09/27/2021
Abu Dhabi bank to launch UAE's first virtual Buy Now Pay Later prepaid card
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank has partnered with Spotii to allow customers to spread out the cost of their purchases
FinTech
09/27/2021
Digital transformation: National Bank of Fujairah’s new pathways to banking
The bank’s technological overhaul, which is part of a digital strategy dating back to 2015, has already resulted in lower transaction costs, improved operational efficiency through automation and optimisation, and a substantial increase in online ba
09/27/2021
M2P Solutions and Buckzy Payments partner to enable cross border payments
The collaboration will serve as a crucial catalyst for banks, exchange houses and Money Transfer Operators (MTOs) to offer better services across underserved corridors for payments.
09/27/2021
How technology is helping to bring investing to the masses
From robo-advisers to trading apps, there are several solutions to democratise investing
09/27/2021
Sphera Expands Front Office with SS&C
Israel's largest hedge fund manager leverages SS&C's Eze Investment Suite
09/26/2021
UAE Authorities Sign Deal To Support Cryptocurrency Trading
The agreement establishes a framework that allows the DWTCA to issue the necessary approvals and licenses for the conduct of financial activities relating to cryptocurrencies.
09/23/2021
Oman sets up task force to study cryptocurrencies
CBO has not authorised any entity to date to “operate or facilitate trading in cryptocurrencies”
09/22/2021
Deloitte launches Technology Fast 50 Program in four markets
The application process for all four Middle East countries kicked off last week, with the call for participation to close at the end of this month.
09/22/2021
Emirates Development Bank Launches SMB Banking App
There will also be an investment arm along with business advisory services.
09/22/2021
Businesses in UAE and Saudi Arabia demonstrate high data confidence
A Forrester Consulting study commissioned on behalf of Dell Technologies uncovers what's preventing businesses from turning data into actionable insights to better prepare themselves for the data era
09/21/2021
UAE is a leader in digital transformation; skills and infrastructure are key success factors
During the second edition of the NexTech technology dialogue series organised by Sahab Smart Solutions
09/21/2021
Refinitiv awarded Best Islamic Data Provider 2021 by The Asset
The awards recognize the best Islamic banks and houses, as well as the deals that defined the industry during the review period.
09/20/2021
UAE’s National Bank of Fujairah launches electronic trading platform
The new platform is available for both conventional and Shariah-compliant banking customers
09/20/2021
Egypt to sell minority stake in state payments firm
The government announced in 2018 it intended to sell minority stakes in nearly two dozen companies
09/19/2021
Czech Republic hopes to establish ‘strategic partnership’ with Saudi Arabia
Jakub Kulhanek says his country and Saudi Arabia have much to offer each other in a number of fields
09/17/2021
American-Ukrainian tech consultancy SoftServe launches in Middle East
Having established solid ground, SoftServe has now opened an operation in the UAE, which Semenyshyn describes as a “key economic hub for the region.”
09/16/2021
UAE startup Supy raises $1.5mln in latest funding
The round was led by UAE-based COTU Ventures and US-based Valia Ventures
09/16/2021
3 companies revolutionizing the Kuwait FinTech space
FinFirst digital platforms deliver a digital experience for auto loans, personal loans, car insurance.
09/16/2021
More Qatari banks likely to launch Apple Pay soon
While digital currency is being studied, it’s not the priority at the moment, but operating digitally is.
09/15/2021
Bilingual robots join Jordan’s Capital Bank retail workforce
The bank has deployed four robots across its key branches in Jordan, which it said has already reduced waiting time of customers.