09/03/2018
New Global FinTech Deal Highlights Collaborative Trend
“The agreement … sets out a process to share and use information on innovation in their respective markets.”
FinTech
09/03/2018
HSBC expands digital experience with new Customer Service Unit in Mirdiff City Centre
Digital branch design is the first of its kind for HSBC globally
08/31/2018
Finastra joins Bahrain FinTech Bay
Leading innovation hub brings opportunities to drive open innovation via FusionFabric.cloud
08/30/2018
Standard Chartered to pilot blockchain-based smart guarantees in trade finance
Project is in collaboration with Siemens Financial Services and TradeIX
08/29/2018
The arrival of blockchain and crypto explained: The legal case for UAE
Blockchain is a long record of data duplicated across millions of machines and maintained day and night by them.
08/28/2018
New distinctions for Profile's FinTech solution
Profile and its solutions are characterised by technological innovation, competitive functionality, compliance to local and international standards
08/27/2018
Mideast firms ramping up investments with an AI on the future
Survey shows 95% believe that AI will have a positive impact on their firm
08/27/2018
Bitcoin ban: Saudi Arabia investors to turn to property investment?
With the trading of cryptocurrency in the Kingdom now outlawed, will investors in the country begin to consider more traditional investments, such as overseas real estate, once again?
08/27/2018
UAE becomes first country to offer global e-mortgage services
The move is part of the UAE government’s plan to raise the standard of its services and match international norms, according to Emirates News Agency WAM.
08/27/2018
Will Cryptocurrency Hit the Israeli Mainstream
Israel’s Finance Ministry and the Bank of Israel have toyed with the idea of developing a state-backed cryptocurrency to help the state fight against tax evasion.
08/23/2018
US crypto firm to open in Abu Dhabi
The firm’s protocol can be used on Ethereum, Stellar, Ripple and EOS and other ledgers, allowing for on-chain and off-chain movement of tokens.
08/23/2018
First Shariah-Compliant Crypto Exchange Set to Launch in the UAE
The UAE continues its involvement in the field of digital currencies as a local company is set to launch the very first cryptocurrency exchange compliant with Shariah legislation.
08/19/2018
GCC trio in talks to drive regional fintech industry
The development of a fintech ecosystem is a vital element of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 economic diversification strategy.
08/17/2018
Dubai crypto firm says working with GCC regulators to overcome Saudi ban
BitOasis CEO responds to announcement by Saudi regulator that digital asset trading remains illegal in kingdom
08/15/2018
Khalifa issues amendments to UAE Cybercrimes Law
Article Nos. 26, 28 and 42 of Federal Decree Law No. 05 of 2012 on Combating Cybercrimes will be replaced with updated provisions
08/14/2018
Cryptocurrency is Illegal in Saudi Arabia, Central Bank Says
No entities or individuals are licensed to deal with Bitcoin or altcoins, the country monetary authority warned.
08/13/2018
Investing in people to drive digital future
Bank committed to empowerment and driving digitisation to the next level
08/13/2018
Temenos and AUC Venture Lab team up to accelerate fintech innovation in Egypt
Temenos and AUC Venture Lab will also collaborate on events and other community-building activities
08/13/2018
National Bank of Egypt upgrades UK treasury and risk management operations with Finastra
The integration between Fusion Treasury and Fusion Risk was a key factor in the bank’s decision to partner with Finastra.
08/13/2018
Trading in Bitcoin illegal in Saudi Arabia
The committee went on to warn citizens about the risks associated with investing in cryptocurrencies