20/08/2026
Aimportant conversation for the future of SME financing in Egypt.
In our latest interview with Arab Finance, Ziad Mokhtar and Hatem Sabry share Olivโs journey to securing Egyptโs first digital factoring license, the role of data and technology in making credit decisions faster, and where we see the market heading next.
A strong read for anyone following the evolution of digital factoring, fintech, and working capital financing in Egypt.
| Egypt's SME sector continues to face a significant financing gap, while digital factoring is emerging as a solution to expand access to working capital for businesses.
๐ฃ In an exclusive interview, Arab Finance speaks with Hatem Sabry, Co-Founder of Oliv Finance, and Ziad Mokhtar, Co-Founder and CEO of Oliv Finance, about the company's journey to securing Egypt's first digital factoring license from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), its digital approach to SME financing, and how electronic invoicing, iScore information, alternative data, and bank partnerships support faster credit assessment and financing decisions. The interview also explores the growth potential of Egypt's digital factoring market, the evolving fintech ecosystem, and Oliv Finance's strategic priorities for the coming years.
๐ Read the full exclusive interview via the link in the comments.
