MNT-Halan, Egypt and the MENA region’s leading fintech company, has announced a strategic partnership with Visa, the global leader in digital payments, to introduce a new generation of Visa-powered Halan cards. The collaboration is set to accelerate financial inclusion, expand access to prepaid and instant credit solutions, and support Egypt’s transition toward a digitally enabled,
Jigar Sagar’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Growing up, he spent his early years assisting his father at a small shop nestled in the vibrant Gold Souk of Sharjah. This hands-on experience served as the foundation for what would become an extraordinary path in the world of business. Over the years, Jigar has transformed
BlueFive Capital last week hosted its inaugural Shareholder Summit, bringing together the firm’s foundational partners who supported its vision from the outset. The gathering took place in Riyadh, highlighting the Kingdom’s growing role as a regional and global investment hub. The Summit opened with an exclusive tour of historic Diriyah, offering shareholders a cultural immersion
Malak El Baba- Country Manager Visa
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has entered into a strategic agreement with Emaar Properties to expand the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station, addressing sustained growth in passenger demand at one of the city’s busiest transport hubs. The expansion will increase the station’s total area from 6,700 to 8,500 square metres and significantly enhance its
NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Fahad Bin Sultan University in Tabuk, marking a significant step toward strengthening local talent and research capabilities in Saudi Arabia’s emerging clean energy ecosystem. The collaboration, formalized through a three-year Memorandum of Understanding, establishes a structured framework for cooperation across education, applied research,
In a milestone that highlights the growing influence of Egyptian women in the fintech landscape, Malak Al Baba, Country Manager of Visa Egypt, has been awarded Best Woman Leader in Corporate Transformation – Payment Sector by Women’s Tabloid. The award recognizes her outstanding leadership in driving institutional transformation and advancing the digital payments ecosystem in
NextEra, a fast-growing subsidiary of Aramco Digital, has announced the appointment of Mr. Mohammad AlSaif as its new Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, marking a significant addition to the company’s executive leadership team. This strategic appointment comes under the leadership of NextEra’s pioneering CEO, Dina Abo-Onoq, widely recognized for her visionary approach and dynamic leadership.
In a world often obsessed with metrics and money, Jigar stands out as a refreshing force of perspective and persistence. For this Dubai-based entrepreneur, success isn’t measured by bank balances alone, but by the battles fought — and won — in the journey of building something meaningful. “It’s not all about money,” Jigar says. “It’s
In the ever-evolving ecosystem of Middle Eastern startups, few figures stand out quite like Mohamed Aboulnaga (Nagaty) the Egyptian entrepreneur and CEO of Exits MENA, the region’s pioneering digital platform for startup acquisitions and secondary share liquidity. Known for his visionary approach and relentless drive, Aboulnaga is reshaping how founders, investors, and acquirers navigate the