03/19/2020
Saudis take on self-isolation through the internet
Public urged to stay in their homes to reduce possibility of further virus outbreak
FinTech
03/17/2020
SEED Group forms new strategic partnership with 8topuz in MENA region
One of the most exciting aspects of the partnership with SEED Group is the alignment of SEED Group’s agenda to diversify the region’s economy with AI and technology.
03/17/2020
Egypt's central bank to support e-payments, fintech, and more
The strategy also aims to turn Egypt into a leading centre for fintech in Africa and the Arab world, the online publication added.
03/16/2020
Banking Challenger Moven Partners STC Pay to Introduce New Banking Service for Young People in Saudi Arabia
As reported by American Banker, Ahmed Alenazi, CEO at STC Pay, and Brett King, founder and CEO at Moven, recently signed their partnership agreement.
03/13/2020
UAE’s FlexxPay receives new investment from MEC Ventures
MSA has invested over $1b in the last four years in AI, genomics, mobility, and SaaS companies.
03/13/2020
Saudi shift toward cashless society paying e-dividends
The authority has also introduced initiatives such as the Elevation program, to incentivize merchants and cardholders to increase cashless payments, and putting a cap on the value of customer cash transactions with corporate merchants.
03/12/2020
Fiorano drives digitalization at Credit Agricole with flexcube core banking system integration
Fiorano Establishes a Robust and Flexible Infrastructure Connecting the Bank's Extended Network of Channels and Partners
03/12/2020
Top 10 Fintech startups in Middle East and UAE
Established in 2014, Beehive is the first P2P lending platform in the MENA region to be regulated by the DFSA.
03/11/2020
$135bln invested in Fintech in 2019: KPMG
The main theme for 2019’s global fintech market was diversity
03/11/2020
Why the time is right for a UK-Saudi tech hub
A new organisation could act as an umbrella to support innovation and research links between the two nations
03/11/2020
Fintech: building smart cities in Dubai
In recent years the fintech industry has been dominated by US and European markets with scarce mention of the UAE, which has been responsible for just US$66.6mn of investment
03/10/2020
UAE advisers target clients on Instagram
As they aim to reach younger groups in need of financial advice
03/10/2020
Doha Inspire Awards 2020 to honour women for outstanding achievements
The awards will have distinct categories like: Inspire Her – Abilities award, Lifetime Achievement, Young Achievers, Community Spirit, Health, Education and Media awards along with many other categories.
03/10/2020
Why Most Business “Awards” Are a Scam, Preying on Pride
As a marketer for a client like this, this is the sort of thing where you bang your head off the desk
03/09/2020
Female traders trending upwards in UAE and Mena
Steve Weller, CEO Saxo Bank Mena Region, said: “As a fintech specialist we have always strived towards a democratised trading and investment landscape, and these findings highlight our strategy is working in terms of increased participation by femal
03/05/2020
Saudi Arabia's autoworld digitally transforms with infor cloudsuite equipment
Auto-leasing pioneer to standardize business functions to tap $560 million market
03/05/2020
Cisco connect kicks-off in Riyadh with renewed commitment to accelerating digitization
Talent development and digitization of national infrastructure prioritized to strengthen the Kingdom's competitiveness
03/04/2020
Dubai launches data-based Economic Platform
Portal will offer real-time info on real estate and other key sectors
03/04/2020
UAE tech company launches software for businesses
The new software is designed to fast-track sales and marketing processes
03/03/2020
RippleNet network in UAE expands with Bank of Fujairah
National Bank of Fujairah to add value to RippleNet network in UAE The collaboration between Ripple and the National Bank of Fujairah will offer the customers a whole range of innovative FinTec solutions.