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Tabby, a top digital financial services company, just won the FinTech Startup of the Year award for MENA in 2026 from Global Brands magazine! This big win really shows how they're leading the way with innovative payment solutions across the Middle East and North Africa.
Tamara, the Saudi flexible payment platform, is really stepping up its game in the Middle East! They've just secured a license in the UAE, teamed up with global partners, and landed a massive $2.4 billion in funding. This big move helps them offer even more innovative, interest-free payment options across the region.
Sahl started as an app to top up electricity meters using NFC technology. It quickly grew into a super app, now serving over 12 million users, and has big plans to become a full-fledged digital bank.
Mourad Kassem, ADCB's Head of Digital Transformation, shared that the bank has been all-in on a clear digital transformation strategy since it started operations in Egypt back in 2020. He emphasized that this wasn't just about reacting to market shifts; it was a carefully planned vision to earn customer and investor trust and really solidify ADCB's spot in the market.
Hey there! Did you know iScore, Egypt's very first credit bureau, has been a key player in the nation's financial scene since it started operations in 2008? Founded in 2005 and overseen by the Central Bank of Egypt, it connects with all banks and credit providers, making it super important for financial decision-making across the country.
