Arabian Business · 15 Sep, 00:16 · Business briefing

Tabby hits $6.5bn valuation after $233m funding round as Saudi, UAE expansion accelerates

Tabby, a prominent buy-now-pay-later fintech provider, has secured a $233 million funding round, elevating its valuation to $6.5 billion.

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Tabby, a prominent buy-now-pay-later fintech provider, has secured a $233 million funding round, elevating its valuation to $6.5 billion. This significant capital injection coincides with the company’s accelerated expansion into Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The investment underscores growing confidence in the region’s digital payment infrastructure and consumer credit markets. For professionals, this signals a robust period of growth within Middle Eastern fintech, highlighting increasing demand for expertise in cross-border financial operations, regulatory compliance, and scalable technology solutions across key Gulf Cooperation Council markets.

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This expansion creates urgent demand for professionals who can navigate complex regional regulations while scaling digital financial services. You should prioritise skills in fintech compliance, particularly regarding Sharia-compliant finance and local data sovereignty laws in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Roles in product management and strategic partnerships are also rising in value as Tabby integrates with local merchants. If you are in finance or technology, deepen your understanding of Middle Eastern market dynamics. A smart professional would now update their profile to highlight cross-cultural negotiation and regulatory expertise. Consider specialising in AI-driven risk assessment or digital payment security to align with this growth trajectory.

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