Lucidity Insights' Special Fintech Report

Growth Strategies

New Lucidity Insights Report Highlights the Middle East as a New Global Fintech Contender

The Middle East's Fintech sector is entering a pivotal phase, with 2025 set to be a defining year for the region

Finance

The Rise of NeoBanks in the Middle East

The appeal of neobanks lies in their customer-centricity and lean operating models.

Finance

Why Startups Are Investing in ERP Systems Earlier than Ever

The rise of cloud-based ERP has significantly lowered adoption barriers, providing scalable solutions at low cost, implementable even for the smallest of ventures.

Finance

The Path to Sustainable Fintech Growth in MENA: SAP's Perspective

To attract funding and become the next unicorn, a unified data platform strategy will be critical.

Growth Strategies

The Barriers to Fintech and Its Adoption in the Middle East

Regulatory fragmentation hampers cross-border collaboration, while a shortage of skilled tech talent stifles innovation.

Growth Strategies

Building the Future: Drivers to Fintech and Its Adoption in the Middle East

Economic strength, coupled with some strong drivers, is creating a fertile ground for fintech development.

Growth Strategies

SAP Digital Currency Hub: Transforming Cross-Border Payments Through Digital Currencies

Blockchain technology and stablecoins have emerged as powerful solutions to the inefficiencies of traditional payment systems.

Finance

Geidea: Driving Saudi Arabia's Cashless Revolution in Support of Vision 2030

Recognizing the impending digital revolution, Abdullah Faisal Al-Othman established Geidea to democratize payment technologies, aiming to empower SMEs and foster financial inclusion.

Growth Strategies

Tabby: the First Independent Fintech Unicorn in the Middle East

As the demand for BNPL services soars in the Middle East, Tabby has emerged as a pioneering force in the industry.

Growth Strategies

10 Graphs You Need to See About Fintech in the Middle East

Fintechs have been bubbling up the world over, and their strong foothold in the Middle East is no exception.

Technology

The Rise of Middle East Fintech: Unicorns, Investments, and Regional Growth

Middle East fintech funding peaked in 2023, with US$4.2 billion worth of funding raised by fintech startups.

Technology

The State of Fintech in 2024

The top five most valuable fintech companies are industry leaders in payments, digital banking, and blockchain, boasting multi-billion dollar valuations.