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GAFI launches digital platform for economic performance services

It offers financial restructuring services, company valuation, and feasibility studies alongside investment cost estimation.

Saudi Arabia aims to become world’s largest AI token exporter: Humain CEO

His remarks align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy

Jordan Kuwait Bank integrates digital channels with new tech

As part of the integration, the bank's digital wallet will be migrated to the new platform, where customers will be able to conduct their daily financial transactions.

Ooredoo Fintech and Badrgo partner to enable digital driver payouts via Ooredoo Money at Web Summit Qatar 2026

This initiative reduces reliance on cash-based settlements, streamlines payout processes, and provides drivers with faster, more convenient access to their earnings

Bitcoin breaks key support, slips below $70,000

After breaking multiple support levels, bitcoin is now trading just below $70,000 and remains under significant selling pressure

UAE central bank approves first USD-backed stablecoin under PTSR

The UAE's regulatory timeline places it ahead of jurisdictions including the US and the EU in implementing a central bank payments regime for stablecoins.

Central Bank of Egypt launches smartphone-based POS service

By enabling mobile devices to function as payment acceptance points, the central bank aims to widen access to electronic payments

Ooredoo Fintech expands money transfer options in Qatar through partnership with Western Union

Integrating its services into the Ooredoo Money app

Egyptian banks step up cyber security upgrades as deposits reach EGP 15.3tn

El-Etreby warned that advances in digital technology and artificial intelligence are reshaping the landscape of financial and economic crime, requiring a proactive, integrated strategy that combines stronger cyber defences with wider public awareness.

ADCB Egypt Goes Live with Temenos to Modernize Payments Infrastructure and Accelerate its Digital Transformation Plans

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Egypt adopts Temenos Payments Hub to deliver faster and more efficient cross border payments with ISO 20022 SWIFT MX

Jordan Launches Region’s First Fintech Academy and Applied Lab to Drive Digital Economy

The newly unveiled Fintech Lab is expected to play a pivotal role in the Academy’s educational framework.

UAE’s digital finance playbook signals a nation-level shift in crypto

What distinguishes the UAE is not the ambition of its announcements, but its ability to move from strategy to execution, says Xin Yan, CEO and co-founder of Sign

WRISE Group Partners to Expand UAE Private Banking Access

The partnership marks a significant milestone in WRISE Group's expansion strategy across the United Arab Emirates and the broader Middle East.

ADIB Becomes First Islamic Bank to Implement Open Finance With the Support of the CBUAE’s Open Finance Initiative AlTareq

This move will unlock new opportunities for customers to access and manage their financial services, supporting the CBUAE’s efforts to advance the digital ecosystem under its 2023–2026 strategy.

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