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Halan in the news.

The latest coverage of Halan and MNT-Halan from leading media outlets across the region and the globe.

Funding September 2026

MNT Tech Holding applies to list 1.6bn shares on Egypt's EGX

MNT-Halan's parent secures a temporary listing on the Egyptian Exchange under the ticker HALN.CA, clearing the first regulatory hurdle toward a Cairo IPO of the group's Egyptian business.

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Awards July 2026

Africa’s best for consumer lending 2026: MNT-Halan

Euromoney recognises the group’s AI-driven underwriting and its record of extending credit to customers outside traditional banking.

Funding June 2026

Fintech unicorn taps Citi and EFG for Cairo listing

MNT-Halan plans an IPO of its Egyptian business, working with Citigroup and EFG Hermes on the potential transaction.

Funding June 2026

MNT-Halan reaches $1.4bn valuation in round led by Al Ahly Capital

The first close of a new round marks the first time a commercial bank has taken an equity stake in the group.

Funding March 2026

MNT-Halan targets EGP 30bn in securitization and bond issuances

Founder and CEO Mounir Nakhla sets out the group’s 2026 capital plan across its four markets: Egypt, Türkiye, Pakistan and the UAE.

Product January 2026

Halan Fast Cash launches in the UAE

Up to AED 2,000 in minutes, repaid over 3 installments, fully digital, offered in partnership with Reem Community Bank.

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Product September 2025

Halan UAE partners with Lean Technologies to expand credit access in the GCC

Signed at Money20/20 Riyadh, the deal pairs Halan’s AI-driven Neuron engine with Lean’s open banking infrastructure. Halan UAE has passed 220,000 customers.

Awards March 2025

MNT-Halan ranked #7 in the Middle East’s Fintech 50

Forbes Middle East places MNT-Halan seventh on its annual ranking of the region’s leading fintech companies.

Product December 2024

Al Ansari Financial Services and Halan partner on financing services in the UAE

A strategic partnership introducing Salary Advance and Send Now, Pay Later across Al Ansari’s UAE network.

Awards 2024

MNT-Halan listed in the Middle East’s Fintech 50

Forbes Middle East names MNT-Halan among the region’s 50 leading fintech companies.

Funding July 2024

MNT-Halan banks $157.5M and acquires a Turkish fintech

A $157.5M round alongside the acquisition of Tam Finans, fast-tracking the group’s expansion into Türkiye.

Expansion July 2024

Turkish acquisition to help expand consumer credit and factoring

Group leadership confirms the strategy: bring Halan’s lending playbook to Türkiye through Tam Finans.

Product 2024

How Egypt’s MNT-Halan went from ride-hailing to fintech

An inside look at the pivot from a ride-hailing app to MENA’s first fintech unicorn.

Awards 2024

Most Innovative Financial Technology Company, MEA

MNT-Halan named Most Innovative Financial Technology Company in the Middle East & Africa at the Global Finance Awards.

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Funding 2023

Egyptian fintech MNT-Halan raises $120M to widen access to finance

Funding positions the group for product expansion and market entry across MENA.

Feature 2023

Global Forum 2023: MENA startup ecosystem feature

Halan featured in Fortune’s coverage of the MENA startup ecosystem and the rise of regional fintech unicorns.