11/21/2018
Gulf-based fintech start-ups to raise $2bn over next decade
Interest in digital solutions from banks and government fintech accelerators are expected to support the market
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11/21/2018
Fintech on track to shape future of Islamic finance
The awards indeed shed a light on the growing importance of Islamic fintech for the industry.
11/21/2018
New rule for ATM, credit card transactions in UAE
The Central Bank of the UAE urged banks and finance companies to create awareness through media.
11/21/2018
Bank Leumi to bring mobile-only Pepper to the US
Israel's Bank Leumi is talking to potential partners about bringing Pepper, its standalone mobile unit, to the US.
11/20/2018
India fintech firm eyes Mideast expansion with office in QFC
Confirming the talks with leading banks in the country, Raghu Mohapatra, group chief operating officer, said, “We will soon be announcing the implementation of our solutions in leading Qatari banks which will help them lead the way with personalised
11/20/2018
QIB & QPAY officially launch first Islamic PoS and Online Payment Gateway in Qatar
The Islamic POS solution developed by Android smart technology will provide innovative, secure, and highly efficient payment processing services.
11/18/2018
Should traditional banks lose sleep over the fintech revolution?
Internet finance has put on an impressive feast globally, with China blazing a trail
11/15/2018
PayFort awarded as ‘Most Innovative Online Payment Service Provider’
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11/13/2018
Swiss cryptocurrency firm X8 obtains Islamic finance certification
The company also plans to launch a crypto-exchange that would include a Sharia-compliant component
11/13/2018
Doha Bank launches mobile app ‘Taeleem’ for its employees
Taeleem is a learning management tool that will not only provide employees with up to date information on their learning opportunities
11/13/2018
Bahrain and Singapore strengthen cooperation in FinTech
The MOU also sets out a common framework to help FinTech companies prepare for regulatory requirements in both countries.
11/12/2018
Iran Finalized the Development of Rial Backed National Cryptocurrency
The central bank of Iran signed a contract with Informatics Services Corporation to design and develop a national digital currency.
11/12/2018
Middle East’s banking industry headed for tech revolution
Technology adoption not a choice but an imperative as fintech changes sector landscape
11/12/2018
First Abu Dhabi Bank taps AI tools for merchants portal
FAB said that the portal compares performance of merchants’ brands with their competitors and tracks industry trends.
11/11/2018
Running behind: Arab regulators need to move faster and in step to catch up with banking innovation - Dubai-based fintech CEO
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11/09/2018
Dubai payments firm Network International selects banks for potential listing
The IPO could value the firm at about $3bn
11/09/2018
Middle Eastern Nations Aim to Become Force for Innovation
Digital transformation is changing the look of cities in the region, and it has emerged as a surprising leader of smart cities and other newer technologies.
11/08/2018
Bahrain authority recognises InfoWatch’s contribution to cybersecurity
The company then received an award in the International Recognition category.
11/08/2018
WeInvest sets eyes on UAE, opens office in DIFC
The Singapore firm, a finalist at the FinTech Hive initiative, is a robo-advisory platform-as-a-service provider for financial services provider
11/08/2018
Standard Chartered rolls out instant messaging service for priorty clients
Clients will also be able to do video and voice calls and conferences with their Private Bankers and Relationship Managers, and invite additional Investment Advisors or Specialists as needed.