Well, this is interesting. The buy-now-pay-later space has been a hot one for quite a while so it’s no surprise that we see new launches in the Middle East. Congratulations to founder Hosam Arab for raising $2m seed to kick things off. Bring on the launch! Tabby has raised $2 million in seed funding to […]
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Riyad Bank sets aside SAR 100m ($27m) for FinTech Investments
It is always exciting to read these kinds of announcements from banks because it evidences that the ‘lights are on’ and someone is at home, as the phrase goes – that they are (hopefully_ serious about examining and experimenting with the emerging FinTech ecosystem. So good luck to all at Riyad Bank. More details below. […]
DIFC announces $10m for FinTech investments
It’s stimulating to see the different areas in the Middle East begin to focus on the importance of investing in FinTech. Just a little while ago, Bahrain’s FinTech Hub announced it’s own FinTech fund. I’m excited to see the next steps! Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has unveiled its $10 million fintech fund for start-ups […]
Plug and Play is heading to the Middle East
I’ve long been a big fan of the Plug and Play Tech Center. I visited their home in Sunnyvale, California, recently and it was a thriving hive of energy, excitement and can-do attitudes, all rolled into one. I have been watching them diligently export their formula to other markets and I was wondering if the […]
