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Tamara Secures Restricted Finance License from UAE Central Bank

Tamara has officially been granted a restricted finance license by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). As one of the UAE’s leading fintech platforms, the company has strengthened its standing as a trusted financial partner. Gaining full regulatory status marks a significant milestone, enabling Tamara to contribute to the objectives of the UAE Vision […]

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Tamara Secures US$2.4 Billion Asset-Backed Facility

Tamara, Saudi Arabia’s first homegrown fintech unicorn, has secured an asset-backed facility of up to US$2.4 billion, the largest of its kind in the region, from a group of major financial institutions including Goldman Sachs, Citi, and Apollo funds. The deal fully refinances and expands on a previous US$500 million facility arranged by Goldman Sachs. […]

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EazyPay Partners with Tamara to Support BNPL Expansion in Bahrain

Eazy Financial Services (EazyPay), a Bahraini financial institution focused on Point-of-Sale (POS) and online payment gateway acquiring services, has entered into a partnership with Tamara, a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) provider in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Under the agreement, EazyPay will act as Tamara’s local acquirer and offer its payment gateway infrastructure to […]

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Amazon Payment Services Adds Tamara to Expand BNPL Options in UAE and Saudi Arabia

Amazon Payment Services, a digital payments provider in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has added Tamara, a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) provider in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), to its payment options. The partnership allows businesses in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to offer split […]

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Stride Ventures Expands in Saudi as Venture Debt Surges in GCC

Stride Ventures, a India-based player in venture debt, has announced a significant expansion across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), with Saudi Arabia at the centre of its regional strategy. This includes doubling its local team and opening a second regional office, signalling a growing focus on alternative financing models in the region. The announcement aligns […]

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