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SGG and Goodwin support the launch of Viola Fintech, a new financial technology fund

Viola Fintech is part of Viola , biggest technology-focused investment group in Israel with over $2.8 billion assets under management.

The evolving use of mobile payment systems in Kuwait

The mobile payment technology comes handy to reduce physical robbery of money since payment is made online with less physical movement.

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.

Dubai ArtBank launches cryptocurrency payments

The initiative is designed to integrate technology into the art sector

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.

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

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

A futuristic networking platform launching in UAE

The state-of-the-art platform will cater to established business owners, entrepreneurs, SME’s.

Liv. wins international accolades in first year of operations

Since its launch in March 2017, Liv. has added innovative features.

Dubai bank goes live with cheque blockchain project

Cheque Chain aims to cut cheque-related fraud, says Emirates NBD

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.

Dubai-based firm launches commodities-backed cryptocurrency

DMCC-based Freedium expects its first 'Freedium Coin' to be issued in Q4

Dubai’s Wrappup Acquired By U.S. Tech Startup Voicera

Wrappup’s app uses artificial intelligence tools to record and summarize meetings.

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

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.

Seamless Middle East opens in Dubai

Banks need to incorporate biometrics within a multi-layered approach to security.

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.

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

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.

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.

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