12th Global Islamic Microfinance Forum
The 12th edition of the Forum will be held on 2 – 4 December 2024 with a two-day post event workshop on practical aspects of Islamic micro, agriculture and rural finance.
Barq and Mastercard Collaborate to Transform Payment Technology in Saudi Arabia
The partnership aims to empower Barq’s customers through Mastercard Gateway by enhancing the payment acceptance capabilities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Burkinabé Communities Use Performance-Based Grants to Invest in Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Water
The UNCDF designed the Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility (LoCAL) to help strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities such as Saponé in the Centre-Sud Region, Loumbila in the Plateau-Central Region and Pabré in the Centre Region of Burkina Faso.
Working to Promote Food Security in Burkina Faso
Claire Lossiané of YIKRI, winner of the 2023 European Microfinance Award, reflects on the MFI’s programs to combat malnutrition.
SAMA Licenses Fintech Company Loan to Provide Consumer Microfinance Solutions
With the new licensee, there are now six authorized companies offering consumer microfinance solutions in Saudi Arabia.
IrisGuard Partners With Elm to Help Boost Financial Inclusion in the Developing World
The world's first Iris-enabled payment platform and a leading provider of innovative Government digital services collaborate for more efficient, inclusive and trusted distribution social protection payments.
SVC Launches New Investment in Fintech VC Funds Product at the Financial Sector Conference 2023
Saudi Venture Capital Company, in partnership with the Capital Market Authority and the Financial Sector Development Program has launched a new product designed to support the growth of the fintech industry in Saudi Arabia.
Grameen Foundation Grants a First Loan to the Microfinance Institution Baobab in Burkina Faso
Through its subsidiaries, Baobab provides financial services to half a million microentrepreneurs and small businesses, thus allowing access to financing to people who are not currently supported by traditional banks.
New Mastercard Study Reveals Rapid Shift Toward Digital Payments in Saudi Arabia
Up to 77 percent of consumers in the Kingdom spending more money online since the onset of the pandemic.
Saudi Arabian Savings App Hakbah Forms Partnership With Visa
The solution offers customers a convenient and simple method for Savings Groups’ habit.