Fintech

In wartime Lebanon, even cash no longer feels safe. With banks distrusted and fintech access restricted, some families are turning to stablecoins.

Amid mass displacement and collapsing trust in institutions, digital wallets are becoming critical conduits for aid, connecting diaspora donors directly with communities on the ground.

Despite missile strikes, infrastructure outages and economic strain, the Gulf’s remittance system is still functioning. But its resilience depends on layers of technology, and on economies that may not hold under prolonged pressure.

From freelancers in Dubai to businesses in Turkiye, stablecoins are quietly building a 24/7 network for cross-border money.

In a market shaped by energy, infrastructure and tradition, Omani founders are building companies designed for local realities rather than imported tech models.

Financial independence, energy efficiency and affordable digital security are offering avenues of safety and self-reliance to the people of Lebanon.