first business cashback card, a press release said Monday (Aug. 15). Get...

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