10/03/2019
Dubai healthcare operator eyes high-tech ways to improve mental health services
Aster DM Healthcare set up an innovation lab earlier this year to spur the next big changes in the healthcare sector
FinTech
10/03/2019
ADGM looking to entice more digital banks
Regulator is accepting applications to establish digital banks in Abu Dhabi's financial centre
10/03/2019
Accenture’s Future Systems Research Reveals Companies that Excel at Scaling Technology Innovation Generate Double the Revenue Growth
New research surveyed more than 8,300 organizations to reveal the relationship between technology adoption and business growth
10/02/2019
Backbase opens office in Dubai
The Backbase Digital-First Banking Platform enables financial institutions to blend traditional banking services and modern fintech capabilities into seamless digital customer experiences.
10/02/2019
Invao issues the world's first-ever full- fledged bond on the Ethereum Blockchain
The IVO ERC-20 token secures investor rights on a blockchain through the use of smart contracts
10/02/2019
QIB upgrades its latest Mobile App with innovative features
Following the upgrade, customers can now subscribe to any future IPOs electronically.
10/02/2019
ADGM looking to entice more digital banks
Regulator is accepting applications to establish digital banks in Abu Dhabi's financial centre
10/01/2019
UAE tops Arab region for digital competitiveness: report
The UAE advanced one rank in the ‘knowledge’ factor to be the first in the Arab Region and 35th globally.
10/01/2019
Ooredoo launches IoT connect single SIM
High-potential use cases include connected vehicle fleets, smart buildings and facilities management, digital payments with banking and finance, connected construction sites, smart defence and security, IT services, connected manufacturing, digital oilfie
10/01/2019
British digital-only bank Revolut to expand to 24 new
The app also comes with useful features like spending overviews, budgeting controls, and splitting bills with other Revolut users.
09/30/2019
Latest technological innovations key highlight of the Middle East Treasurer's Summit agenda
The co-lead sponsors, Emirates NBD and HSBC will offer a series of keynote and workshop sessions exploring how technology such as Blockchain and Artificial intelligence will streamline transactions and remove the use of paper
09/30/2019
Spending on artificial intelligence systems in the Middle East & Africa to top $374 million in 2020
Spending on artificial intelligence systems in the Middle East and Africa is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory as businesses continue to invest in projects that utilize the capabilities of AI software and platforms.
09/30/2019
ADIB launches Samsung Pay for Visa covered cardholders
Samsung Pay is the first mobile wallet system to be adopted by ADIB
09/30/2019
75% of customers in the UAE prefer online banking, study
UAE’s citizens also prefer internet-based banking services because of their 24-7 availability.
09/29/2019
Figures show rise in fintech registrations in Dubai
Fintech expert Tom Bicknell of Pinsent Masons, the law firm behind Out-Law, said the rising number of registrations was part of a general trend in the Middle East.
09/27/2019
Anglo-Gulf Trade Bank Brings International FinTech Talent Home to Abu Dhabi
Innovative internship program bolsters Abu Dhabi’s status as a world-class centre for finance and innovation
09/27/2019
BBK launches fintech training programme
The bank has inducted local talent for training over three months
09/26/2019
PwC Outlines Policy Recommendations for Blockchain Implementation
It is without question that blockchain has been on the lips of innovators over recent years.
09/26/2019
Online platform to facilitate investment in Saudi municipal projects
Application has facilitated 4,500 investment opportunities, says official
09/25/2019
Israel Approves New Digital Bank
The move comes as the country is working to boost competition in the banking sector, including lowering capital requirements and making the approval process easier for new banks.