02/25/2022
The crypto oasis: How the UAE became the Middle East’s digital asset champion
The UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) is reportedly finalizing rules that would allow digital asset firms to set up shop in the country.
FinTech
02/24/2022
UAE banks: Staying one step ahead of fraudsters
How financial institutions in the Emirates work to protect their customers online
02/24/2022
The way forward for digital banking in the UAE
Here’s why digital banking will continue to grow rapidly within the country
02/23/2022
Egypt HR tech start-up SAmAS Gamify raises $125,000 in pre-seed round
Firm looks to raise $1mln to drive expansion into GCC
02/23/2022
Finastra partners with DataGear to help corporate banks in Egypt optimize core processes
Reseller agreement will enable DataGear customers to automate corporate banking operations, reduce costs and seize new opportunities for growth
02/23/2022
The Middle East already has a crypto hub, and it's not Dubai
Binance isn't even licensed as an exchange in Dubai.
02/22/2022
Crypto-assets regulation around the world
Integral to the crypto-asset ecosystem are crypto exchanges
02/22/2022
Doha Bank enhances online banking platform
"The need for accuracy and agility through digitalisation of corporate banking services is most critical in domestic and cross-border trade."
02/22/2022
UAE's Mubadala leads $500mln investment round for Princeton Digital
Abu Dhabi's strategic investor puts in $350mln
02/22/2022
UAE's credit bureau introduces app to curb bounced cheques
ChequeScore to produce a score of between one and 99 percent to show likelihood of cheques bouncing
02/22/2022
Saudi fintech firm EdfaPay raises $1.6mln
Company enables merchants to accept payments using a smartphone
02/21/2022
AI wealth manager FinaMaze opens the metaverse to UAE investors
The portfolio offers retail investors exposure to companies operating in the metaverse
02/21/2022
UAE, GCC embrace digitisation faster in Middle East
GCC is the seven largest export destination for Germany outside Europe
02/21/2022
Abu Dhabi wealth fund bets on scientific approach using quant experts
Adia has built a 50-strong team of physicists, academics and data specialists to identify and take advantage of market anomalies
02/18/2022
mSME enabling platform, Setup in Abu Dhabi, launched
Setup in Abu Dhabi’s 25 partners, including ADIO, Twofour54, Masdar, Khalifa Industrial Zone, ADDED, Telr and Hub71, will support the platform
02/18/2022
SAIB taps Moneythor to roll out intelligent PFM
The Moneythor solution is powered by real-time data
02/17/2022
HWGG Capital expands regional footprint
In a statement, the company said the regional expansion is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2022.
02/17/2022
QIB launches new 'instant finance against deposit' feature on its mobile app
All transactions can now be completed within a few steps and customers will reap the benefits of the advanced
02/16/2022
Saudi cabinet approves licensing third digital bank
The two other digital banks, STC Bank and Saudi Digital Bank, were licensed last year
02/16/2022
UAE's robotics start-up Micropolis raises $4m to fuel growth
New funds will be used to accelerate commercial production capabilities and improve R&D capability