09/18/2018
ASBB enhances mobile banking experience with Clayfin
The new mobile banking app has also ensured a seamless omnichannel experience for customers across its digital channels
FinTech
09/18/2018
Ithmaar Bank and Eazy Financial Services announce plans to launch the region's first biometric payment network
The Bahraini-created solution will provide consumers with a safer, more convenient and more secure way to bank
09/18/2018
Bahrain banks launch biometric payments system
This provides a simpler, more secure way to process financial transactions than ever before.
09/18/2018
'Plug and Play' to deploy capital in UAE in 2019
On their Ventures Arm, Plug and Play invested in 262 startups globally in 2017 alone.
09/18/2018
Emerico highlights suite of digitisation technologies for the banking industry at the ME Banking Innovation Summit in Dubai
Innovative solutions include the V3 Cockpit Smart VTM that combines traditional ATM features with over-the-counter services
09/17/2018
Avaloq upgrades open software architecture designed to make banks more agile
The upgrade to Avaloq’s open software architecture allows financial institutions to consolidate IT operations onto a single platform.
09/16/2018
Relam Investment launches new blockchain technology
Tech experts believe that Hetachain will be a revolutionary influencer that will penetrate all sectors of our economy.
09/16/2018
Ripple Just Confirmed a Landmark Deal With a Banking Giant in the Middle East
Ripple scores big in the Middle East as the region’s second-largest bank agrees to come on board its blockchain-powered global payment network, RippleNet.
09/13/2018
Mashreq Bank implements solutions that use AI and machine learning
For organizations to succeed in this digital age, it is imperative to keep pace and embrace disruptive innovation.
09/13/2018
Saudi British Bank joins major blockchain initiative
“As one of the leading international banks in the Kingdom, SABB’s experience will be invaluable to R3. Using Corda, SABB will be able to actively participate and work towards development of solutions based on blockchain to meet the growing nee
09/12/2018
Mashreq Becomes the First Private Bank in the UAE to Implement Solutions that Utilize Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Mashreq partners with Virtusa to implement Blue Prism’s Digital Workforce to drive innovation, increase productivity, improve customer experiences and deliver new services
09/12/2018
Profile Software at the Annual Middle East Banking Innovation Summit in Dubai
It supports banking in the digital era through online and powerful features for client onboarding, transactions, loans, mortgages, automated credit scoring and payments.
09/12/2018
UK and Israel forge closer links to foster fintech and cyber security innovation
The partnership will strengthen support for innovation and encourage new global business opportunities by streamlining the exchange of technology and expertise between both markets.
09/11/2018
Oman Arab Bank partners with Trend Micro to secure digital universe
Oman Arab Bank selected Trend Micro for its DR security to have the same comfort level and ensure best security practises.
09/10/2018
We Got Funded: The Luxury Closet Founder Kunal Kapoor On The Startup's US$8.7 Million Growth Funding
The Luxury Closet is a Dubai-based luxury e-commerce portal that specially focuses on the pre-owned segment.
09/06/2018
Wahed Invest robo-adviser expands with new Islamic index funds
The new equity funds launched by Wahed will track indices that are screened by Standard & Poor’s to follow religious guidelines that exclude certain business sectors such as tobacco, alcohol and gambling stocks.
09/06/2018
Minister urges Bahraini talents to explore blockchain technology
Cyber-security issues facing the region as well as the threats and opportunities from the development of the blockchain technology are being discussed during the conference which will extend till today.
09/06/2018
Platform technology provider boasts soaring assets
The strength and scalability of Composer and our single code base which allows continuous updates to cover product innovation and changes in regulation, provides our clients with a secure platform on which to build their businesses.
09/05/2018
HSBC to launch ‘first-of-a-kind’ digital branches across UAE
HSBC plans to open similar units across the UAE.
09/05/2018
DIFC's FinTech Hive aims to expand its programme in 2019
Number of finalists doubled to 22 in the second edition of this financial technology accelerator programme