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dLocal Partners with Bolt to Expand Ridesharing in Emerging Markets
dLocal teams up with Bolt to streamline local payments across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. The partnership uses dLocal’s single API to enable cost-efficient, reliable payment solutions, supporting drivers, riders, and Bolt’s expansion into emerging markets.
Tamara Secures $2.4B Asset-Backed Facility to Boost Regional Expansion
Saudi fintech unicorn Tamara raises up to $2.4B in the region’s largest asset-backed facility, refinancing prior debt and supporting new credit and payment products, accelerating growth, and aligning with KSA’s Vision 2030 and financial sector goals.
Overcoming Resistance: The Human Side of Digital Transformation
Digital transformation often fails due to cultural resistance, misaligned leadership, and talent gaps. Learn how human-centred strategies, leadership buy-in, and continuous upskilling drive successful change in organisations, illustrated by Under Armour and IKEA case studies.
Tandem Wins Isle of Man Innovation Challenge with AI-Powered Early Learning Platform
Tandem, an AI-driven platform transforming screen time into personalised storybooks and activities for children, has won the Isle of Man Innovation Challenge 2025. Already in 1,500+ homes, it supports early development, emotional wellbeing, and family connection.
Botim Partners with Commercial Bank of Ethiopia to Streamline UAE-Ethiopia Remittances
Botim and CBE launch a landmark partnership, enabling Ethiopians in the UAE to send secure, flexible remittances to Ethiopia via direct accounts, cash pick-up, and mobile wallets, boosting financial access and supporting Ethiopia’s growing economy.
VentureSouq Closes $2nd FinTech Fund to Boost MENA Innovation
GCC-based VC firm VentureSouq closes its second FinTech Fund, targeting early-stage startups across MENA in payments, digital banking, InsurTech, and AI-driven solutions, backed by top regional and global institutional investors.