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Naser Taher recognised for leadership and innovation in financial services

The Founder and Chairman of MultiBank Group was named by Forbes Middle East among its Top 100 CEOs 2026

stc pay launches in-app payment authentication in Bahrain

Metin Zavrak, Chief Executive Officer of stc pay, has said the feature has been designed to combine transaction security with greater visibility for customers.

UAE foils advanced cyberattacks targeting aviation, energy, education sectors

The attacks included targeted phishing campaigns and attempts to exploit users as entry points into targeted environments

What can you buy with cryptocurrency in the UAE?

UAE residents can use cryptocurrency to purchase electronics, cosmetics, fragrances, luxury products and other travel retail goods

PwC Middle East and Label tie up on FATCA, CRS and CARF Automation

Label’s platform claims more than €500 billion in assets under management reported through its compliance infrastructure across multiple jurisdictions.

Avaloq Wealth Management Index Highlights UAE’s Digital and Demographic Edge

The index provides a data-driven comparison of the factors shaping wealth management activity across 15 selected markets.

Digital & Financial Services Unveiled for Egyptians Abroad

New measures include a dollar pension scheme, digital payments and easier access to banking services.

MultiBank integrates Botim to simplify funding for mb.io users in UAE

UAE users can now fund mb.io trading accounts through Botim without leaving the app

MEEZA secures additional QR1.6bn Murabaha facility from Dukhan Bank

These projects form part of MEEZA’s wider plan to significantly increase its data centre capacity and strengthen Qatar’s position as a regional hub for digital infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.

UAE’s cash card could function as surveillance tech, expert says

Central bank says new scheme will operate within legal framework for customer privacy

Turkey boosts clean technology startups ahead of COP31

COP31 will take place in the Mediterranean resort city from Nov. 9-20

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.

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