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Bybit Introduces PWM 2.0, Redefining Private Wealth Management and Expands Access for Eligible VIP Clients

Previously reserved for institutional and professional clients, Bybit PWM required manual one-on-one consultations as part of the onboarding process.

Gulf banks want AI, but can they keep control of customer data?

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.

Qatar Development Bank Participates in VivaTech 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.

Saudi Arabia’s march toward a cashless economy

These efforts have positioned the Kingdom at the forefront of digital financial services in the region.

BankDhofar unveils advanced IPO financing solution as collection agent for OMIFCO IPO

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

CBUAE and CBK sign strategic MOU to strengthen supervisory, financial and fintech cooperation

The MoU also covers a number of priority areas, including financial consumer protection, financial inclusion and financial literacy and Islamic finance

Oman’s digital payment transactions surge 150%

Recent data indicate significant growth in the use of digital payment transactions during 2025.

Informatica brings trusted agentic data management across AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, Databricks, and Snowflake

This approach eliminates the need for custom integrations, allowing enterprises to invoke Informatica’s core data services metadata search, address verification, master data management, and data quality directly within agentic workflows on any cloud

Egypt’s largest bank takes stake in fintech unicorn MNT-Halan, lifting valuation to $1.4 billion

The investment values the company at $1.4 billion, up 40% from its unicorn valuation in 2023.

KPMG and INSEAD launch global AI Board Governance Principles as AI reshapes board oversight

The latest KPMG Global AI Pulse Survey indicates that nearly three quarters of boards are perceived to have only moderate or limited AI expertise

AI in the Middle East shifts from pilots to large-scale deployment

nterprise AI access in the region expanding by 50% over the past year.

Saudi statistics chief touts data, AI integration at Global Data Festival

GASTAT heads promotes Riyadh forum plans at African data summit

QFC, Ahli Bank boost FinTech innovation

Both organisations have said they will collaborate with technology providers, startups and ecosystem partners to support the development, adoption and commercialisation of emerging financial technologies.

Dubai Chambers forms Executive Committee for Agentic AI and holds its first meeting

The Executive Committee’s responsibilities include approving specialised training tracks, establishing incubators for Agentic AI companies, and setting up dedicated funds

ADIB launches WPS integration to streamline salary payments in UAE

The digital-first solution improves accuracy while offering employers greater compliance, visibility, and control.

6 ways UAE dirham will soon see its biggest digital overhaul in years

Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung can now adopt new symbol after Unicode's approval

AI moves from audits to real-time control in Saudi cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is no longer only about preventing attacks. Increasingly, it is about responding to threats quickly and effectively

QNB, Mastercard to expand cards, digital payments across Syria

The landmark collaboration reinforces the bank’s role as a trusted partner in driving the development of the country’s financial sector, in line with the group’s strategy to promote digital payments in the markets where it operates

GCC insurers are betting big on cyber and risk cover amid geopolitical pressures

In addition to presenting the growth outlook, the report provides a comprehensive overview of the GCC insurance sector, outlining recent trends, growth drivers and challenges.

Oman's AI race moves from apps to infrastructure

Hassan Al Lawati said Otech, the fully owned technology arm of Omantel, isexpanding its cloud, data centre, cybersecurity and AI computing capabilities as government and enterprise demand for local digitalinfrastructure increases.