fintech

Stories tagged fintech

• Revolut's UAE Remittance Plans Face Regulatory Scrutiny

  Revolut's plans to expand its remittance services in the UAE are being closely monitored by regulators, who are seeking to balance innovation with consumer protection.

  3 Jul 2026

• Mubadala invests in Koho, fintech valued at $1.33 bn

  Mubadala's investment in Koho lifts the fintech's valuation to $1.33 billion, marking a notable move by Abu Dhabi's sovereign fund.

  11 Jun 2026

• Hamzeh Abu Qamar’s ‘cold cake’ gamble lands a meeting with Sarwa

  UAE jobseeker Hamzeh Abu Qamar mailed a cake to Sarwa, turning a creative gesture into a meeting opportunity for the fintech platform.

  9 Jun 2026

• du Launches $50 Million Venture Fund du Ventures

  UAE telecom operator du launched du Ventures, a $50 million fund to invest in technology startups.

  6 Jun 2026

• Wealthsimple expands retail trading with new pre-IPO access

  Wealthsimple is set to offer retail investors direct pre-IPO access, marking a major shift in private market entry that mirrors fintech growth in Abu Dhabi.

  29 May 2026

• Tether and Georgia partner to launch GEL stablecoin pegged to the lari

  Tether is expanding its global digital asset footprint with plans to launch a new stablecoin pegged to the Georgian lari.

  28 May 2026

• Hub71 startups secure fresh funding as MENA tech sectors expand

  Hub71 startups are drawing significant investor interest as regional capital flows into fintech, HR tech, and artificial intelligence.

  23 May 2026