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Dubai-based Bitcoin exchange suspends UAE dirhram withdrawals

BitOasis claims issues with their bank to blame for the measure

UAE digital bank attracts 10,000 new customers per month

Liv., the lifestyle digital bank launched by Emirates NBD, said to be fastest growing bank in the UAE

Profile introduces Axia Robo Advisor that delivers unique automation to address new markets

The firms benefit, among others, from the sheer automation and flexibility of the platform to manage the full advisory process, its low operating cost and fast client acquisition while delivering “independent” advice with transparency.

BSS Oman Banks Association join hands for Blockchain utilisation

Tahhan emphasised the importance of collaboration to create a streamlined approach to innovation that achieves everyone’s goals.

Samsung Pay launches UAE online payments option

UAE is the first country in the Middle East where Samsung Pay has been enabled

Gulf Capital Acquires Strategic Stake in Saudi Arabia Fintech Geidea

The company claims to be a leading integrated software solutions provider, employing more than 400 experts dedicated to providing unique innovative information technology solutions.

Dubai Holding to launch region’s first digital bank

Dubai Holding’s Digital Bank aims to provide a state-of-the-art platform to facilitate digital transactions and accelerate the drive towards a cashless society

STEP2018's new format saw attendance boosted and increased investor interest in MENA tech startups

STEP2018 attracted 6,000 attendees.

IBM opens Innovation & Industry Client Centre in Abu Dhabi

Centre will support customers in digital transformation programs

UAB calls upon banks, Arab financial institutions to exert greater efforts to spread fintech, curb risks

It is necessary to utilise modern technologies to develop electronic financial services and reduce the use of cash, according to the union.

ADFG's Algorythma launches next-gen investment management platform

Algorythma, part of Abu Dhabi Financial Group, has announced the launch of Investera, a next generation investment management platform.

Bahrain's GFH buys majority stake in The Entertainer

Incentives provider offers lifestyle savings to consumers in 15 countries across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa

New Bank Joins Ripples Enterprise Blockchain Network

BankDhofar joined Bankchain which was a consortium made up of more than 27 banks and started in 2017 February for the exploration of Blockchain technology in the banking sector.

UAE MoE launches programme to support innovative companies

The programme is in line with the Government Accelerators initiative, in partnership with government and private entities

UAE cements position as regional hub for digital entrepreneurship

The outstanding investor response and rankings that Dubai and the UAE have received regionally and globally validate its knowledge-economy strategies as envisioned in the UAE Centennial Plan, said Sheikh Hamdan.

New platform to help navigate UAE's free zones

The comparative online tool will help entrepreneurs and investors navigate free-trade zones

SAMA launches Fintech Saudi initiative to enable financial technology sector

Fintech Saudi is expected to launch a number of workshops, educational and awareness activities targeting university students, investors, companies and banks to introduce the initiative and its contribution to a qualitative shift in the provision of finan

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