PayPal Ventures Pauses Investments, Casting Doubt Over $100M MEA Fund
PayPal Ventures Pauses New Investments, Raising Questions Over $100M MEA Fund PayPal Ventures has paused new investment activity and is reviewing its structure, creating uncertainty around its previously announced US$100 million commitment to startups across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), according to reporting cited by FWDSTART and confirmed by a PayPal spokesperson. The company […]
Read MoreUAE Cyber Accelerator Backs First 23 Startups in Push to Scale 500
UAE Cybersecurity Accelerator Launches First Cohort of 23 Startups The UAE Cybersecurity Council and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have completed the first cohort of their cybersecurity startup accelerator, marking an early step in a broader effort to scale more than 500 startups through the programme. The initiative is designed to support the development of locally […]
Read MoreHuawei Sees Middle East as Key Region in AI Token Economy Shift
Huawei Sees Middle East as Key Region in AI Token Economy Shift Huawei has outlined a new framework for token monetisation in mobile networks, positioning the Middle East as a strategic market for the next phase of artificial intelligence-driven connectivity. The company presented the concept at Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2026, where it urged telecom […]
Read MoreBotim Money Targets Unbanked UAE Workers with Virtual IBANs
Botim Money Launches Virtual IBAN Wallets for Unbanked Workers in the UAE Botim Money has introduced virtual IBAN-enabled wallets in the UAE, in a move aimed at expanding access to financial services for blue-collar workers who have traditionally been underserved by conventional banks. The new offering allows eligible users to receive an International Bank Account […]
Read MoreLean Technologies and Ziina Launch One-Tap Pay by Bank in the UAE
Lean Technologies and Ziina Launch One-Tap Pay by Bank in the UAE Lean Technologies and Ziina have introduced a one-tap pay by bank feature in the UAE, expanding the local account-to-account payments landscape with a more streamlined way for users to fund digital wallets. The integration is built on Lean’s open finance infrastructure and is […]
Read MoreINFINIOS and Circle Partner to Expand Stablecoin Infrastructure in the Middle East
INFINIOS and Circle Partner to Expand Stablecoin Infrastructure in the Middle East INFINIOS has entered into an agreement with Circle Internet Financial to integrate stablecoin infrastructure into its digital payment and treasury offerings, in a move aimed at strengthening enterprise and institutional financial services across the Middle East. According to the announcement, the collaboration will […]
Read MoreLexisNexis Expands in GCC With Localised Legal AI Launch
LexisNexis Expands in the GCC With Localised Legal AI Launch LexisNexis is deepening its presence across the Middle East and wider Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) through a multi-million-dollar investment focused on technology, content localisation and product development. The move is designed to support legal professionals operating in the region’s increasingly complex regulatory environment. The company […]
Read MoreFuze and Halborn Partner to Secure Institutional Digital Assets
Fuze and Halborn Partner to Strengthen Institutional Digital Asset Security Fuze has announced a partnership with cybersecurity firm Halborn aimed at helping banks and other financial institutions launch compliant digital asset services. The collaboration brings together Fuze’s regulated digital asset infrastructure and Halborn’s cybersecurity expertise to support institutions entering the market with stronger security and […]
Read MoreHSBC and Mastercard Introduce Mobile Virtual Corporate Cards in UAE
HSBC and Mastercard Launch Mobile Virtual Corporate Cards in the UAE HSBC has partnered with Mastercard to introduce a mobile virtual card solution for corporate clients in the UAE, expanding digital payment options for business spending and travel expenses. The new offering allows companies to embed tokenised virtual commercial cards directly into digital wallets, enabling […]
Read MoreInvest Qatar Introduces VC Funding Module for Startup Access
Invest Qatar Launches Venture Capital Funding Module to Streamline Startup Access Invest Qatar has introduced a new venture capital funding module on its digital gateway platform, aiming to make it easier for startups to connect with institutional investors. The module was developed in partnership with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and is designed to consolidate […]
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