03/30/2026
Saudi Arabia issues first Major Payment Institution licence to Lean Technologies
The objectives of the company align with the UK’s Vision 2030 objectives to expand open banking infrastructure.
FinTech
03/30/2026
Egypt explores expanding SAP investments, digital skills programmes
Both sides reviewed the potential for conducting a comprehensive study to assess labour market needs in technology fields linked with SAP systems
03/27/2026
Saudi AI company Humain partners with Turing to launch world’s first enterprise AI agent marketplace
Unveiled at FII Priority summit in Miami on Wednesday, the partnership allows third-party developers to publish and sell AI agents through a shared marketplace
03/24/2026
How Doba's AI Platform Consolidation Is Setting a New Standard for eCommerce Infrastructure
That dynamic is now shifting. Across the broader SaaS sector
03/23/2026
Qatar offers fertile ground for robotics and automation, says top retail industry executive
Qatar’s labour market dynamics make it easier to integrate automation compared to other countries, according to Dr Mohamed Althaf, LuLu Group Global director.
03/23/2026
UAE a frontrunner in AI ambition and readiness across the GCC
The UAE continues to position itself as a digital leader in the region, pushing national AI initiatives, strong public sector engagement, and stimulating rising private sector investment.
03/17/2026
AI is already deciding your bank calls, flights and bills in the UAE
Experts warn AI decisions must remain transparent as adoption accelerates
03/16/2026
Ooredoo Qatar launches Eid Device Festival 2026
With exclusive iPhone 17 offers and additional Nojoom rewards
03/16/2026
UAE FinTech sector set to reach $5.71 billion by 2029
Both the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) serve as two main hubs for the sector’s growth, hosting hundreds of companies operating in financial technology, artificial intelligence, and innovation.
03/09/2026
UAE’s crypto adoption surges as banks shift from pilots to production
One of the strongest signals of this acceleration came in mid‑February, when regulators approved the AED‑backed DDSC stablecoin.
03/04/2026
Technology with a Banking Licence: Makram Hamadeh on Infrastructure, Access and the Next Generation in the UAE
His remarks focused on how platforms with banking licences can support independent advisers, while adapting to regulatory tightening and generational change.
03/04/2026
ADCB confirms restoration of retail mobile banking services
The disruption, which lasted approximately 48 hours, affected ADCB’s retail mobile banking application and customer contact centre
03/02/2026
Amazon Web Services works to restore UAE systems amid reported fire at facility Amazon said that it is actively working on multiple paths to mitigate the issue
Amazon said that it is actively working on multiple paths to mitigate the issue
02/24/2026
8 ways new AI rules will change how you bank in the UAE
Central Bank rules explain how AI can be used safely when you access financial services
02/20/2026
Stablecoin settlement company Ubyx receives investment from AB Xelerate, an accelerator under Arab Bank.
Previously, it was reported that Ubyx had been acquired by banking giant Barclays and was exploring the development of "tokenized currencies."
02/18/2026
Central Bank of Jordan approves Sanad digital ID for IDV purposes
Can be used for bank transactions in place of physical ID cards
02/18/2026
Mashreq launches Visa Commercial Pay on mobile
A cutting-edge virtual card payment platform for businesses
02/16/2026
GAFI launches digital platform for economic performance services
It offers financial restructuring services, company valuation, and feasibility studies alongside investment cost estimation.
02/11/2026
Saudi Arabia aims to become world’s largest AI token exporter: Humain CEO
His remarks align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy
02/10/2026
Jordan Kuwait Bank integrates digital channels with new tech
As part of the integration, the bank's digital wallet will be migrated to the new platform, where customers will be able to conduct their daily financial transactions.