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International Finance recognises Commercial Bank for digital leadership

International Finance Awards recognises banks that lead the way in performance, innovation, and leadership across the global banking industry.

Bank Nizwa eyes Oman Islamic banking giant, Revolut expands into UAE digital assets

The merger would create Oman's largest standalone Islamic bank, strengthening Bank Nizwa's market position through a larger customer base, expanded financing and deposit portfolios, and enhanced capital resources.

UnionPay, CBUAE, Al Etihad Payments and Bank of China Boost Cross-Border Payments

The agreement formalizes cooperation on the development of the United Arab Emirates national Quick Response Code payment system and its interoperability with international payment networks

PILLAR Targets Middle East Expansion With US$15 Million Series A Round

The Singapore-headquartered startup will use the capital to deploy its artificial intelligence mortgage infrastructure across the Middle East

Blockmaze achieves Guinness World Records recognition as the world's most regulated blockchain ecosystem

The Guinness World Records title for ‘The Most Financial Regulatory Licences at a Blockchain Ecosystem Launch’ was awarded to Blockmaze

Emirates NBD becomes first Middle Eastern bank to enable on-chain dollar payments

Emirates NBD is the first MENA bank to launch blockchain-based cross-border US dollar payments on Partior.

Qatar banks seen poised to evolve from digital to AI-native

Fadi Moukaddem, senior vice-president and group country manager for the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar at Visa, told Gulf Times that Qatari banks and merchants have moved well beyond basic digitisation.

Businesses must build more resilient AI stacks as geopolitical uncertainty reshapes access to critical AI capabilities, Bain & Company

According to Bain, AI infrastructure is increasingly being treated by governments as a strategic national asset

CBJ cybersecurity platform gains global acclaim

The platform, developed by the CBJ’s Cyber Incident Response Unit for the Financial and Banking Sector, was recognized in the international and regional cooperation category.

Tabby launches cashback spending account as it expands beyond BNPL

Founded as a financial technology company focused on flexible spending, Tabby’s platform is used by more than 65,000 local and global brands

AmiViz and Cyberhaven announce strategic partnership

To accelerate data security innovation across the Middle East

Techstars Partners with Emirates NBD to Accelerate Enterprise-Grade AI and Fintech Solutions Across MENAT

The partnership unites Techstars with Emirates NBD's established innovation ecosystem, including its fintech engagement initiatives, AI-driven transformation programs, and strategic partnerships with global technology leaders.

Oman’s Fintech Transformation: Financing a Post-Oil Economy

The next phase of economic development is being built around diversification.

Banking app outages spark calls for stricter testing before system upgrades

Customers urge banks to strengthen safeguards as experts highlight the importance of reliability, contingency planning and rapid response

NBK allows customers 24/7 access to their valuables via digital safety deposit boxes

Moreover, digital safety deposit boxes feature the highest security standards.

Bybit Introduces PWM 2.0, Redefining Private Wealth Management and Expands Access for Eligible VIP Clients

Previously reserved for institutional and professional clients, Bybit PWM required manual one-on-one consultations as part of the onboarding process.

Gulf banks want AI, but can they keep control of customer data?

The issue is becoming increasingly important as banks across the region explore new AI tools that can speed up routine tasks, analyse documents and improve productivity.

Qatar Development Bank Participates in VivaTech 2026

The participation reflects the bank's ongoing efforts to build partnerships and strengthen Qatar's position as a strategic investment destination and a model launchpad for promising startups in the region.

Saudi Arabia’s march toward a cashless economy

These efforts have positioned the Kingdom at the forefront of digital financial services in the region.

BankDhofar unveils advanced IPO financing solution as collection agent for OMIFCO IPO

The mandate reinforces BankDhofar’s position as a leading facilitator of capital market transactions in the Sultanate, combining extensive retail reach with advanced digital banking capabilities

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