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.
FinTech
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,”
08/14/2020
Iris ID Makes Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies
The Inc. 5000 ranking is the second major commendation that Iris ID has received in the past few months.
08/13/2020
Qatar Fintech Hub to run 'virtual pitch' days to select participants for its 12-week course
The participating Fintechs will get the opportunity to collaborate with over 16 local financial institutions
08/13/2020
Commercial Bank launches CB Instant Account opening through mobile
A Commercial Bank staff member will assist in providing the customer with cards and cheque books as part of the welcome experience.
08/13/2020
Why banking on GCC e-wallets is an easy money decision
It will permit payment via e-wallet platforms from Samsung, Google and Apple.