02/22/2019
Four Arabian Gulf Cities Where Fintech is Thriving
In the Middle East there are definitely strong contenders that are not only boosting the region’s capabilities and know-how in the fintech space.
FinTech
02/22/2019
It’s Official: Bahrain Is Courting Crypto Companies
Bahrain’s attempt to draw in companies focusing on blockchain technology and cryptocurrency trading also comes as the sector is still largely unregulated and unlicensed in many global financial hubs.
02/21/2019
Intellect limited joins hands with Bahrain Bank for digitising banking business
This digital transformation initiative based on our model-bank repertoire of proven customer journeys will completely transform BBK's cash management and trade finance services."
02/21/2019
A Tiny Gulf Nation Is Opening Its Doors to Crypto
IPO operator SprinkleXchange to go live in Bahrain this month
02/21/2019
UAE-based blockchain platform for trade finance distribution goes live with 25 banks
As an online solution, TradeAssets is technically not geographically restricted, but the founders have had an initial focus on the GCC and the Indian subcontinent, having now onboarded banks from Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
02/21/2019
Central Bank of Bahrain Launches Sandbox for Blockchain Firms
It is clear that the country sees blockchain as a “huge opportunity”
02/21/2019
Secure your smartphone with Liv.'s new mobile insurance
Mobile-based bank partners with RSA to offer fully digitised application and claims process
02/19/2019
Bahrain bank joins hands with Intellect to digitise business
"We are delighted to partner with BBK and this deal reinforces Intellect's leading position in the fintech market as a provider of cutting-edge digital transformation technology solutions," president of Intellect Design Arena
02/15/2019
No Xpence spared as Dubai neobank readies for business
With the SME market firmly in mind, Xpence says it reminds users to snap and add a picture of a receipt every time they use their card.
02/15/2019
Revealed: how the UAE is going contactless
Senior banking exec says popularity is being driven primarily by the increased penetration of contactless cards and usage of digital wallets
02/15/2019
Axia Suite 2.1 released with new functional features
Axia Suite has now been enriched with new functionalities for risk management & compliance.
02/14/2019
Bank Leumi's Ran Gavriel Zivan On Creatively Solving Problems In A New Way
Around five years ago, Bank Leumi established a new organizational structure, in which the Digital Banking Division was born, to implement its new innovation strategy.
02/14/2019
Sectigo Helps Middle East Companies Combat Phishing, BEC, and Other Web Security Threats
Organizations throughout the Gulf States and Jordan are eager for email encryption and digital signing solutions that minimize these and other risks.
02/14/2019
The Middle East's Startup Hub: Making Dubai A Launchpad For Innovation
Early-stage startups make up nearly 50% of all companies registered in Dubai, validating the Emirate's appeal as a global center for entrepreneurship, knowledge transfer, and innovation.
02/14/2019
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait partners with Ripple
ABK will be one of the few financial institutions in Kuwait to reduce transaction times from days to a few minutes, for its customers.
02/12/2019
Alinma Bank launches its first digital branch
The new digital branch is located on Prince Mohammed bin Abdul Aziz Street (Tahliyyah) in Riyadh.
02/12/2019
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Launches Strands-powered PFM App
More than half a million ADCB customers can already benefit from the MoneyBuddy PFM app functionalities
02/11/2019
UAE Exchange and Unimoni Go Live on Ripple's blockchain network for cross-border remittances
Finablr network brands UAE Exchange and Unimoni capitalise on blockchain technology using RippleNet for cross-border money transfers.
02/11/2019
An Overview of Technology Banking
Now serving over 5,000 startups in Israel, the U.K., and the U.S., Leumitech extends credit spanning from $20,000 to several hundreds millions of dollars to companies, according to CEO Yifat Oron
02/10/2019
How Smart Dubai aims to be the Amazon of the Middle East
We believe that it’s not just about the government, but also the private sector – creating ecosystems.