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Visa tests first live international transaction in Syria

The transaction test follows a strategic vision that Visa announced in December 2025 to include Syria in the global digital economy.

Saudi fintech lending to industrial projects jumps 130% in H1

The increase came as the ministry expanded its partnerships with fintech companies

UAE banks tighten access controls for apps and online shopping, with new security measures

A one-time password using biometric fingerprinting via the banking app, and a message after each login attempt, are just some of the new measures

KARTY Secures Visa FinTech Innovation Award for Advancing Digital Payments in Qatar

For fintech professionals, this signals the maturation of Qatar’s domestic payment ecosystem and the increasing influence of licensed non-bank entities in the Gulf region.

TerraPay partners with Deutsche Bank on global payments

The collaboration has also reflected growing cooperation between traditional financial institutions

NBK Becomes First Kuwait Bank to Offer Fully Digital Onboarding for Children’s Accounts

Through the Zeina Account digital onboarding service, parents can now open accounts for their children entirely through the NBK Mobile Banking App, anytime and from anywhere, without visiting a branch or completing any paper-based procedures.

CIB-backed yomo receives approval for digital bank

The platform has been developed separately from traditional branch-based banking models, with a focus on digital customer journeys and intelligent financial support.

UAE Tops Global Digital Adoption in Wealth Management as Avaloq Index Outlines Regional Shift

The index, published by wealthtech leader Avaloq, evaluates the underlying structural conditions shaping private wealth across 15 major global markets.

Türkiye: Fintech Grows Up in an Economy That Rarely Stands Still

At the same time, businesses and households have spent years navigating high inflation, interest-rate changes and significant depreciation of the Turkish lira.

Vehere appoints Avientek as Official Distributor for the Middle East

Avientek will distribute Vehere's NDR and PCAP solutions across its regional reseller ecosystem

Iranian mobile roaming cut in UAE, disrupting banking access for expatriates

The report, citing Iranian mobile operators, said the outage was not caused by a technical fault on the Iranian side but by a suspension of the roaming service by UAE operators, leaving Iranian carriers unable to restore it on their own.

Syria approves creation of new electronic payment system

Central bank says framework will expand digital payment options while keeping cash in use and open sector to fintech investment

ESET to showcase AI-native cybersecurity innovations driving Saudi Arabia’s digital future at LEAP 2026

ESET will demonstrate how its AI‑powered capabilities, combined with decades of global expertise, help enterprises and government entities build cyber‑resilient environments capable of withstanding today’s evolving threat landscape

Saudi Arabia’s AI push comes with a $42 billion price tag

Global cloud providers are adding substantial committed infrastructure demand across Saudi Arabia

How banks can future-proof their workforce against AI

Combining scientific rigour with liberal arts disciplines creates resilient, adaptable talent

Saudi Arabia ranks among world’s top 10 for private AI investment: World Bank

The recently released report is the World Bank’s first comprehensive assessment of the impact of artificial intelligence on developing economies

Global Finance Names The 2026 Best Corporate Digital Banks In Africa And The Middle East, In Partnership With Infosys | Round I

Winners were chosen from entries evaluated by a world-class panel of judges at Infosys, a global leader in consulting, technology, and outsourcing.

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