07/22/2026
The merger would create Oman's largest standalone Islamic bank, strengthening Bank Nizwa's market position through a larger customer base, expanded financing and deposit portfolios, and enhanced capital resources.
07/22/2026
The agreement formalizes cooperation on the development of the United Arab Emirates national Quick Response Code payment system and its interoperability with international payment networks
07/21/2026
The Singapore-headquartered startup will use the capital to deploy its artificial intelligence mortgage infrastructure across the Middle East
07/17/2026
The Guinness World Records title for ‘The Most Financial Regulatory Licences at a Blockchain Ecosystem Launch’ was awarded to Blockmaze
07/16/2026
Emirates NBD is the first MENA bank to launch blockchain-based cross-border US dollar payments on Partior.
07/16/2026
Fadi Moukaddem, senior vice-president and group country manager for the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar at Visa, told Gulf Times that Qatari banks and merchants have moved well beyond basic digitisation.
07/15/2026
According to Bain, AI infrastructure is increasingly being treated by governments as a strategic national asset
07/14/2026
The platform, developed by the CBJ’s Cyber Incident Response Unit for the Financial and Banking Sector, was recognized in the international and regional cooperation category.
07/14/2026
Founded as a financial technology company focused on flexible spending, Tabby’s platform is used by more than 65,000 local and global brands
07/14/2026
To accelerate data security innovation across the Middle East
07/08/2026
The partnership unites Techstars with Emirates NBD's established innovation ecosystem, including its fintech engagement initiatives, AI-driven transformation programs, and strategic partnerships with global technology leaders.
07/06/2026
The next phase of economic development is being built around diversification.
07/06/2026
Customers urge banks to strengthen safeguards as experts highlight the importance of reliability, contingency planning and rapid response
06/29/2026
Moreover, digital safety deposit boxes feature the highest security standards.
06/26/2026
Previously reserved for institutional and professional clients, Bybit PWM required manual one-on-one consultations as part of the onboarding process.
06/25/2026
The issue is becoming increasingly important as banks across the region explore new AI tools that can speed up routine tasks, analyse documents and improve productivity.
06/24/2026
The participation reflects the bank's ongoing efforts to build partnerships and strengthen Qatar's position as a strategic investment destination and a model launchpad for promising startups in the region.
06/22/2026
These efforts have positioned the Kingdom at the forefront of digital financial services in the region.
06/17/2026
The mandate reinforces BankDhofar’s position as a leading facilitator of capital market transactions in the Sultanate, combining extensive retail reach with advanced digital banking capabilities
06/17/2026
The MoU also covers a number of priority areas, including financial consumer protection, financial inclusion and financial literacy and Islamic finance