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Citibank officially invites Pakistan to international fintech competition

The challenge is going to revolve around four main problems, namely digitized cash collections, assured payments, B2B2C enablement and digitizing trade processes.

Is artificial intelligence the new oil for the UAE?

The UAE is leading the race to an artificial intelligence-enabled business age as it prepares for a post-oil era

Volante Technologies launches SEPA instant payments as a service on Microsoft Azure for RT1 and TIPS

Managed service approaches are an ideal fit for instant payments,” noted David Bannister, Senior Analyst, Aite Group.

6 Israeli startups nab spotlight in global awards for profitable, impactful tech

Firms chosen out of 270 worldwide in the Transformational Business Awards, run by World Bank Group and Financial Times

Citi issues call for entries to Mena Fintech Challenge

The launch of this challenge is an important milestone in our quest to uncover innovative solutions for our clients

Turkey's BKM goes live with blockchain-based digital certificate platform

Blockchain is now integrated into our lives via belgem.io.

GCC nations to adopt FinTech faster than peers, S&P says

Internet use, customers’ inclination, ready capital and regulators will be the main drivers

ABN Amro takes stake in financial crime outfit Thetaray

Our investment in ThetaRay strengthens the current operational relationship between the bank and ThetaRay.

Digital payments experience soaring popularity in the banking industry: report

Keynote session in progress at the Middle East Banking Innovation Summit 2018

Finance ministers call for creation of digital tax for tech companies

Officials agree to set up new tax model adapted to digital economy

Arabian Bourse receives Initial Approval for Crypto Asset Exchange & Custodian

ABX has chosen to be based in ADGM, Abu Dhabi, to benefit from the enlightened crypto asset regulatory framework, rapidly growing crypto asset industry in the region, concentration of global financial institutions and a trusted regulatory regime.

Artificial intelligence in banking

A lever for profitability with limited implementation to date

Emirates NBD builds bank of future with Amazon Web Services

UAE bank is accessing the latest technology through a close relationship with IT giant Amazon Web Services

Allied Wallet is Helping Saudi Arabia Diversify Their Economy with E-Commerce

Its e-commerce sector is growing at a 32% annual rate, and they are expected to have over 19 million online shoppers by 2022.

Accelerating digital innovation inside and out

Agile teams, ecosystems, and ethics

Bank Leumi, CIBC and NAB launch online portal for fintechs

This is a global online portal developed to help drive client-focused innovation by facilitating collaboration between the banks and fintechs.

Crédit Agricole Egypt advances digital transformation culture, opens more innovative branches across Egypt

This concept is based on the balance between the latest technology and human advice in a way to support the culture of digital transformation and financial inclusion.

e-Gift: Commercial Bank suggests innovative gifting idea for Eid

e-Gift is a feature that combines both the convenience and swiftness of electronic money transfer with the personalized touch of a greeting card, making it an ideal gift for Eid.

National Bank of Bahrain joins fintech talent programme

NBB is among the Founding Partners of Bahrain Fintech Bay and is actively involving its management and staff in initiatives being rolled out to support the growth and acceleration of the Kingdom’s fintech ecosystem

NAB teams up with Bank Leumi and CIBC for online innovation portal

The three banks hope the partnership will spur collaboration between them and fintechs.