11/11/2019
Ex-Namshi CEO's 'buy now, pay later' fintech start-up gets seed funding
Tabby to provide UAE and Saudi customers with flexi payment options for online purchases
FinTech
11/11/2019
Cryptocurrency demand in UAE set for rapid expansion
The DIFC also worked on introducing a white paper regarding the adoption of cryptocurrency in the country, and the available opportunities for fintech firms throughout the Emirates.
11/08/2019
mCloud Technologies launches Middle East office to bring AssetCare energy management solutions to the region
Companies in the region including Saudi Aramco and SABIC have already begun discussions to evaluate mCloud's Smart Process solutions
11/08/2019
Robotics firm Automation Anywhere prepares for IPO as it expands in Middle East
San Jose-headquartered firm is planning to double employee numbers at its regional Dubai base within the next few months
11/08/2019
PropTech Middle East concludes successfully
Mahmud Al Burai, Senior Advisor, Real Estate Regulatory Agency opened day 2 of the conference with a presentation on rethinking cities of the future in light of technology and sustainability.
11/07/2019
SS&C Intralinks Report Finds Leaks of Mergers and Acquisitions Deals Decreasing
Increased regulatory scrutiny and tighter controls credited with drop for the second consecutive year
11/06/2019
UAE bank launches new digital platform to support SMEs
National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah unveils SMEsouk initiative to create digital ecosystem for small businesses
11/05/2019
Jibrel wins Fintech Abu Dhabi Innovation Challenge
Award was given work on Jibrel·com, a fully-regulated blockchain-powered private financing platform
11/04/2019
AFS recognized as best Fintech solutions company 2019
Now in its third year, the GCC Enterprise Awards celebrates the accomplishments made by the most innovative firms and individuals across the regio
11/04/2019
National Bank of Oman Scores Three Awards
National Bank of Oman has received three awards from the Middle East Card and Payments Leadership Awards for its popular Badeel prepaid card.
11/04/2019
Saxo Banks marks a decade in the Middle East
Regional Assets Under Management Rise 25% on an annualized basis and client numbers grow five-fold over decade
11/04/2019
Warba Bank launches unique digital service
"Our Digital factory, Al Wateen, continues to deliver remarkable digital services that cater to customers’ needs in their various walks of life."
11/03/2019
UAE Central Bank to roll out FinTech office to develop countrywide ecosystem
The dedicated unit will co-ordinate regulations for the sector and study issues such as cryptocurrencies
10/31/2019
ADIB creates new innovation centre "ADIB Simple Lab"
In the ADIB Simple Lab, technology and banking experts collaborate as part of an agile team to take ideas that enhance and simplify customers' banking experience from concept to reality
10/30/2019
ADGM's FinTech digital lab opens for member applications
The ADGM Digital Lab recognises that one of the biggest challenges financial institutions encounter in their ability to embrace innovation is the process of searching for, on-boarding and thereafter integrating their legacy systems with novel solutions of
10/30/2019
Riyad Bank launches $27mln fund for fintech startups
Kingdom has joined the race in the region to promote fintech ecosystem
10/27/2019
UAE Accepts Crypto Regulation, Blockchain Projects Stand to Benefit
However, barring a few highly restrictive countries, such as Iraq and Kuwait, the region generally exhibits a very progressive and supportive stance when it comes to the blockchain industry.
10/25/2019
Soon, you may be able to pay via UPI in UAE, Singapore
UPI has emerged as a major challenger to card payments, as more and more merchants accept UPI payments
10/25/2019
UAE named largest fintech hub in the MENA region
A total of $237m has been invested in MENA fintech firms since 2015
10/25/2019
FinTech Abu Dhabi Festival Culminates With Focus on the Next Generation
The final day of FinTech Abu Dhabi began with the official ringing of the bell by His Excellency Khalifa Salem Al Mansouri, Acting Chief Executive Officer of ADX, signalling the start of trading at the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.