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EY-Parthenon eyes $250mln investment in AI-powered Edge platforms

The newly formed EY-Parthenon brand aims to appeal to an increasingly diverse range of talent with an investor mindset

UAE to be launch pad for global initiative to tackle massive crypto theft

Serenity looks to tap into $40bn market with biometric access card for digital currency storage and transactions

Qatar offers strong consumer, enterprise demand for tech solutions

Qatar has allocated more than $1bn to startup funding, offering equity-free grants, seed capital, and growth-stage investment.

Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait swaps Misys’ Equation core banking system for Infosys Finacle

Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) has gone live with a new core banking system at its two branches in the UAE.

Bringing digital innovation & entrepreneurship to SME banking

Advanced data analytics and automation also ensure tailored, efficient, and accessible solutions, helping SME clients save time and focus on growth.

Presight, Microsoft to nurture next generation of AI startups

The collaboration will empower startups by providing high-performance computing, access to cloud services, and exposure to foundational AI models

5G advanced in Saudi Arabia with launch of first live Cloud RAN site

In January, Nokia announced it had partnered with Zain KSA to launch the first 4G/5G Femtocell solution in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East and Africa region

Mercans partners with Deloitte to build a best-in-class quality and risk management framework

A strategic collaboration to reinforce compliance, quality, and risk excellence worldwide

UAE's data center deal with France a notable step forward for region's AI infrastructure

This is where data centres are emerging as a critical component of the ecosystem.

Vision Bank becomes operational with Finastra's cloud-native, Islamic banking treasury solution

The cloud deployment aligns with Vision Bank's strategy of improving user experiences while meeting new market demands.

AWS partners with Accenture to bring its Cloud Institute to KSA and UAE

The KSA and UAE edition comprises a nine-course training program with both e-learning and live instructor-led sessions, and features over 150 interactive labs

Crypto payments outfit Ripple secures key Dubai licence

The entity, a leader in enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, will be the first blockchain-enabled payments provider licensed by the DFSA

SME BankDhofar partners with Smartech to launch advanced POS solutions for SMEs

This helps businesses maintain accurate financial records and gain better control over their cash flow

Doha Bank unveils fintech, innovation hub to drive QNV 2030

Doha Bank’s award-winning digital portal has already established a strong foundation for fintech partnerships

Oman sovereign wealth fund invests in US biotech firm Tidal Vision

Fund among investors in Tidal’s $140 million fundraising

Serenity launches world-first Biometric-Secured Blockchain Card

DeDaSP specialist revolutionizes secure data storage with sAxess

Emirates NBD enters the digital asset space offering crypto on the Liv X App

New crypto offering, launched in partnership with Aquanow, strengthens the Group’s innovation arm and its vision of being a pioneer in combining innovation and trust

SC Ventures partners with Visa to support SME growth and innovation in the MENA region

The SME sector in the Middle East is evolving, with businesses moving beyond traditional industries such as trading and construction

MoneyHash named a UAE Future 100 winner, recognized for driving innovation in the fintech sector

The company's unified API and streamlined checkout experience address the complexities of payment infrastructure in the MEA region, empowering businesses to thrive

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