10/27/2025
Empowering SMEs: Sohar International’s enhanced corporate mobile app becomes a full-fledged financial command centre
Reaffirming its commitment to advancing innovation and operational excellence
FinTech
10/24/2025
Zain ranks first in the regional telecom sector in Forbes “World’s Best Employers” list
Ranked first in Kuwait and among top three employers in the Middle East
10/23/2025
Dubai Islamic Bank forges alliance HCLTech to integrate AI
This partnership is aimed at enhancing the bank's operational capabilities through the scalable application of AI.
10/21/2025
Egypt’s fintech firm Money Fellows hits $1.5bn in transactions
The company’s prepaid card facilitates deposits, withdrawals, and payments without service fees
10/20/2025
Central Bank of Egypt and MCIT Launch AI for FinTech Hackathon to Empower Next-Gen Innovators
The initiative aims to foster a new generation of FinTech professionals capable of driving innovation within Egypt’s evolving digital economy.
10/20/2025
Tamara secures Central Bank of the UAE approval, deepening commitment to the UAE market
Tamara Achieved Full Regulatory Approval in the UAE.
10/17/2025
Urgent action needed on AI’s ethical challenges
Global Ethics Day warning from accountancy and financial services bodies as a new report shines light on need for improved skills
10/15/2025
Bahrain hosts UK delegation to Boost FinTech Partnerships
The visit brought together government officials, regulators, and FinTech innovators from both countries to explore collaboration and developments in Bahrain’s financial technology ecosystem.
10/14/2025
NBB adopts Kinexys by J.P. Morgan solution to pioneer programmable payments in the region
NBB has now joined a growing number of leading global financial institutions
10/13/2025
CBJ Names Winners of Digital Signature Challenge for Financial Institutions
The participating firms underwent extensive technical, technological, and security assessments to ensure compliance with international standards for digital signatures and their legal reliability for financial transactions.
10/09/2025
Experts at FinTech Forward 2025 highlight Bahrain’s innovation and regulation
The event brought together regional and global leaders to discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities in the fintech ecosystem.
10/09/2025
QNB Group receives Central Bank of Egypt license approval for a new digital bank
ezbank will combine advanced digital technology with international best practices to offer seamless financial services to a broad customer base
10/07/2025
How Online Marketplaces Face Escalating Fraud Threats
Cybercriminals are leveraging advanced technologies including AI to perpetrate these schemes creating significant financial and reputational damage.
10/06/2025
Wio Bank surpasses AED 50bln in deposits as digital banking adoption accelerates
Deposits nearly doubled year-on-year, reflecting growing demand for digital-first banking
10/06/2025
Saudi Arabia to serve as regional HQ for fintech growth, says Paymentology CEO
Saudi Arabia has set ambitious fintech targets under its Vision 2030 agenda
10/02/2025
UAE to launch first Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence
The Centre is designed as a strategic enabler of the UAE’s AI sovereignty, ensuring national control over critical components of the AI value chain
09/30/2025
Tarabut Opens Regional Headquarters in Riyadh to Drive Open Banking Growth
The new headquarters anchors Saudi-focused product development and client delivery, reinforcing Tarabut’s role as the technology infrastructure and intelligence layer for open banking in the Kingdom.
09/25/2025
Qatar expanding its role in supporting digital innovation regionally, globally
Regarding technology leadership he noted that "Qatar has shown what we can achieve with industry innovation
09/22/2025
Telr Payment Gateway partners with Kema to drive next-gen payment solutions
This collaboration combines Telr’s comprehensive payment solutions with Kema’s agile platform, empowering merchants to build and scale world-class payment experiences with just a few clicks
09/17/2025
Citi Deploys Advanced AI Tools Across UAE and Middle East & Africa Operations
The suite of AI tools is designed to enhance employee productivity and operational efficiency across various functions within the bank.