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
Top Arab World Lending Startups
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Beehive
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Beehive connect businesses looking for finance with investors, building mutually beneficial partnerships for growth.
MNT-Halan
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MNT-Halan is a microfinance lending and payments company.
Invygo
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Invygo app-based car subscription company that gives customers an access to dealership verified cars.
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
AFS
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AFS provides card processing, merchant acquiring, online fraud monitoring and leading payment solutions to financial sectors.
Funding Souq
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Funding Souq ia digital lending platform that connects investors with established SMEs that are seeking business loans.
FinFirst Capital
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The”” SuperApp for everything finance and money.
Agel
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Agel is Egypt’s First Islamic Fintech; aiming to provide alternative financing solutions that cater MSMEs unique needs.
Solfeh
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Solfeh is a FinTech micro-lending platform, providing same-day emergency cash advancements to salaried employees.
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.
Fibr Labs
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Fibr Labs offers an application that makes instant connections.
Forus Financial
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Marketplace, AI, Lending, Investments, Financing, Artificial Intelligence
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.
Soulwallet
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A unique UAE based comparison site which helps customers make well informed personal finance decisions.
Wethaq Capital Markets
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Wethaq Capital leading regulated venture in Islamic Capital Markets
Demind
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Demind is a holding company that provides investments for hospitality, ICT, lifestyle, and real estate industries.
CIH BANK
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CIH BANK is a Moroccan bank that offers retail banking services.
Bahrain Credit
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Bahrain Credit provides car financing and insurance services in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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.
Mawarid Finance
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Mawarid Finance offers loans, business deposits, credit cards, bonds, insurance and investment banking services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BearBull Global Investments Group
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BearBull Global Investments Group provides wealth, real estate advisory and financing solutions and services.
The Industrial Bank of Kuwait
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The Industrial Bank of Kuwait focuses on finance and supports industrial development.
SRH
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SRH provides venture capital, commercial lending, and investment management services for the growth of enterprises.
Alubaf Bank
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Alubaf Bank offers working capital and project financing, foreign exchange transactions, treasury products, and trade finance services.
First Abu Dhabi Bank
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First Abu Dhabi Bank is a financial services-based company.
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.
CNEP Banque
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CNEP Banque offers real estate loans, saving, checking accounts, credit cards, e-payments, insurance and electronic banking services.
Endorse
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Endorse provides customized non-banking financial and FinTech solutions along with offers lending services to industries and individuals.
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.
Giad Holding Co.
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Giad Holding Co. operates in lending, real estate and other related financial service business.
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.
Grand Capital
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Grand Capital provides investment and securities brokerage to businesses and individuals.
Watania
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Watania provides insurance and financial services for Personal and Commercial business lines.
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.
Alkifah Holding
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AlKifah Holding provides investment management and consulting services to construction, financing and education industries.
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.
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.
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.
Saudi EXIM
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Saudi EXIM is a financial institution that offers insurance, pre-export financing, credit, commercial lending, and financial services.
BFPME
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BFPME is a provider of loans, financial, and consulting services for SME’s.
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.
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.
Roya Developments
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Roya Developments is a real estate development and tourism investment company.
Safwa Islamic Bank
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Safwa Islamic Bank offers banking and investment services.
EgyLease
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EgyLease offers a diversified portfolio of leasing programs, corporate finance, and risk management services for various clients.
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.
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.
Banque de l’Habitat
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Banque de l’Habitat provides home loans, deposit certificates, and other financial services.
MEAB bank
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MEAB bank provides loans, accounts, cardholders, insurance, retail, private, SME, and commercial banking services.
FAL Holdings
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FAL Holdings offers investment services for a wide range of industries including aviation, healthcare, biomedical, education and automotive.
Advans Tunisie
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Advans Tunisie is a microfinance company that offers financial services to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Mountains Trade & Development Bank
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Mountains Trade & Development Bank is a financial firm that provides lending, credit, debit, and consulting services.
Options Mortage Brokers
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Options Mortage Brokers provides a range of loans programs, refinance, Islamic financing, equity releases, and property mortgages.
MeilleurCredit
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MeilleurCredit offers real estate loans, mortgage, repurchase, and financing services.
AM Bank
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AM Bank provides banking, financial, loan, insurance, and credit services to corporate & private industries.
LittleLoans
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LittleLoans Need a Payday Loan? Instant Approval, No Paperwork.
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.
Noor Al Mal
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Noor Al Mal is an online trading platform that offers stocks, commodities, indices, and forex services.
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.
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.
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.
Agricultural Development Fund
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Agricultural Development Fund is a government agency that offers financial services to individuals and businesses.
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.
CFE Tunisie
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CFE Tunisie is a micro finance firm created by Africinvest and Développement International Desjardins.
Bank Al Sharq
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Bank Al Sharq provides liquidity management, exchange operations, checking accounts, consumer loans, and electronic payment services.
Al Majmoua
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Al Majmoua provides group loans, micro-lending, product quality improvement, and business development services for women, and entrepreneurs.
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.
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.
Alnada
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Alnada provides accounting and quick book implementation services.
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.
Lebaneeds
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Lebaneeds is an online lending platform that helps to apply for loans.
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.