10/25/2021
Infosys Finacle rated leader in Digital Banking Engagement Solutions
Rating is for both digital banking engagement platforms and engagement hubs
FinTech
10/25/2021
Investments in Saudi fintech sector rises to $347mln
Fintech Saudi said the number of fintech companies in the kingdom had risen by 37%
10/22/2021
Ex-Google executive raising $1 billion middle east tech fund
IPOs in the region have also recently taken prominence with Adnoc Drilling coming to the market as the largest IPO on the Abu Dhabi stock market.
10/22/2021
Blockchain will empower smart cities of the future
For this data exchange, blockchain is anticipated to be utilised.
10/21/2021
Jordan Kuwait Bank signs transformative deal with iGTB
Jordan Kuwait Bank to create a completely integrated, mobile first, state-of-the-art, omni-channel experience to power its growth ambitions in the Arab region based on Jordan Vision 2025.
10/21/2021
Coders critical for digital transformation in Middle East
Red Hat is provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver reliable and high-performing Linux, hybrid cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies.
10/21/2021
Egypt’s Banque Misr to launch its first Riyadh branch by the end of 2021: Bank’s head
El-Etreby noted that he expects Banque Misr to obtain a digital bank license by the first quarter of 2022
10/21/2021
A Cryptocurrency Gets To The Central Bank of Israel, CBDC Is On Trial
Among the interests the Bank of Israel has in mind, they need to find an innovative means of payment that can be cheap, easily used, preferred against cash, and would not fail during a breakdown or other unprevented situations.
10/21/2021
UAE-based Fintech Galaxy closes $2m seed round for Open Finance development
This comes as Open Finance is the next step in the Open Banking journey, which is widely adopted now in many countries, including Saudi Arabia.
10/20/2021
The CMA announces launch of 5th batch of Financial technology experimental permit
The FinTech Lab is a legislative experimental environment that allows providers of financial technology products and services to test their innovative business models within specific criteria, time and regulatory requirements under the supervision of CMA
10/20/2021
Egypt to spend over $2bln to enhance internet efficiency, says minister
The project includes delivery of fiber optic cables to around 4,500 villages in the next three years
10/20/2021
Digital change: the magic solution?
The take up for this is very encouraging and firms have seen a significant improvement in client satisfaction as a result.
10/20/2021
NBB announces shortlisted teams from Digital Banking Challenge
The NBB Digital Banking Bootcamp was held in September and welcomed participants at BFB’s co-working offices.
10/19/2021
'UAE a shining example of tech adoption": Binance founder tells Future Blockchain Summit
Changpeng Zhao praises leadership's attitude towards embracing technological advancements
10/18/2021
Innovating together: what is happening in Wealth & Asset Management
Openess and API facilitate collaboration and access to innovation.
10/18/2021
Egypt consumer finance pioneer launches deferred-payment startup
Egypt's financial tech and online payment market is booming, as the government of the most populous Arab country encourages more cashless transactions and e-commerce sales surge even as small retailers remain key and cash is king.
10/18/2021
Doha Bank’s Doha Pay Wallet wins ‘Best Digital Wallet App’ award
Doha Bank customers can enjoy these quick, safe, and seamless payment features simply by downloading the application from the Apple and Google Play App stores and enrolling their Doha Bank credit or debit cards to the wallet.
10/18/2021
Dubai’s Mashreq Bank scores a regional first with new API portal for businesses
Mashreq’s move allows app developers to use its API for use in their work
10/18/2021
SABB’s international remittances grow by over 50%
SABB has developed international transfer services through its digital channels, in partnership with the financial technology companies MasterCard Send and Ripple.
10/18/2021
Mashreq Bank signs partnership with Visa to support e-payments, digital solutions
Latest partnership aligned with Egypt’s ambitious strategy to encourage electronic payments ecosystem in country Daily News Egypt October 17, 2021 Comments Offon Mashreq Bank signs partnership with Visa to support e-payments, digital solutions