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Dubai bank to launch first battery powered payment cards

Wallet Card, the world's first connected, secure payment card, is set to be introduced in the UAE in 2018

Local fintech to tap Bahrain’s bitcoin exchange

The firm also provides a POS system and payment gateway for merchants to accept bitcoins as payment, enhancing their scope of business.

Abu Dhabi and Bahrain pursue fintech co-operation deal

The agreement will allow for a closer collaboration on the exchange of information on trends, services and products, leading to a closer relationship in the development of Islamic finance and Fintech initiatives across the region.

Kuwait to study implications of trading in Bitcoin currency

Kuwait's Ministry of Commerce and Industry closely monitoring local firms’ ‘Bitcoin’ advertisements

Israel Bank Hapoalim Allies With Aerospace On Blockchain

Blockchain technology is being tested in an aerospace and banking industry partnership that would develop security systems.

Dubai billionaire to take on Amazon and his extreme work ethic for his staff

The UAE is only now scratching the surface of an e-commerce boom as people in the region become increasingly tech-savvy and household incomes increase.

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Bank Sohar wins Infosys Finacle Client Innovation Award

“It gives us immense pride and joy to win these prestigious awards that reflect our commitment to bring innovation and excellence in Oman’s banking sector,"

Apple and Amazon in talks to establish a presence in Saudi Arabia

With Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman looking to give Saudi Arabia a hi-tech makeover, Amazon and Apple are now looking to invest in the kingdom

Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Turkey: Istanbul to discuss blockchain and the future of digital economy

On March 1, Istanbul will host a large-scale event Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Turkey , dedicated to the study of the role of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies in the modern world

Israel’s Cryptocurrency May Solve an Institutional Problem

What we see today are cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Litecoin which are decentralized and anonymous

QIB the first bank in Qatar to implement Face ID for mobile app

The new feature has been introduced as part of QIB latest upgrade of its Mobile App

Etisalat unveils Dubai Open Innovation Center

Etisalat Group has opened its Open Innovation Center in Dubai, a showcase facility for Etisalat's latest services and technologies

Dubai developer to accept crypto-currency payments

MAG has affiliated itself with the Sharia-compliant OneGram crypto-currency

Oman Arab Bank launches advanced automation system

This will give employees more time to devise solutions and services that will meet the customers’ needs.

Mint to Integrate Blockchain into its Existing Financial Technology

The addition of blockchain is a valuable extension to Mint’s current product offerings for corporate clients and their employees.

Bahrain Middle East Bank Chooses Wolters Kluwer’s OneSumX for Finance

Banks’ finance functions are facing significant changes that are reshaping the way they operate.

Cryptocurrency withdrawals now available at ATMs in the UAE

NCR Corporation teams up with CoinHub to enable cash withdrawals from cryptocurrency accounts

NCR First in the UAE to Introduce Bitcoin-Enabled ATMs

NCR Corporation announced that it has teamed-up with CoinHub, a cryptocurrency exchange in the UAE, to enable users to make cash withdrawals from their cryptocurrency account at the ATM

Why robo-advisories will appeal to Mena millennials

The flexibility of low-cost services and no minimum balance requirements make the platform attractive

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