Fintech design & development
for the Arab world

Fintech design & development
for the Arab world

Fintech design & development
for the Arab world

Fintech design & development
for the Arab world

We design and build Arabic-first fintech products for startups, SMEs, and financial institutions in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and across the GCC.

We design and build Arabic-first fintech products for startups, SMEs, and financial institutions in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and across the GCC.

Trusted by fintech teams

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/FINTECH IN THE GCC/

Built for how money moves in the Gulf

Fintech products in the region need Arabic-first UX, local regulation, Sharia-compliant options, and regional payment and ID systems from day one.

GCC overview in fine navy linework with cobalt accents and pale watercolor washes.
GCC overview in fine navy linework with cobalt accents and pale watercolor washes.

Arabic-first, bilingual UX

Arabic and English designed together: right-to-left layouts, Arabic typography, Hijri dates, and local number formats.

Built for regional regulation

Onboarding, KYC/AML, audit trails, and data residency designed around SAMA, CBUAE, DFSA, and FSRA requirements.

Local payments and digital ID

mada, Apple Pay, STC Pay, KNET, and BENEFIT payments, plus sign-in with Nafath and UAE PASS.

/RESULTS/

Results in numbers

05+

Fintech products shipped

150%

Faster onboarding with digital ID

06 mo

Average time to first release

90%

Clients who stay for the next phase

What fintech clients say

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What fintech clients say

Add reviews from fintech clients. The current slides come from health projects and must be replaced before publishing.

Taking our platform mobile meant handling sensitive user data in new ways. CipherCross was a game-changer. Their deep expertise in HIPAA compliance gave us complete confidence. They're not just developers; they are true security partners.

Taking our platform mobile meant handling sensitive user data in new ways. CipherCross was a game-changer. Their deep expertise in HIPAA compliance gave us complete confidence. They're not just developers; they are true security partners.

Taking our platform mobile meant handling sensitive user data in new ways. CipherCross was a game-changer. Their deep expertise in HIPAA compliance gave us complete confidence. They're not just developers; they are true security partners.

/CHALLENGES/

Challenges we help you solve

Typical problems fintech teams in the region bring to us, and how we approach each one.

Regulatory approval

Design compliance into the product so sandbox and licence reviews don’t stall the launch.

Arabic and RTL done right

No broken right-to-left layouts, mixed-direction text, or machine-translated copy.

Sharia-compliant product logic

Financing, savings, and fee rules implemented exactly as your Sharia board approves them.

Local payment and banking rails

Connect mada, digital wallets, regional PSPs, and open banking APIs.

Fast, compliant onboarding

KYC with Nafath, UAE PASS, and eKYC providers instead of long forms and branch visits.

Data residency

Host customer data in-region to meet Saudi PDPL and UAE data-protection rules.

Fintech case studies

Selected fintech work. Add the scope and results for each project before publishing.

Fintech case studies

Selected fintech work. Add the scope and results for each project before publishing.

Tamweeli Bookkeeping home screen with a magnified view of its cash-flow chart.
Tamweeli Bookkeeping home screen with a magnified view of its cash-flow chart.

Finance · Mobile app

Tamweeli Bookkeeping App

Bookkeeping mobile app designed and built by CipherCross and live in production. Add the scope, markets, and results before publishing.

Crypto Buzzer alert list and alert creation screens in navy outlined phone frames.
Crypto Buzzer alert list and alert creation screens in navy outlined phone frames.

Crypto · Mobile app

Crypto Buzzer

Crypto mobile app designed and built by CipherCross and live in production. Add the scope and results before publishing.

Building a fintech product for the Gulf?

Building a fintech product for the Gulf?

Tell us about your product, target market, and licence status. We’ll suggest a practical first step and team setup.

Tell us about your product, target market, and licence status. We’ll suggest a practical first step and team setup.

Why fintech teams choose us

Choose CipherCross as your product partner for specialist expertise, transparent collaboration, and secure, compliant solutions, so you can focus on growing your fintech product.

Domain Expertise & Focus

Experience with bookkeeping, finance, and crypto products means we understand money flows, security, and the trust users expect.

Transparent, Tailored Process

From kickoff to launch, you see every step: clear briefs, regular demos, and data-driven decisions minimize surprises and maximize trust.

Rapid POC & MVP Delivery

Fast proof-of-concept cycles validate ideas early, uncover risks, and set a clear roadmap—so you can focus on strategy and growth.

Cost-Effective Outsourcing

Lean, skilled teams and proven workflows cut development time and budget without compromising quality—letting you invest resources where they matter most.

End-to-End Ownership

From architecture blueprint to post-launch support, we handle development, integration, testing, and maintenance—freeing you to lead business priorities.

Long-Term Partnership

Continuous monitoring, iterative improvements, and open communication ensure your product evolves with market trends and user feedback.

Specialized fintech services

Specialized fintech services

Specialized fintech services

/SERVICES/

01

Digital banking and wallet apps

Mobile and web apps for accounts, cards, transfers, and wallets, in Arabic and English.

01

Digital banking and wallet apps

Mobile and web apps for accounts, cards, transfers, and wallets, in Arabic and English.

01

Digital banking and wallet apps

Mobile and web apps for accounts, cards, transfers, and wallets, in Arabic and English.

02

Islamic finance products

Murabaha, Ijara, and Takaful flows built to the rules your Sharia board approves.

02

Islamic finance products

Murabaha, Ijara, and Takaful flows built to the rules your Sharia board approves.

02

Islamic finance products

Murabaha, Ijara, and Takaful flows built to the rules your Sharia board approves.

03

Payments and open banking

mada, Apple Pay, STC Pay, regional PSPs, and open banking APIs, connected and tested.

03

Payments and open banking

mada, Apple Pay, STC Pay, regional PSPs, and open banking APIs, connected and tested.

03

Payments and open banking

mada, Apple Pay, STC Pay, regional PSPs, and open banking APIs, connected and tested.

04

Bookkeeping and e-invoicing

SME accounting, VAT, and ZATCA (Fatoora) e-invoicing in one product.

04

Bookkeeping and e-invoicing

SME accounting, VAT, and ZATCA (Fatoora) e-invoicing in one product.

04

Bookkeeping and e-invoicing

SME accounting, VAT, and ZATCA (Fatoora) e-invoicing in one product.

/SOLUTIONS/

Fintech products we build

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Neobanks and digital wallets in fine navy linework with cobalt accents and pale watercolor washes.
Neobanks and digital wallets in fine navy linework with cobalt accents and pale watercolor washes.

Neobanks and digital wallets

Onboarding, accounts, cards, P2P transfers, and spending insights.

Islamic fintech in fine navy linework with cobalt accents and pale watercolor washes.
Islamic fintech in fine navy linework with cobalt accents and pale watercolor washes.

Islamic fintech

Sharia-compliant financing, savings, and investment apps.

SME bookkeeping and invoicing in fine navy linework with cobalt accents and pale watercolor washes.
SME bookkeeping and invoicing in fine navy linework with cobalt accents and pale watercolor washes.

SME bookkeeping and invoicing

Accounting, VAT, WPS payroll, and ZATCA-ready e-invoicing.

Payments and BNPL in fine navy linework with cobalt accents and pale watercolor washes.
Payments and BNPL in fine navy linework with cobalt accents and pale watercolor washes.

Payments and BNPL

Checkout, merchant tools, instalments, and payment links.

/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS/

From product priorities to release

01

Understand the product

For a product project, we start with your users, priorities, and existing systems. Together, we define the scope, responsibilities, and a practical first milestone.

02

Design the experience

We map the key workflows and turn them into prototypes and interfaces. If you already have designs, we review them with you and identify what is needed for implementation.

03

Build and integrate

We develop the agreed web and mobile features, connect the required services, and share working versions for review. Existing code and infrastructure remain part of the plan.

04

Test the complete workflow

We test functionality, permissions, integrations, and the experience across relevant devices. We agree release criteria and review the issues that need to be resolved before launch.

05

Release and keep improving

We prepare the release and agree what happens next, from maintenance and fixes to the next set of product improvements.

01

Understand the product

For a product project, we start with your users, priorities, and existing systems. Together, we define the scope, responsibilities, and a practical first milestone.

02

Design the experience

We map the key workflows and turn them into prototypes and interfaces. If you already have designs, we review them with you and identify what is needed for implementation.

03

Build and integrate

We develop the agreed web and mobile features, connect the required services, and share working versions for review. Existing code and infrastructure remain part of the plan.

04

Test the complete workflow

We test functionality, permissions, integrations, and the experience across relevant devices. We agree release criteria and review the issues that need to be resolved before launch.

05

Release and keep improving

We prepare the release and agree what happens next, from maintenance and fixes to the next set of product improvements.

01

Understand the product

For a product project, we start with your users, priorities, and existing systems. Together, we define the scope, responsibilities, and a practical first milestone.

02

Design the experience

We map the key workflows and turn them into prototypes and interfaces. If you already have designs, we review them with you and identify what is needed for implementation.

03

Build and integrate

We develop the agreed web and mobile features, connect the required services, and share working versions for review. Existing code and infrastructure remain part of the plan.

04

Test the complete workflow

We test functionality, permissions, integrations, and the experience across relevant devices. We agree release criteria and review the issues that need to be resolved before launch.

05

Release and keep improving

We prepare the release and agree what happens next, from maintenance and fixes to the next set of product improvements.

01

Understand the product

For a product project, we start with your users, priorities, and existing systems. Together, we define the scope, responsibilities, and a practical first milestone.

02

Design the experience

We map the key workflows and turn them into prototypes and interfaces. If you already have designs, we review them with you and identify what is needed for implementation.

03

Build and integrate

We develop the agreed web and mobile features, connect the required services, and share working versions for review. Existing code and infrastructure remain part of the plan.

04

Test the complete workflow

We test functionality, permissions, integrations, and the experience across relevant devices. We agree release criteria and review the issues that need to be resolved before launch.

05

Release and keep improving

We prepare the release and agree what happens next, from maintenance and fixes to the next set of product improvements.

/TECHNOLOGIES/

Services and technologies we use

The stack we use most often for fintech. Payment and identity providers are chosen per market and licence.

Design

Figma

Framer

Web

React

Next.js

Typescript

Vue.js

Mobile

Swift

Kotlin

Flutter

Android

Backend and cloud

Node.js

Python

Google Cloud

Docker

Supabase

Firebase

Can you build Arabic-first, right-to-left apps?

Yes. We design Arabic and English layouts together, with RTL mirroring, Arabic typography, Hijri and Gregorian dates, and local number formats.

Can you build Arabic-first, right-to-left apps?

Yes. We design Arabic and English layouts together, with RTL mirroring, Arabic typography, Hijri and Gregorian dates, and local number formats.

Do you handle licensing with SAMA or the CBUAE?

Licensing stays with you and your legal advisers. We build the product to the regulator’s requirements, such as onboarding, KYC/AML, audit trails, and data residency, and provide technical documentation for sandbox and approval reviews.

Do you handle licensing with SAMA or the CBUAE?

Licensing stays with you and your legal advisers. We build the product to the regulator’s requirements, such as onboarding, KYC/AML, audit trails, and data residency, and provide technical documentation for sandbox and approval reviews.

Can you build Sharia-compliant products?

We implement the product logic your Sharia board approves, such as Murabaha, Ijara, or Takaful flows, profit calculations, and clear fee disclosure.

Can you build Sharia-compliant products?

We implement the product logic your Sharia board approves, such as Murabaha, Ijara, or Takaful flows, profit calculations, and clear fee disclosure.

Which payment and identity providers can you integrate?

Depending on your market and licence: mada, Apple Pay, STC Pay, KNET, BENEFIT, regional PSPs such as HyperPay, Tap, or PayTabs, and digital ID such as Nafath and UAE PASS.

Which payment and identity providers can you integrate?

Depending on your market and licence: mada, Apple Pay, STC Pay, KNET, BENEFIT, regional PSPs such as HyperPay, Tap, or PayTabs, and digital ID such as Nafath and UAE PASS.

Where is customer data hosted?

In-region cloud hosting in the Gulf, so the product can meet data-residency rules such as Saudi PDPL.

Where is customer data hosted?

In-region cloud hosting in the Gulf, so the product can meet data-residency rules such as Saudi PDPL.

Can you add ZATCA e-invoicing?

Yes. For products serving Saudi businesses, we build invoicing flows to ZATCA (Fatoora) e-invoicing requirements.

Fintech in the GCC: FAQ

Arabic UX, regulation, Sharia compliance, and integrations.

Fintech in the GCC: FAQ

Arabic UX, regulation, Sharia compliance, and integrations.

Fintech in the GCC: FAQ

Arabic UX, regulation, Sharia compliance, and integrations.

What’s next for your HealthTech product?

Tell us what you’re building or improving. We’ll discuss the design and development work that can help you move forward.

CipherCross designs and develops HealthTech SaaS products for web and mobile. We work on new platforms, existing applications, and the systems that connect them.

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