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FinTechs Resolve Banking Barriers, Empower Egypt’s Unbanked With Mobile Technology

FinTechs Resolve Banking Barriers, Empower Egypt’s Unbanked With Mobile Technology
FinTechs Resolve Banking Barriers, Empower Egypt’s Unbanked With Mobile Technology
July 21, 2022  |  Financial Inclusion

Until recently, it could take up to three days to transfer funds between accounts in Egypt, but the introduction of instant banking payments has completely...

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PYMNTS GCC Series: Saudi Arabia, at the Intersection of Tech and Islamic Finance
PYMNTS GCC Series: Saudi Arabia, at the Intersection of Tech and Islamic Finance
July 20, 2022  |  Europe

In this final installment of the PYMNTS GCC series, we assess the FinTech space in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the most populous country...

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Tribal Credit Offers Expense Management for MSMEs
Tribal Credit Offers Expense Management for MSMEs
July 18, 2022  |  Technology

Global FinTech firm Tribal Credit has debuted its expense management platform, giving micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the Middle East and North Africa...

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B2B eCommerce Firm Tradeling Teams With Amazon Payment Services
B2B eCommerce Firm Tradeling Teams With Amazon Payment Services
July 18, 2022  |  Partnerships

Dubai-based B2B eCommerce platform Tradeling has launched its first collaboration with Amazon Payment Services, according to a Monday (July 18) press release. Get the Full...

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Central African Republic Set to Start Crypto Sales
Central African Republic Set to Start Crypto Sales
July 15, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The Central African Republic will start selling its cryptocurrency, Sango Coin, next week, saying it will be worth $21 million. Get the Full Story Complete...

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PYMNTS GCC Series: Still in Its Infancy, Oman FinTech Hub Shows Huge Potential for Growth
PYMNTS GCC Series: Still in Its Infancy, Oman FinTech Hub Shows Huge Potential for Growth
July 15, 2022  |  Europe

Often referred to as rentier states due to their dependence on oil revenue, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,...

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Zazuu Raises $2M for African Remittance Platform
Zazuu Raises $2M for African Remittance Platform
July 13, 2022  |  Investments

African money movement platform Zazuu has completed a $2 million fundraising round that will allow it to build a more robust remittance offering for residents...

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PYMNTS GCC Series: Bahrain Drives Open Banking Adoption in MENA
PYMNTS GCC Series: Bahrain Drives Open Banking Adoption in MENA
July 12, 2022  |  Banking

In the second installment of this series on the state of FinTech ecosystems in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), PYMNTS will be taking a look...

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