The list includes 4 apps from Egypt, 6 from the UAE, 3 in Kuwait, and one each from Jordan and Saudi Arabia
The region also shattered its previous annual high for FinTech venture capital (VC) investment
Fawry has previously announced its desire to negotiate for the acquisition of the 48% company stakes held by shareholders
The startup already has over 30,000 sign-ups with over 17,000 people who’ve requested the card from the app, even though it recently launched in April
The shift in buying habits is not fresh news as governments encouraged lockdowns and avoiding traditional in-store shopping due to the pandemic
