digital banking
Digital Economy
Halal Fintech in Algeria: Sharia-Compliant Products in a 99% Muslim Market
ALGERIATECH Editorial
February 1, 2026
Algeria's financial sector has a paradox at its core. The country is 99% Muslim, with a substantial proportion of the population holding religious convictions that prohibit riba โ the charging or payment of interest.
Digital Economy
11 Mobile Banks, One Winner: Algeria’s Neobank Race Is On
ALGERIATECH Editorial
January 27, 2026
When Regulation 24-64 was signed on October 13, 2024, it did not just create a legal framework for digital banks in Algeria โ it started a race. More than eleven companies reportedly expressed interest in or initiated applications for digital banking licenses within the first
