08/31/2020
Fintech companies outrun big banks in profit and valuation
Pandemic drives digital pay in US and China as analog banking slows to a crawl
FinTech
08/28/2020
Qatar's banking sector remains ‘heavily targeted’ sector for cyberattacks: QCB
The new organisation structure covers both the security governance and assurance aspects of the work.
08/28/2020
Israeli tech's 'thirst' for UAE cash must overcome old enmity
But deep-seated animosity towards Israel among some investors could cap inflows, according to investment bankers and fund managers in the UAE, the Middle East's financial hub.
08/28/2020
Digital commodities exchange Emirex introduces Bitcoin SV trading pairs
While strategically based out of the Middle East, the Emirex platform is truly global, offering investors and traders alike an easy avenue to acquire and trade digital commodities – including Bitcoin SV - within a regulatory compliant environment.
08/26/2020
5 recent banking bot announcements in Asia
This makes it easier for customers to access their information without having to open a banking application each time.
08/25/2020
Middle East is only getting started on its online ways
Except for UAE and Saudi Arabia, there is lots others can do to spur digital economies
08/25/2020
Blockchain moves from promise to reality
Deloitte's 2020 Global Blockchain Survey
08/25/2020
CREALOGIX launches Conversational Banking as SaaS solution to help drive customer loyalty
Conversational banking opens up a world of opportunities in wealth management and retail banking.
08/24/2020
Behind the Scenes at the Major MENA Startup Summit That Went Virtu
The event was a channel that bridged the gap between new stakeholders and the entrepreneurship ecosystem, bringing innovation to traditional markets and offering new investment opportunities to startups.
08/24/2020
QNB launches WhatsApp service to enhance customer experience
QNB provides unique digital banking services for its customers
08/24/2020
Qatar’s National Solarized Fintech Strategy Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic might help to further Qatar’s national strategy in the fintech and blockchain spaces to reduce the crisis’s impact.
08/23/2020
Egypt's IDB prepares to launch full range of digital banking services
Electronic services include mobile and internet banking services, ATMs, and expanded electronic payment card services among others
08/20/2020
Open Banking Is Increasingly Being Adopted by Fintech Sector in Bahrain and the MENA Region
During the past 7 months, several banks in Bahrain have invested in various solutions that are powered by Tarabut Gateway, which is a licensed Open Banking platform.
08/19/2020
Fintech industry growing by 18% annually in Saudi Arabia: report
Fintech transactions in the kingdom amounted to over $20bn by the end of 2019
08/19/2020
Apple Maps can now provide turn-by-turn directions in UAE
App will also later allow users to navigate malls, airport
08/18/2020
Digital payments surge as Ecommerce takes off in UAE
With the rise of e-commerce, it is imperative to provide consumers with seamless solution to save and manage their card details across multiple websites.
08/18/2020
PwC's partnership with Tanium lands in the Middle East
On the back of a booming cybersecurity market, and its award-winning offerings, Tanium has seen rapid growth in recent years.
08/18/2020
Fintech industry is growing in Saudi Arabia, says report
Fintech Saudi has continued to support the development of the fintech industry through initiatives such as the Fintech Ecosystem Directory and the Fintech Jobs Portal to support fintech companies
08/17/2020
The Fintech Ecosystem of Dubai in 2020
There have been noticeable investment wins for Dubai, both in foreign direct investments and also within the wider fintech ecosystem.
08/14/2020
Qatar committed to combating climate change, investing in green techs
“Qatar is committed to fighting climate change, having made several pledges to lower our carbon footprint through renewable solar energy and green investments,”