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UAE confirmed as regional hub for digital start-ups

New report says MENA digital start-ups attracted $650m in funding in 2017, with 76% based in the UAE

Property platform taps interest for digital payment

Investors can use digital currency to buy a token and benefit from proceeds of a property portfolio

QPQ unveils online AI networking platform

The first half of the event ended with a speech on pipeline AI and its benefits to members of QPQ International, by Michaud.

Digital wallet industry offers a blueprint for the future of banking

Among emerging markets, China and India are leading the digital wallet revolution

NBK launches 'Quick Pay' to make simple, fast and secure payments via Mobile Banking app

Al-Shoaibi: "We provide up-to-date services based on our customers' lifestyle needs"

BCG and Silicon Foundry’s Alliance is Intended to Accelerate GCC Corporations into the Digital Innovation Era

This new alliance has been established due to the increased demand by corporations for connectivity to Silicon Valley, which is recognized as the hub of digital disruption and innovation.

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This development was first reported by Arabian Business News on Saturday, April 21.

Cryptocurrency Traders Use Old Gold to Interest Islamic Investors

A local start-up company is offering a gold-backed cryptocurrency.

Blockchain startups to attract $3 billion in investments

Future Blockchain Summit will see ground-breaking local and international startups seeking to showcase their solutions, attract investments and disrupt industries.

World Bank says service sector growth, digital investment could boost job growth in MENA region

Countries in the region, which have an abundance of oil reserves, have long relied on oil revenues for economic growth.

SGG and Goodwin support the launch of Viola Fintech, a new financial technology fund

Viola Fintech is part of Viola , biggest technology-focused investment group in Israel with over $2.8 billion assets under management.

The evolving use of mobile payment systems in Kuwait

The mobile payment technology comes handy to reduce physical robbery of money since payment is made online with less physical movement.

Emirates NBD Has Launched Cheque Chain Blockchain Platform

All cheques issued will have a unique QR code which shall register each cheque on the bank’s Blockchain platform.

Dubai ArtBank launches cryptocurrency payments

The initiative is designed to integrate technology into the art sector

GIB launches digital bank in Bahrain

Gulf International Bank (GIB) has launched the digital retail banking services of meem, the region’s first Sharia-compliant digital bank, in Bahrain.

United Bank launches UB Digital Wallet

Fintech has become main engine of growth for national economy, dissemination of financial inclusion culture, says El Kady The United Bank of Egypt (UB) launched the UB Digital Wallet, which is its latest technological solution for the Egyptian financial m

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