09/19/2019
Middle East FinTech sector could raise more than $2bn by 2022, Milken says
The financial technology sector is growing at a compounded annual growth rate of 30 per cent
FinTech
09/19/2019
Oracle to launch new cloud facilities in UAE and Saudi Arabia
Company's local clients include First Abu Dhabi Bank, DP World, Landmark Group and Apparel Group
09/18/2019
Dubai Cultiv8 invests in FinTech startup Wahed Invest in a multi-million dollar deal
Wahed said: “Technology is redefining financial services, bringing new and innovative financial prospects to the largely underserved and marginalized populace.
09/18/2019
SC Ventures Invests in Artificial Intelligence Platform
SC Ventures has made a strategic investment in artificial intelligence services platform Digital Reasoning
09/17/2019
Objectway Recognized by Celent as a Key Player for Client Reporting Solutions Delivering a Better Client Experience
Objectway offers different forms of client reporting: traditional PDFs, Apps, secure messaging, or remote collaboration via secure auditable video reporting.
09/17/2019
Second Artificial Intelligence Week kicks off in Dubai
Knowing the central role AI plays
09/17/2019
meem by GIB sponsors Smart Cities Summit
The event, which is in its fourth year, was held under the patronage of HE Eng. Essam bin Abdulla Khalaf, Minister of Works, Municipalities Affairs & Urban Planning, and featured a conference, exhibition and awards sessions
09/17/2019
Now Money offers alternative for Gulf’s unbanked expats
Fintech targets region’s 25m low-income workers reliant on exchange houses to remit cash
09/17/2019
Bahrain's Bwallet adds payment function for UK bank accounts
Users can scan a QR code to make cashless payments through their mobile phones.
09/16/2019
SS&C to buy Globacom's Investrack wealthtech business
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in September 2019.
09/16/2019
UAE based crypto firm Hayvn launches $5m fundraise to drive next phase of growth
This funding will be used by Hayvn to boost its capital reserves, roll-out its global regulatory footprint, strengthen compliance, IT infrastructure, and legal infrastructure.
09/16/2019
Finding the right balance between human touch and technology is the biggest challenge for companies in the Middle East
Senior business leaders converge on Dubai for the second AI Week Middle East
09/16/2019
Red Hat Announces Enterprise Linux 8 for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 for SAP Solutions is an intelligent OS designed to provide a solid foundation that spans the hybrid cloud and one that fuels mission-critical workloads.
09/16/2019
Bahrain's Investcorp acquires global ticketing software firm
Vivaticket is a global provider of integrated ticketing software solutions to the leisure and entertainment, sport, culture and tradeshow industries
09/16/2019
National Bank of Oman offers first of its kind banking solution at the touch of a button
Recently it became the first bank to offer the ability to order its popular Badeel prepaid cards directly through its award-winning app, meaning customers and non-customers alike can apply from anywhere, simply by logging in through their mobile phone
09/16/2019
Build Greenfield: How Traditional Banks Are Breaking the Mould
“A whole new world: How technology is driving the evolution of intelligent banking”, 36 percent of respondents selected launching a digital bank as their preferred innovation strategy.
09/13/2019
SS&C to Acquire Investrack Business
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in September 2019.
09/12/2019
Dubai Financial Market launches “myAccount” electronic service
The DFM has executed 1.3 million transactions to the new electronic accounts
09/12/2019
'Digital human' Fatema takes a bow at Bank ABC
Sael Al Waary, deputy group CEO, Bank ABC, says: “AI will soon be an inseparable part of our lives, as individuals and as a community at large.
09/12/2019
No need for physical checking of Emirates ID at banks
Central Bank sends notice to all banks.