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    Egypt’s Swvl Extends Profit Streak to Three Quarters on GCC Expansion

    Swvl’s journey has been marked by significant challenges since its $1.5bn SPAC merger in early 2022.
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    Moroccan Proptech Yakeey Gets $7M Backing from IFC to Fix ‘Opaque’ Real Estate Market

    Launched in 2023 by Karim Beqqali, a veteran of the real estate sector and founder of Yamed Group...
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    YC Alum Chari Raises $12M to Launch a Banking-as-a-Service Platform in Morocco

    The YC-backed startup is pursuing a dual strategy: embedding financial services for mom-and-pop shops while also offering its fintech infrastructure to other businesses.
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    Egypt’s Exclusive Digital Banking Club Opens Doors to Middle East and Africa’s Largest Bank

    Aspiring digital banks are required to have a minimum issued and paid-up capital of EGP 2 billion ($41 million).
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