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Forbes Middle East has revealed its annual Fintech 50 list, recognizing the region\u2019s leading trailblazers in the digital financial services sector as they navigate shifting consumer expectations in an increasingly digital landscape. The ranked companies have collectively processed over $240 billion in transactions and secured more than $3.8 billion in total funding.<\/span><\/p>\n

The ranking was determined based on external investment, total transaction volume, app downloads, active users, consumer impact, geographic footprint, and achievements in innovation, growth, and expansion over the past year. Fintech entities affiliated with exchange houses, traditional banks, or government institutions were not considered.<\/span><\/p>\n

After securing $160 million in a Series E funding round in February 2025, Saudi-based fintech giant Tabby propelled its valuation to $3.3 billion, making it the region\u2019s most valuable fintech startup and earning it the top spot in the 2025 Fintech 50 ranking.<\/span><\/p>\n

Egyptian e-payments pioneer Fawry lands in second place, backed by its 53.1 million-strong customer base. Saudi Arabia\u2019s Insurtech and banking solutions firm Rasan follows in third, having gone public on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) in 2024, with a market cap of nearly $1.9 billion as of February 20, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 2025 list highlights companies from 11 countries and introduces 12 new entrants, including digital asset platform CoinMENA, U.A.E.-based Ziina, and Egypt\u2019s Sahl. The U.A.E. leads the ranking with 13 fintech firms, followed by Egypt (12) and Saudi Arabia (10), collectively representing 70% of the list.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Of the 50 listees, 14 were founded by solo entrepreneurs, making up 28% of the ranking.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
The Middle East\u2019s Fintech 50:\u00a0 Country Breakdown<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
U.A.E.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n13<\/span><\/td>\nJordan\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Egypt<\/span><\/td>\n12<\/span><\/td>\nMorocco<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saudi Arabia\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n10<\/span><\/td>\nOman\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kuwait\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\nYemen<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Iraq<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\nTunisia<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bahrain<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The Middle East\u2019s Fintech 50 \u2013 Meet The Top 10\u00a0<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

1 | Tabby<\/span><\/p>\n

Shopping & financial services app\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

HQ: <\/b>Saudi Arabia<\/span><\/p>\n

2 | Fawry\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

E-payment platform<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

HQ: <\/b>Egypt<\/span><\/p>\n

3 | Rasan<\/span><\/p>\n

Insurtech & banking solutions<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

HQ: <\/b>Saudi Arabia<\/span><\/p>\n

4 | Wio Bank<\/span><\/p>\n

Digital banking platform<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

HQ: <\/b>U.A.E.<\/span><\/p>\n

5 | MyFatoorah<\/span><\/p>\n

Payment solutions company<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

HQ: <\/b>Kuwait<\/span><\/p>\n

6 | MadfoatCom\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bill presentment & payment system<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

HQ: <\/b>Jordan<\/span><\/p>\n

7 | MNT-Halan\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lending, BNPL & payments platform<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

HQ: <\/b>Egypt<\/span><\/p>\n

8 | Thndr<\/span><\/p>\n

Investment platform<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

HQ: <\/b>Egypt<\/span><\/p>\n

9 | e& money<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Financial super-app<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

HQ: <\/b>U.A.E.<\/span><\/p>\n

10 | Valu<\/span><\/p>\n

Financial technology company<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

HQ: <\/b>Egypt<\/span><\/p>\n

Click here<\/i><\/b><\/a> to view the complete list of The Middle East\u2019s Fintech 50 for 2025.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Forbes Middle East has revealed its annual Fintech 50 list, recognizing the region\u2019s leading trailblazers in the digital financial services sector as they navigate shifting consumer expectations in an increasingly digital landscape. The ranked companies have collectively processed over $240 billion in transactions and secured more than $3.8 billion in total funding. 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