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Cyber insurance relevance increasing: DIG president

Cyber insurance is used to protect businesses and individual users from Internet-based risks

Middle East's first financial advisory aggregator website, connecting consumers and financial advisers, launched

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Emirates NBD to use sandbox as fintech certification platform

Launched in 2018, Emirates NBD is now attempting to woo more third parties to the development programme by partnering with the Dubai International Financial Centre's Fintech Hive accelerator to open a new programme which will certify fintech firms th

Israel’s Tech IPO Drought Is Nearing an End

Years of low interest enabled startups to grow by raising private capital and now many are ready to go public

Aljazira Capital launches new online service to start investment account

This new service allows investors to get into the Saudi market through a paper-free environment using the new online service, and not having to go to any of Aljazira Capital investment centers, as well as keeping their current accounts with other banks.

Dubai's Beehive launches crowdfunding platform in Bahrain

Beehive in Bahrain aims to open up new funding avenues for small and medium-sized enterprises in the kingdom

Ebdaa Bank plans to adopt technology solutions: CEO

“Ebdaa Bank seeks to benefit from Bahrain’s position as a regional center for financial technology through the application of innovative technology solutions at the bank,” he said.

Sharia-Certified Crypto Exchange Lists XRP Paired With Six Fiat Currencies – The Ripple Effect

The exchange says it is still in the process of obtaining full Sharia certification for XRP.

Dubai Deploys The City’s First Bitcoin ATM At JBR 5-Star Hotel: The Crypto Kiosk Accepts Cash

Dubai Deploys The City's First Bitcoin ATM

Regional banks ‘set to step up digital transformation’

The time is now for banks in the UAE to jump on board,” Jamal Saleh added.

Technology is eating jobs, banking sector under pressure: Islamic finance expert

The issue of bank layoffs due to digital transformation of banks around the world was discussed at one of the sessions of the Conference, which concluded here yesterday.

Egypt sets up US$57-million FinTech start-up fund

Hussein also mentioned plans to launch a cybersecurity centre for the banking sector by the end of 2019, responsible to deal with cybersecurity threats and incidents.

Dubai tops global rank in attracting FDI for AI and robotics

The organisers of AIM said that digitalisation is becoming an increasingly important part of globalisation.

Middle East tech: Nine things the region must do to safeguard its financial future

As AI and automation arrive, countries across the large and diverse Middle East and North Africa region have some major structural issues to tackle.

Bitcoin ATM arrives in Dubai: Here's how to buy digital currency

The kiosk has been operational for the last couple of days.

Qatar- QNB wins major awards at 'Arab Banks Digital Excellence 2018'

The launch of the important annual award is aimed at highlighting and appreciating the efforts of the Arab banking and financial sector in the presentation and development of digital services

Event addressing increasingly complex digital environment launched

Also, how financial regulators and banks can collaborate to develop processes and procedures to address regulatory risks in serving market participants operating crypto assets businesses.

The best financial apps to help UAE residents manage their money

From banking to budgeting tools and tricks to split the bills with your friends, download these applications today

Dubai Chamber whitepaper outlines solutions for key funding challenges faced by startups

Dubai Startup Hub, initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, provides clarity and direction in the journey of a startup entrepreneur through a wide range of programmes, workshops and trainings.

Banks form consortium to pilot UAE Trade Connect blockchain platform

Four other banks have now signed up to pilot the solution, with another six banks in active discussions about joining in the coming weeks.