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Samsung-Backed Blocko Launches in UAE After Dubai Blockchain Push

Dubai has made multiple efforts to push forward the initiative, including regulatory reforms and a partnership with IBM for a city-wide blockchain project.

How will Bahrain’s young startup scene attract VC big bucks?

“It’s still very anemic. In the Middle East, there’s not enough funds … especially for the early stage,” Chagpar said.

Middle East tech start-ups confident of creating $100m firms, says report

Latest report reveals 81% are more focused on growth over profitability

Dubai healthcare operator eyes high-tech ways to improve mental health services

Aster DM Healthcare set up an innovation lab earlier this year to spur the next big changes in the healthcare sector

ADGM looking to entice more digital banks

Regulator is accepting applications to establish digital banks in Abu Dhabi's financial centre

Accenture’s Future Systems Research Reveals Companies that Excel at Scaling Technology Innovation Generate Double the Revenue Growth

New research surveyed more than 8,300 organizations to reveal the relationship between technology adoption and business growth

Backbase opens office in Dubai

The Backbase Digital-First Banking Platform enables financial institutions to blend traditional banking services and modern fintech capabilities into seamless digital customer experiences.

Invao issues the world's first-ever full- fledged bond on the Ethereum Blockchain

The IVO ERC-20 token secures investor rights on a blockchain through the use of smart contracts

QIB upgrades its latest Mobile App with innovative features

Following the upgrade, customers can now subscribe to any future IPOs electronically.

ADGM looking to entice more digital banks

Regulator is accepting applications to establish digital banks in Abu Dhabi's financial centre

UAE tops Arab region for digital competitiveness: report

The UAE advanced one rank in the ‘knowledge’ factor to be the first in the Arab Region and 35th globally.

Ooredoo launches IoT connect single SIM

High-potential use cases include connected vehicle fleets, smart buildings and facilities management, digital payments with banking and finance, connected construction sites, smart defence and security, IT services, connected manufacturing, digital oilfie

British digital-only bank Revolut to expand to 24 new

The app also comes with useful features like spending overviews, budgeting controls, and splitting bills with other Revolut users.

Latest technological innovations key highlight of the Middle East Treasurer's Summit agenda

The co-lead sponsors, Emirates NBD and HSBC will offer a series of keynote and workshop sessions exploring how technology such as Blockchain and Artificial intelligence will streamline transactions and remove the use of paper

Spending on artificial intelligence systems in the Middle East & Africa to top $374 million in 2020

Spending on artificial intelligence systems in the Middle East and Africa is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory as businesses continue to invest in projects that utilize the capabilities of AI software and platforms.

ADIB launches Samsung Pay for Visa covered cardholders

Samsung Pay is the first mobile wallet system to be adopted by ADIB

75% of customers in the UAE prefer online banking, study

UAE’s citizens also prefer internet-based banking services because of their 24-7 availability.

Figures show rise in fintech registrations in Dubai

Fintech expert Tom Bicknell of Pinsent Masons, the law firm behind Out-Law, said the rising number of registrations was part of a general trend in the Middle East.

Anglo-Gulf Trade Bank Brings International FinTech Talent Home to Abu Dhabi

Innovative internship program bolsters Abu Dhabi’s status as a world-class centre for finance and innovation

BBK launches fintech training programme

The bank has inducted local talent for training over three months