The Saudi Exchange attracted $1.6 billion in net foreign inflows as regional markets saw net selling amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

The partnership aims to expand faster and more transparent cross-border payments and remittance services from the UAE.

The financing facility from MSMEDA will help Fawry expand digital lending to smaller businesses across Egypt.

The Shariah-compliant facility from Fasanara Capital will expand embedded financing for Saudi SMEs.

The technology firms have signed an agreement to expand AI infrastructure and enterprise adoption in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.

The Central Bank of the UAE has begun rolling out Jaywan, a national payment card accepted across the country and abroad.

RiseUp, A15 and BitRoot partnered with NVIDIA to bring its startup ecosystem to Egyptian founders.

Volarix Global says it will roll out infrastructure projects in phases as regulatory, technical and commercial milestones are met.

VOVE ID has launched the Compliance Infrastructure Program to help African startups identify compliance gaps early through assessments, expert guidance and practical roadmaps before scaling.

The funding round, led by Merak Capital, will support the studio's plans to develop mobile games for international audiences.

The DFSA-regulated firm will use proprietary AI across investment management for institutional and professional clients.

Microfinance companies continued to hold the largest share of the market as SME financing and loan limits increased during the first quarter of 2026.