06/21/2019
Cryptocurrency platform HAYVN secures regulatory approval in Abu Dhabi
The platform also plans to get approvals from UK regulators.
FinTech
06/20/2019
Microsoft's Middle East data centres in Abu Dhabi, Dubai now online
Cloud, digital transformation seen to generate half-a-million jobs across Middle East
06/20/2019
Ithmaar Bank rolls out biometric ATM network in Bahrain
The system runs on Eazy Financial Services’ Automated Fingerprint Identification System
06/20/2019
What does Facebook’s cryptocurrency mean for the Middle East?
In a place where cash is king, is Facebook’s ‘Libra’ really going to change the game out here?
06/20/2019
Fintech Galaxy's Innovation Challenge winners further Central Bank of Egypt's drive towards financial inclusion
Egypt mobile money market primed for growth with increasing mobile penetration, solid regulatory framework, and increased government collaboration
06/19/2019
Egypt launches NBK EG Wallet
Assad: Our strategy focuses on expanding our digital services and directly huge
06/19/2019
Bank ABC partners with Jumio
The company’s partnership with Jumio streamlines digital onboarding, eliminating the need for customers to visit branch offices when creating new banking accounts
06/19/2019
Dubai retailer, HSBC complete pioneering blockchain transaction
Landmark Group announces first-of-its-kind transaction that connected two independently-built blockchain platforms
06/18/2019
National Bank of Pakistan turns to Autosoft for Bahrain operation
Among the benefits being sought within the project is the ability to swiftly configure and launch new products.
06/17/2019
Citibank officially invites Pakistan to international fintech competition
The challenge is going to revolve around four main problems, namely digitized cash collections, assured payments, B2B2C enablement and digitizing trade processes.
06/17/2019
Is artificial intelligence the new oil for the UAE?
The UAE is leading the race to an artificial intelligence-enabled business age as it prepares for a post-oil era
06/17/2019
Volante Technologies launches SEPA instant payments as a service on Microsoft Azure for RT1 and TIPS
Managed service approaches are an ideal fit for instant payments,” noted David Bannister, Senior Analyst, Aite Group.
06/17/2019
6 Israeli startups nab spotlight in global awards for profitable, impactful tech
Firms chosen out of 270 worldwide in the Transformational Business Awards, run by World Bank Group and Financial Times
06/13/2019
Citi issues call for entries to Mena Fintech Challenge
The launch of this challenge is an important milestone in our quest to uncover innovative solutions for our clients
06/13/2019
Turkey's BKM goes live with blockchain-based digital certificate platform
Blockchain is now integrated into our lives via belgem.io.
06/12/2019
GCC nations to adopt FinTech faster than peers, S&P says
Internet use, customers’ inclination, ready capital and regulators will be the main drivers
06/12/2019
ABN Amro takes stake in financial crime outfit Thetaray
Our investment in ThetaRay strengthens the current operational relationship between the bank and ThetaRay.
06/11/2019
Digital payments experience soaring popularity in the banking industry: report
Keynote session in progress at the Middle East Banking Innovation Summit 2018
06/10/2019
Finance ministers call for creation of digital tax for tech companies
Officials agree to set up new tax model adapted to digital economy
06/10/2019
Arabian Bourse receives Initial Approval for Crypto Asset Exchange & Custodian
ABX has chosen to be based in ADGM, Abu Dhabi, to benefit from the enlightened crypto asset regulatory framework, rapidly growing crypto asset industry in the region, concentration of global financial institutions and a trusted regulatory regime.