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UAE-based payment gateway Teller is partnering with Jordan's quick commerce app, Jeet. This collaboration aims to significantly improve Jeet's payment system, enabling fast and secure digital transactions while also supporting cash-on-delivery. It's a move to make quick commerce even smoother and more efficient for customers.
UAE-based payment gateway Teller is partnering with Jordan's quick commerce app, Jeet. This collaboration aims to significantly improve Jeet's payment system, enabling fast and secure digital transactions while also supporting cash-on-delivery. It's a move to make quick commerce even smoother and more efficient for customers.
Abdulaziz Al-Houti, a seasoned investment expert, has joined Propeller, a venture capital firm focused on AI infrastructure, as a General Partner. His move comes at a crucial time as global investment in AI infrastructure is surging, and he brings a wealth of experience from his previous role at Jahez Group and other financial institutions to help guide startups from their early stages to global expansion.
Let's talk about SkipCash! This Doha-based FinTech company, founded in 2019, is making waves in digital payments. They're fully licensed by the Qatar Central Bank and follow strict PCI DSS standards to keep your card data safe. Basically, they're all about simplifying how businesses and customers handle money digitally.
Whiteshield has a clear vision: they want to help people and communities learn quicker, boost growth and innovation, and connect folks with great opportunities and resources. They're doing this by creating smart tech solutions specifically for governments and organizations, using AI to turn complex data into clear insights for better decisions.
FINA, a Saudi FinTech company, is making it easier for businesses to get the funding they need. They offer smart, short and medium-term financing solutions by looking at real-world data like invoices, sales, and payment history. This helps companies access money faster and make quicker financial decisions.
Rozenama is using artificial intelligence in its tools to create better services. This helps merchants manage their businesses more easily and use modern technology to make their operations smoother.
The National Telecommunications Institute (NTI) is now accepting registrations for the final phase of its Cybersecurity SuperHero Academy. This program offers specialized training in Cloud Security and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) to develop highly skilled professionals.
SILQ, a Saudi company, is creating an innovative digital ecosystem that connects business-to-business trade with payments, logistics, and financing. This integrated approach aims to boost the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across emerging markets, offering a comprehensive solution beyond just buying and selling.
Doctor Book, a Syrian HealthTech startup, just raised $16,000 in pre-seed funding at a $200,000 valuation! This investment will help them develop their platform, connecting patients with doctors and medical centers across the Syrian market, and using AI to make healthcare easier for everyone.
Editorial reporting organised by the sectors shaping the MENA ecosystem.
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