11/28/2018
Which digital wallet is right for you in UAE?
With the additional of Google Pay, consumers in the UAE have a lot of choices
FinTech
11/27/2018
Singaporean fintechs engage with UAE digital bank
They are integrating with the banking and financial ecosystem in the UAE
11/27/2018
Path Solutions Named World’s Best Islamic Technology Provider For 11th Consecutive Year - The IT Firm Proves Unbeatable By International Competition
This year, REDmoney’s IFN poll received a record-breaking number of votes.
11/27/2018
Abu Dhabi Bank Settles $500 Million Bond on a Blockchain
Jibrel Network, a UAE-based fintech startup, assisted the bank with necessary blockchain tools and infrastructure to facilitate the transaction.
11/26/2018
Saudi Arabia Set to Launch Official Cryptocurrency in 2019
On the other hand, the Saudi Press Agency broke the news, noting that the Saudi authorities have yet to provide full details of the virtual currency.
11/26/2018
UAE’s fintech adoption leads GCC and Middle East
Fintech to reduce funding costs for SMEs and improve financial inclusion
11/26/2018
Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial launches research portal and mobile app
Ask an Expert is part of the portal and app offering
11/23/2018
Saudi Arabia Monetary Authority co-developing cryptocurrency with UAE central bank
The central banking authorities of the two countries reportedly started working on the project last year.
11/22/2018
KPMG Releases the Fintech 100, The World’s Leading Fintech Innovators for 2018
The 2018 Fintech100 was recently announced, highlighting dynamic fintechs from around the world that are transforming the financial services industry, from digital payments and lending, to insurtech, to neo-banking, as they attract investment at a record
11/21/2018
Gulf-based fintech start-ups to raise $2bn over next decade
Interest in digital solutions from banks and government fintech accelerators are expected to support the market
11/21/2018
Fintech on track to shape future of Islamic finance
The awards indeed shed a light on the growing importance of Islamic fintech for the industry.
11/21/2018
New rule for ATM, credit card transactions in UAE
The Central Bank of the UAE urged banks and finance companies to create awareness through media.
11/21/2018
Bank Leumi to bring mobile-only Pepper to the US
Israel's Bank Leumi is talking to potential partners about bringing Pepper, its standalone mobile unit, to the US.
11/20/2018
India fintech firm eyes Mideast expansion with office in QFC
Confirming the talks with leading banks in the country, Raghu Mohapatra, group chief operating officer, said, “We will soon be announcing the implementation of our solutions in leading Qatari banks which will help them lead the way with personalised
11/20/2018
QIB & QPAY officially launch first Islamic PoS and Online Payment Gateway in Qatar
The Islamic POS solution developed by Android smart technology will provide innovative, secure, and highly efficient payment processing services.
11/18/2018
Should traditional banks lose sleep over the fintech revolution?
Internet finance has put on an impressive feast globally, with China blazing a trail
11/15/2018
PayFort awarded as ‘Most Innovative Online Payment Service Provider’
The International Finance Awards is owned and managed by International Finance, a premium financial and business analysis magazine, published by International Finance Publications Ltd.
11/13/2018
Swiss cryptocurrency firm X8 obtains Islamic finance certification
The company also plans to launch a crypto-exchange that would include a Sharia-compliant component
11/13/2018
Doha Bank launches mobile app ‘Taeleem’ for its employees
Taeleem is a learning management tool that will not only provide employees with up to date information on their learning opportunities
11/13/2018
Bahrain and Singapore strengthen cooperation in FinTech
The MOU also sets out a common framework to help FinTech companies prepare for regulatory requirements in both countries.