04/24/2018
Emirates NBD Has Launched Cheque Chain Blockchain Platform
All cheques issued will have a unique QR code which shall register each cheque on the bank’s Blockchain platform.
FinTech
04/24/2018
Dubai ArtBank launches cryptocurrency payments
The initiative is designed to integrate technology into the art sector
04/24/2018
GIB launches digital bank in Bahrain
Gulf International Bank (GIB) has launched the digital retail banking services of meem, the region’s first Sharia-compliant digital bank, in Bahrain.
04/23/2018
United Bank launches UB Digital Wallet
Fintech has become main engine of growth for national economy, dissemination of financial inclusion culture, says El Kady The United Bank of Egypt (UB) launched the UB Digital Wallet, which is its latest technological solution for the Egyptian financial m
04/23/2018
National Bank of Egypt joins enterprise software firm R3's global blockchain initiative
The NBE’s joining of the blockchain comes in line with Egypt’s national digital transformation strategy, and in support of the Central Bank of Egypt’s plan to encourage the financial services industry to adopt innovative financ
04/22/2018
A futuristic networking platform launching in UAE
The state-of-the-art platform will cater to established business owners, entrepreneurs, SME’s.
04/22/2018
Liv. wins international accolades in first year of operations
Since its launch in March 2017, Liv. has added innovative features.
04/22/2018
Dubai bank goes live with cheque blockchain project
Cheque Chain aims to cut cheque-related fraud, says Emirates NBD
04/19/2018
Successful pilot launch of Corporate Digital Banking & Mobile Application
“Pervasive connectivity, cheaper and more powerful computing power, and variations in the behaviour of digitally connected customers are shaping a new digital era,” said AIG chairman Mohammed Almoayyed.
04/18/2018
Dubai-based firm launches commodities-backed cryptocurrency
DMCC-based Freedium expects its first 'Freedium Coin' to be issued in Q4
04/18/2018
Dubai’s Wrappup Acquired By U.S. Tech Startup Voicera
Wrappup’s app uses artificial intelligence tools to record and summarize meetings.
04/17/2018
World’s first diamond-backed crypto assets launched in Dubai
This is also the first time that crypto assets will be available for purchase over the counter
04/16/2018
Emirates NBD rolls out blockchain solution ‘Cheque Chain’ at scale
The bank said that it rolling out the solution across the UAE, which follows a successful pilot last year overseen by Emirates NBD Future Lab.
04/16/2018
Seamless Middle East opens in Dubai
Banks need to incorporate biometrics within a multi-layered approach to security.
04/15/2018
Seamless Middle East 2018 opens today
The event is supported by its title sponsor Dubai CommerCity, a joint venture between the Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) and the Wasl Asset Management Group.
04/15/2018
Leading social trading and investing network eToro boasts 9 million users amid robust global interest in smarter investing
High number also indicates rising support for crypto industry
04/12/2018
MENA: Dipping Into Digital
Digital banking, cryptocurrencies, ecommerce and fintech start-ups—2017 was a record year for digital investments in the MENA region. But there’s wide variation between countries.
04/12/2018
UAE Government launches Blockchain Strategy 2021
This technology will save time, effort and resources and enable individuals to conduct most of their transactions in a timely manner that suits their lifestyle and work.
04/10/2018
MENA fintech sector to attract US$2.5bn in deals by 2022, study finds
This has supported the proliferation of new fintech startups: with six startups founded in 2005, the figure is expected to reach 252 by 2020.
04/10/2018
E-payment push: How can SMEs quickly move from bricks-and-mortar to online?
Bahrain-based Paytabs believes the most essential component of a business is its ability to make and receive payments