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CBE signs protocol to link ‘Nafeza’ customs platform with banking system

This makes the import process rather speedy, eventually raising the country's index in foreign trade operations.

TG and Zain Bahrain launch MENA’s first Telco Open Banking Payments

Zain Bahrain, a telecommunications industry innovator across MENA has become the first telecommunication provider to embrace Open Banking payments, thus solidifying their position as one of the leading telecom providers in the region.

Batelco reveals 'BEYON Money' the company's new financial services brand

BEYON Money the first digital financial super app in the Kingdom of Bahrain

I2c teams with BEYON Money, in mobile payments

Through i2c’s Fintech Fast Track certification, BEYON Money will tap into Visa’s network infrastructure to roll out a digital-focused debit program with a physical card option available upon request.

NBK officially launches Swift payment controls

The latest smart solution that helps in mitigating fraudulent attacks, stopping high-risk payments in addition to enhancing security level

Online transactions surge over 90 percent in Commercial Bank

Commercial Bank has seen a sharp rise in the adoption of digital banking solutions over the past few years.

QDB announces launch of ‘Investment Forum 2021’

This year’s edition of the forum also features a special panel discussion by renowned industry experts titled ‘Accelerating Economic Transformation Through Venture Capital’ and an MoU signing ceremony between QDB and QFC.

ila Bank launches next generation credit cards

ila’s unique credit card comes in two forms, ‘ila Blue’ and ‘ila Switch

Qatar among the biggest adopters of cloud in region

Sleiman noted the power of the cloud gives you digital tools as a small and medium business and readymade building blocks for innovation.

16 more fintech firms enter Saudi market in Q3 of 2021

Saudi Arabia witnessed a 37% rise in the number of fintech firms entering the market and also recorded an increase in venture capital investments that exceeded $181mln

Israel’s Bank Hapoalim to Invest $10 Million in Digital Wallet Neema

Bank Hapoalim is well-acquainted with Neema

Global Finance Awards Bank Al Etihad Jordan's for the year 2021

Following numerous rounds of screening with financial institutions from around the globe, Bank al Etihad successfully won several awards for its digital presence and seamless banking solutions

Qatar First Bank participates as a private investor in a Silicon Valley AI Technology Company

As a late-stage venture company, SoundHound has a strong backlog from existing customers, which include well-known car manufacturers, home appliance manufacturers, and telecom companies, among others.

Arab Bank Launches the New Version of Arabi Mobile App in Bahrain

The launch of the new version of the application comes as part of Arab Bank’s constant efforts to deploy the latest digital banking solutions, offering its customers a seamless banking experience.

Saudi Arabia to allow more digital banks, central bank governor says

The kingdom this year issued licences for its first digital banks, STC Bank and Saudi Digital Bank

Kuwaiti bank launches digital bank with ‘its own budget’

Al-Fulaij pointed out that financial technology will play a major role in the future and we have to keep pace with that.

Kuwaiti bank launches digital bank with ‘its own budget’

The digital bank targets those under the age of 34, the age group that represents two-third of Kuwait’s population

EDB Business Banking App wins best banking product of the year recognition at Fintech Abu Dhabi Awards 2021

Award recognises new App for SMEs within two months of launch

NBB upgrades digital banking app

The new app will introduce a number of enhanced features

Arab Federation for Digital Economy, Union of Arab Banks launch 'Huma Wealth' programme in cooperation with GCEL

Based on the MoU, the programme will be put in place through a digital platform that will provide new tools and enablers for the B2B market, which will improve efficiency and transparency levels and help companies cut down the risks of doing business and

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