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Leading social trading and investing network eToro boasts 9 million users amid robust global interest in smarter investing

High number also indicates rising support for crypto industry

MENA: Dipping Into Digital

Digital banking, cryptocurrencies, ecommerce and fintech start-ups—2017 was a record year for digital investments in the MENA region. But there’s wide variation between countries.

UAE Government launches Blockchain Strategy 2021

This technology will save time, effort and resources and enable individuals to conduct most of their transactions in a timely manner that suits their lifestyle and work.

MENA fintech sector to attract US$2.5bn in deals by 2022, study finds

This has supported the proliferation of new fintech startups: with six startups founded in 2005, the figure is expected to reach 252 by 2020.

E-payment push: How can SMEs quickly move from bricks-and-mortar to online?

Bahrain-based Paytabs believes the most essential component of a business is its ability to make and receive payments

ADIB recognised for security leadership

CISO Awards acknowledge forward-thinking businesses that continue to transform themselves.

Cryptocurrency traders use old gold in drive to draw Islamic investors

Each OneGram cryptocurrency unit is backed by at least a gram of physical gold stored in a vault.

Social media is new hub for scamsters in UAE

The gangs turned into popular social media apps, thinking that they would get away from police control.

Blockchain in Israel: A diamond in the rough?

It is the target of hacker groups and hostile governments. But nonetheless, industry insiders still see it, and the blockchain technology its built on, as an essential tool going forward.

Commercial Bank mobile app features voice recognition

The new mobile banking app helps customers save time and money by banking at a time and place that suits them

Israeli startup eToro mulls future London float as it rides cryptocurrency boom

A major “social trading” website, amateur investors on eToro can use the site to mirror the portfolios of successful traders.

New technologies set to disrupt UAE banking sector in 2018, KPMG banking perspectives report states

Artificial intelligence, blockchain and FinTech will drive banks to improve operational efficiency, increase revenue and reduce risk

New technologies set to disrupt UAE banking sector in 2018

As the UAE banking sector comes to terms with new regulations and the implications of VAT, KPMG’s third edition of the annual UAE banking perspectives report reveals how technological innovation and strong corporate governance will enable banks to t

NBK brings the SWIFT gpi service to Kuwait

Al-Khorafi: Another area of NBK’s advancement in technology innovations

UAE takes pole position in digital banking in the Middle East

The trend picks up momentum in the region

MENA start-up data platform closes $1 million seed funding round

MAGNIiTT.com, one of the largest investment data platforms for investors, entrepreneurs and corporates in the Middle East, has announced that it has successfully raised close to $1 million in funding from both international and Gulf based investors.

Saudi rolls out online payment service

Holders of Mada cards will be able to make digital purchases from early April

UAE startups to attract $1 billion in funding this year

The figures come ahead the three-day AIM Startup that will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 9th-11th April 2018.

Objectway announces a distribution partnership with BML Istisharat

BML Istiharat works with more than 300 clients worldwide, including several Fortune 500 companies,

Doha Bank unveils new mobile App

The new 2018 App is introducing more than 900 ‘buy one, get one free’ vouchers and over 300 exciting offers at the most prestigious hotels, fine dining restaurants, cafés, leisure spots and health and fitness spas, the ‘Doha Bank