10/07/2019
Dubai public transport announced mobile payment option for 2020
They will also be able to use it to enter public parks and pay their parking fees, among other things.
FinTech
10/04/2019
Dubai Tourism brings futurism challenge finalists to GITEX future stars
Industry presentations, talks and workshops to feed into trending conversations around transforming the global travel and tourism industry in Dubai
10/04/2019
Emirates NBD to launch voice activated banking
The new service will be accessible on the go with Amazon Alexa-enabled headsets or through your phone using the Amazon Alexa app.
10/03/2019
Samsung-Backed Blocko Launches in UAE After Dubai Blockchain Push
Dubai has made multiple efforts to push forward the initiative, including regulatory reforms and a partnership with IBM for a city-wide blockchain project.
10/03/2019
How will Bahrain’s young startup scene attract VC big bucks?
“It’s still very anemic. In the Middle East, there’s not enough funds … especially for the early stage,” Chagpar said.
10/03/2019
Middle East tech start-ups confident of creating $100m firms, says report
Latest report reveals 81% are more focused on growth over profitability
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
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.