80 Top Arab World Lending Companies and Startups

May 12, 2022

This article showcases our top picks for the best Arab World based Lending companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Lending industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.

We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.

We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:

  • Innovation
    • Innovative ideas
    • Innovative route to market
    • Innovative product
  • Growth
    • Exceptional growth
    • Exceptional growth strategy
  • Management
  • Societal impact

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Top Arab World Lending Startups

Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.

Beehive

Beehive

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Beehive connect businesses looking for finance with investors, building mutually beneficial partnerships for growth.

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MNT-Halan

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MNT-Halan is a microfinance lending and payments company.

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Invygo

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Invygo app-based car subscription company that gives customers an access to dealership verified cars.

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Kashat

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Kashat is the first of its kind mobile app in Egypt designed to help micro businesses owners with small loans and other financial services

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AFS

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AFS provides card processing, merchant acquiring, online fraud monitoring and leading payment solutions to financial sectors.

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Funding Souq

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Funding Souq ia digital lending platform that connects investors with established SMEs that are seeking business loans.

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Lnddo

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Digital Lending for SMEs

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FinFirst Capital

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The”” SuperApp for everything finance and money.

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Agel

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Agel is Egypt’s First Islamic Fintech; aiming to provide alternative financing solutions that cater MSMEs unique needs.

MNT-Halan

Solfeh

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Solfeh is a FinTech micro-lending platform, providing same-day emergency cash advancements to salaried employees.

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Let’sGrant

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Let’sGrant is a Point of Sale Lending Platform making the lending process at consumer goods stores fast, simple and flexible for everyone.

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Fibr Labs

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Fibr Labs offers an application that makes instant connections.

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Forus Financial

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Marketplace, AI, Lending, Investments, Financing, Artificial Intelligence

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Splintr

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Splintr is the first Buy Now Pay Later company in the GCC region, offering customers multiple payment options at the point of checkout.

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Soulwallet

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A unique UAE based comparison site which helps customers make well informed personal finance decisions.

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Wethaq Capital Markets

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Wethaq Capital leading regulated venture in Islamic Capital Markets

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Demind

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Demind is a holding company that provides investments for hospitality, ICT, lifestyle, and real estate industries.

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CIH BANK

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CIH BANK is a Moroccan bank that offers retail banking services.

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Bahrain Credit

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Bahrain Credit provides car financing and insurance services in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

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Al Khalij Commercial Bank

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Al Khaliji is a commercial bank engaged in providing banking products and services to its business, corporate, and international customers.

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Mawarid Finance

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Mawarid Finance offers loans, business deposits, credit cards, bonds, insurance and investment banking services.

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Ali Zaid Al Quraishi & Brothers

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Ali Zaid Al Quraishi & Brothers provides investment strategy and advisory services for the automotive, industrial, and real estate sectors.

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Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait

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Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait is a commercial bank offers services on telebanking, e-banking lending loans for individuals and businesses.

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Tas’heel Finance

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Tas’heel Finance offers banking, personal loans, capital investment, and personal finance services under Shari’ah compliant financing.

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Bank Melli Iran

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Bank Melli Iran offers savings and current accounts, fixed deposits, personal and business loans, telephone, and internet banking services.

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BearBull Global Investments Group

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BearBull Global Investments Group provides wealth, real estate advisory and financing solutions and services.

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The Industrial Bank of Kuwait

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The Industrial Bank of Kuwait focuses on finance and supports industrial development.

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SRH

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SRH provides venture capital, commercial lending, and investment management services for the growth of enterprises.

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Bidaya

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Bidaya is a provider of home financing services.

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Alubaf Bank

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Alubaf Bank offers working capital and project financing, foreign exchange transactions, treasury products, and trade finance services.

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First Abu Dhabi Bank

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First Abu Dhabi Bank is a financial services-based company.

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Housing and Development Bank

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Housing and Development Bank is a commercial bank that provides housing loans and other financial services in Egypt.

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CNEP Banque

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CNEP Banque offers real estate loans, saving, checking accounts, credit cards, e-payments, insurance and electronic banking services.

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Endorse

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Endorse provides customized non-banking financial and FinTech solutions along with offers lending services to industries and individuals.

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Tanmeyah

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Tanmeyah is a fast-growing financial services provider with a focus on low income groups, both businesses and individuals, of the society.

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Giad Holding Co.

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Giad Holding Co. operates in lending, real estate and other related financial service business.

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Al Salam Group Holding

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Al Salam Group Holding is engaged in investment operations in different sectors including real estate and lending credit to other companies.

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Grand Capital

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Grand Capital provides investment and securities brokerage to businesses and individuals.

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Watania

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Watania provides insurance and financial services for Personal and Commercial business lines.

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AlRaedah Finance

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AlRaedah Finance provides e-commerce financing, point of sale financing, and financial solution for small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Alkifah Holding

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AlKifah Holding provides investment management and consulting services to construction, financing and education industries.

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Sofac

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Sofac is a financial service company.

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Egyptian Exchange

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Egyptian Exchange is a platform that provides stock data, securities, bonds and information services for trading and stock exchanges.

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Ki Company

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Ki Company provides banking card solutions including prepaid, MasterCard, credit and debit card as well as electronic payments services.

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Central Bank Of Jordan

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Central Bank Of Jordan is a government bank that offers financial services such as depositing, lending, financing and banking.

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Saudi EXIM

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Saudi EXIM is a financial institution that offers insurance, pre-export financing, credit, commercial lending, and financial services.

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BFPME

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BFPME is a provider of loans, financial, and consulting services for SME’s.

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Ektib Holding Co.

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Ektib Holding Co. focuses on establishment and management of businesses, provides lending facilities and other related financial services.

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Al Anwar

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Al Anwar focused on investments in the industries for the production of tiles, aluminum profiles, transformers, paints, and steel.

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Roya Developments

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Roya Developments is a real estate development and tourism investment company.

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Safwa Islamic Bank

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Safwa Islamic Bank offers banking and investment services.

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EgyLease

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EgyLease offers a diversified portfolio of leasing programs, corporate finance, and risk management services for various clients.

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BH Leasing

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BH Leasing is involved in providing leasing service to movable property like cars, machinery, office furniture, and for real estate purpose.

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Tamweelcom

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Tamweelcom is a non-profit that provides financing loan products and services for small-enterprise owners and low-income individuals.

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Banque de l’Habitat

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Banque de l’Habitat provides home loans, deposit certificates, and other financial services.

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MEAB bank

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MEAB bank provides loans, accounts, cardholders, insurance, retail, private, SME, and commercial banking services.

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FAL Holdings

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FAL Holdings offers investment services for a wide range of industries including aviation, healthcare, biomedical, education and automotive.

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Advans Tunisie

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Advans Tunisie is a microfinance company that offers financial services to small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Mountains Trade & Development Bank

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Mountains Trade & Development Bank is a financial firm that provides lending, credit, debit, and consulting services.

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Options Mortage Brokers

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Options Mortage Brokers provides a range of loans programs, refinance, Islamic financing, equity releases, and property mortgages.

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MeilleurCredit

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MeilleurCredit offers real estate loans, mortgage, repurchase, and financing services.

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AM Bank

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AM Bank provides banking, financial, loan, insurance, and credit services to corporate & private industries.

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LittleLoans

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LittleLoans Need a Payday Loan? Instant Approval, No Paperwork.

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North Africa Commercial Bank

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North Africa Commercial Bank specializes in current accounts, savings accounts, personal loans, commercial banking, and cardholder services.

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Noor Al Mal

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Noor Al Mal is an online trading platform that offers stocks, commodities, indices, and forex services.

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Hillside Enterprises

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Hillside Enterprises is a venture capital firm that invests and develops businesses in the real estate, insurance, and lending sectors.

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Safwati Factoring and Finance

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Safwati Factoring and Finance is a financial firm that offers commercial and personal finance, cheque discounting, and factoring services.

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Majestery Group

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Majestery Group is a Media/news company.

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Arrawaj Foundation of Inclusive Finance

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The Arrawaj Foundation of Inclusive Finance provides micro insurance, financial assistance, housing, group, and individual loan services.

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Agricultural Development Fund

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Agricultural Development Fund is a government agency that offers financial services to individuals and businesses.

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National Microfinance Bank

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National Microfinance Bank is a nonprofit firm that helps businesses and individuals with a range of financial and non-financial services.

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CFE Tunisie

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CFE Tunisie is a micro finance firm created by Africinvest and Développement International Desjardins.

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Bank Al Sharq

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Bank Al Sharq provides liquidity management, exchange operations, checking accounts, consumer loans, and electronic payment services.

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Al Majmoua

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Al Majmoua provides group loans, micro-lending, product quality improvement, and business development services for women, and entrepreneurs.

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IBDAA

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IBDAA is a financial institution that provides a wide range of loans, credit, lending, and microfinance services to various businesses.

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Al Barid Bank

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Al Barid Bank is a financial institution with services in banking, finance, lending, cards, and checking and savings accounts.

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Alnada

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Alnada provides accounting and quick book implementation services.

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Al Tadamun Microfinance Foundation

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Al Tadamun Microfinance Foundation aims to meet the needs of underprivileged women micro-entrepreneurs for a source of financial setup.

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Lebaneeds

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Lebaneeds is an online lending platform that helps to apply for loans.

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Company International of Leasing

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Company International of Leasing offers flexible leasing options that help customers in financing all types of projects.

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