03/26/2019
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
FinTech
03/26/2019
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.
03/25/2019
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
03/25/2019
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.
03/21/2019
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.
03/21/2019
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
03/21/2019
Regional banks ‘set to step up digital transformation’
The time is now for banks in the UAE to jump on board,” Jamal Saleh added.
03/21/2019
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.
03/20/2019
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.
03/19/2019
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.
03/19/2019
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.
03/19/2019
Bitcoin ATM arrives in Dubai: Here's how to buy digital currency
The kiosk has been operational for the last couple of days.
03/18/2019
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
03/18/2019
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.
03/18/2019
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
03/17/2019
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.
03/14/2019
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.
03/13/2019
Qatar all set to play lead role in tech innovation
Qatar already has high Internet and mobile penetration, which makes it a fertile ground for the technology and other sunrise sectors.
03/13/2019
The customer is at the heart of the Middle Eastern fintech revolution
Consumers are increasingly looking for quick and easy solutions for their financial needs, and with a burgeoning start-up industry in the Middle East, soon they will have numerous solutions to choose from.
03/12/2019
Exclusive: Cairo-based B2B loyalty solutions provider Dsquares raises investment from Algebra and Ezdehar, launches B2C discounts app
Following their success in B2B segment, Dsquares is now expanding into B2C with the launch of a discounts app called Lucky.