10/22/2019
Saudi Trade Finance Summit to focus on tech disruptions
This by-invite-only event will be held on November 13 and 14 under the theme “Enabling the Kingdom’s vision for a better future”.
FinTech
10/22/2019
Dubai Chamber and Emirates NBD to issue blockchain-powered trade finance solutions
The DCCI has now also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Emirates NBD
10/22/2019
Fintech Abu Dhabi festival kicks off with investor forum
Global investors and experts gather in Abu Dhabi as MENA's leading Fintech festival gets underway
10/22/2019
Liv. customer wins private island in unique promotion
Young Brendan Lopes proud owner of island in Canada
10/22/2019
TransferWise is expanding in the Middle East with a new Abu Dhabi license
The company's expansion in the Middle East shows it is looking to capitalize on a growing remittance market in the region.
10/18/2019
What brings Huobi, one of the largest Digital asset exchange companies, to the UAE?
Huobi garnering a global share of 50% of digital asset exchange with accumulative turnover exceeding $1.2 trillion and access to over 450+ digital asset pairs, has taken the decision to expand its presence in the UAE and Middle East with its latest range
10/17/2019
Can Dubai go green with flying taxis and 'rooms on wheels'?
“In Dubai it’s better if you’re driving.”
10/16/2019
QCB strategy to promote fintech in banking sector: Sheikh Abdulla
The QCB governor, early in April, had stressed the importance of fintech as a key tool to achieve long-term development prospects for the financial sector in the country.
10/15/2019
Vevue Partners with CBX Exchange for Initial Auction Offering
Social Media Platform is Selling an Initial 5 Million Security Tokens
10/15/2019
Smart Dubai is developing 30 blockchain projects: PwC
50% of government transactions to be on Blockchain by 2021
10/15/2019
Path Solutions upgrades Maisarah’s core banking platform for enhanced performance
The successful upgrade will enable further innovation at Maisarah to meet evolving customers’ needs as it expands its business.
10/15/2019
UBF and SWIFT collaborate to combat cyberattacks on UAE banking industry
Initiative to counter electronic fraud in the UAE’s banking industry
10/14/2019
10 key technologies disrupting the GCC market
MEED, the region’s leading business intelligence provider looks at 10 technologies set to transform the Middle East over the next decade.
10/11/2019
A testing ground for financial technologies
Sandbox is a virtual space for CBB-licensed institutions
10/10/2019
UAE: Here's how customers access banking, real estate and automotive sector websites
The research covered desk top devices relating to web traffic of the UAE’s automotive, banking and real estate sectors during the last 12 months.
10/10/2019
10 key technologies disrupting the GCC market
Organizations are on board to make structural changes through the usage of advanced and innovative technology.
10/10/2019
Diebold Nixdorf next-generation banking solutions
This holistic, digitally-connected line of ATM solutions is built upon a software and services-driven model that provides a modern and personalized experience for consumers, while delivering maximum efficiency and simplicity to financial institutions.
10/08/2019
Gitex: cyber security boom reflects growing threat to online safety
Analysts describe constant battle to stay ahead of cyber criminals ahead of 5G roll-out in UAE
10/08/2019
WEX Launches Virtual Payments Solutions with Mastercard in Middle East
This move will take WEX’s leading virtual card payment solutions into this growing and significant region, opening its doors to new and existing customers in the UAE.
10/07/2019
UAE banks require digitization to pair with fintech
Other banks may follow suit, which would give fintech companies the chance to work closely with banks to drive innovation, but this will come at a cost.