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thefintechtimes.com > riyadh-prepares-to-host-the-worlds-tech-ecosystem-as-leap-5-targets-global-expansion-and-billions-in-investment

Riyadh Prepares to Host the World's Tech Ecosystem as LEAP 5 Targets Global Expansion and Billions in Investment

1+ hour, 59+ min ago  (300+ words) Co-organised by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and Tahaluf, the fifth edition reflects the Kingdom's growing role as a hub for innovation under Vision 2030. With the 2025 event acting…...

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thefintechtimes.com > adx-and-al-ramz-capital-launch-stock-trading-competition-offering-1-million-etihad-guest-miles

ADX and Al Ramz Capital Launch Stock Trading Competition Offering 1 million Etihad Guest Miles

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (308+ words) Dubbed the "Al Ramz Investment and Trading Competition," the initiative is described as the region's first hands-on, direct stock market competition designed to foster strategic financial planning and nurture a long-term savings and investment culture. The trading competition allows both…...

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thefintechtimes.com > nocfo-taps-salt-edge-to-deliver-in-app-pay-by-bank-for-smes-in-finland-and-germany

NoCFO Taps Salt Edge to Deliver in-App 'Pay by Bank' for SMEs in Finland and Germany

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (499+ words) NoCFO partners with Salt Edge to add Pay by Bank for 3,000+ users, enabling in-app invoice payments ahead of its 2026 Germany expansion. The post NoCFO Taps Salt Edge to Deliver in-App "Pay by Bank" for SMEs in Finland and Germany appeared…...

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thefintechtimes.com > hub71-and-eca-launch-2026-anjal-z-cohort-to-accelerate-early-childhood-tech-in-abu-dhabi

Hub71 and ECA Launch 2026 Anjal Z Cohort to Accelerate Early Childhood Tech in Abu Dhabi

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (361+ words) Anjal Z is an experiential fellowship programme dedicated to supporting global startups that are developing solutions to address early childhood challenges. The announcement builds upon a strategic agreement signed last year, which formally integrated Anjal Z into an ECA-dedicated track…...

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thefintechtimes.com > ebay-introduces-pay-by-bank-for-uk-shoppers-and-backs-truelayer-with-strategic-investment

eBay Introduces 'Pay by Bank' for UK Shoppers and Backs TrueLayer with Strategic Investment

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (109+ words) The collaboration introduces a "Pay by Bank" option at checkout, marking a significant step in the diversification of the e-commerce giant"s payments mix. With the new integration, UK buyers can pay for their purchases directly from their bank accounts. According…...

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thefintechtimes.com > botim-money-adds-digital-silver-to-its-fractional-investing-suite-from-aed-10

botim money adds Digital Silver to its Fractional Investing Suite from AED 10

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (178+ words) According to botim, the new digital silver capability is designed to lower the traditional entry barriers associated with bulk purchases and the offline handling of physical metals. Instead, users gain a simpler way to access silver through a regulated, in-app…...

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thefintechtimes.com > uks-first-online-fintech-platform-launched-to-help-smes-manage-debt-and-avoid-borrowing-pitfalls

UK’s First Online Fintech Platform Launched to Help SMEs Manage Debt and Avoid Borrowing Pitfalls

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (258+ words) The platform has been designed to tackle the nation's "90billion SME lending gap'a statistic highlighted by Allica Bank'and provide vital support to businesses that struggle to understand their debt situation. According to the company, a lack of clarity often leads SMEs…...

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thefintechtimes.com > wio-bank-and-kibsons-partner-to-bolster-uae-food-supply-chains-and-reward-grocery-shoppers

Wio Bank and Kibsons Partner to Bolster UAE Food Supply Chains and Reward Grocery Shoppers

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (218+ words) A core component of the partnership is the provision of supply chain finance solutions to Kibsons. Wio's financing aims to improve liquidity and cash-flow visibility across Kibsons' extensive operations, which encompass import, distribution, retail, and e-commerce. With a large and…...

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thefintechtimes.com > ericsson-and-mastercard-partner-to-accelerate-global-digital-money-movement-and-financial-inclusion

Ericsson and Mastercard Partner to Accelerate Global Digital Money Movement and Financial Inclusion

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (208+ words) According to the announcement, these combined capabilities aim to catalyse innovation and growth in the sector by offering several key advantages: They accelerate the time to market for new payment services. They create new revenue streams and strengthen digital ecosystems…...

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thefintechtimes.com > emirates-nbd-brings-carbon-tracking-to-enbd-x-app-to-drive-sustainable-spending

Emirates NBD Brings Carbon Tracking to ENBD X App to Drive Sustainable Spending

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (158+ words) The new feature, dubbed the ENBD X Carbon Calculator, will be available directly within the ENBD X Mobile Banking app. It allows nearly two million users to link their financial wellbeing with tangible climate action. By providing a visual representation…...