04/12/2019
Asia's largest impact network comes to Middle East with ESGRobo as first partner
This marks the official opening of Middle East chapter for Asia's largest impact investing network.
FinTech
04/12/2019
UK to support transforming Qatar into fintech hub
These agreements are to be inked between several key entities from Qatar and the UK to expand cooperation and investment.
04/11/2019
Mashreq joins Startupbootcamp FinTech Dubai to develop the regional FinTech ecosystem.
Startupbootcamp FinTech Dubai Accelerator is backed by Mashreq, Visa, HSBC and Dubai International Financial Centre.
04/11/2019
Network listing provides profitable exit for early backers
On top of this, forecast economic growth is strong in the region and the population is growing.
04/11/2019
Infosys deploys its Finacle Digital Engagement Hub for RAKBANK
RAKBANK was looking to overhaul its digital channels landscape so as to deliver a seamless experience for its customers across assisted and unassisted channels.
04/11/2019
Wealth management gains from AI developments
The World Economic Forum estimates that 133m new roles may emerge by 2022.
04/10/2019
Embracing innovation
As technology continues to transform every sector and market, those who don’t innovate are left behind.
04/09/2019
Technology to drive UAE’s economic growth — minister
Comments come two weeks after Uber agreed to buy its Middle East rival Careem for $3.1b
04/09/2019
Huawei launches new technology of smartphones in Kuwait
“It has an ultra-wide angle lens in the mix. And the quality of photos in dark settings is pretty exceptional,” Sofi added
04/09/2019
World’s Best Investment Banks 2019: Financial Technology
Global Finance’s winners are turbocharging investment in new technologies to facilitate existing systems and products while also supporting fintech innovations.
04/09/2019
RM Global Raises Additional $34 Million for Israel-Based Biopharma Investment Fund
The Fund's portfolio is made up of 11 startups operating at the company’s FutuRx biotech accelerator in the central Israeli town of Ness Ziona
04/08/2019
NAB eyes partnerships with Israeli groups to further big data strength
The bank confirmed it had held discussions with Sparkbeyond but was yet to finalise a relationship between the two groups.
04/08/2019
Why fears around biometric EMV cards are misplaced
The Smart Tunnel can identify travellers by analysing pictures of their face as they walk through.
04/07/2019
Banking is now just a WhatsApp away for Emirates NBD customers
Bank is the first in the region to launch Chat Banking via WhatsApp
04/04/2019
SoftBank to Seek $15 Billion More for Its Huge Tech Fund
Vision Fund is considering a variety of ways to raise capital
04/04/2019
First digital payroll solution unveiled
It is a convenient and simple wage protection system
04/04/2019
What do Banks Need to Know About Virtual Currencies Right Now?
Some of the larger financial institutions are beginning to formalize their positions.
04/04/2019
World Economic Forum Mena 2019: How tech is changing the Middle East
Topics of this year’s forum are far different than what was discussed back in 2003
04/04/2019
Which companies and countries will be swept away by digitalisation?
As with any seismic shift, there are risks and rewards, with some businesses already operating in markets or sectors that are well placed to take advantage of this transformation.
04/02/2019
60% of firms trapped in a digital deadlock
Digital transformation is at the heart of the government’s vision for Oman as we transition towards a knowledge-based information society by 2040