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RAKBANK launches blockchain-enabled cross-border payments

RAKBANK has announced that it has partnered with Ripple to leverage its global blockchain network (RippleNet) to power cross-border payments.

Fidor to bolster Dubai regional hub

Last year, Fidor signed a partnership agreement with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank to launch their first digital brand.

Axis Bank Uses Ripple To Open New Payment Corridors Between The UAE And Singapore

Standard Chartered, Axis Bank And Rakbank Have Begun To Use RippleNet

Cloudera helps Middle East brands unlock new frontiers with machine learning and analytics

Machine learning is helping companies detect fraud, predict their customers’ behaviour, analyse consumer preferences to suggest products, and offer proactive customer support.

A Tale Of How Two Cities Thrive In FinTech World

The Abu Dhabi Global Market Has Set About Establishing Its FinTech Credentials In The Market

This robo-advisor grows wealth for the young

Sarwa is the first hybrid investment manager targeting young professionals in the UAE

2018 will be vital for UAE’s IoT sector, market to triple in 2019

Showing the strong global growth in the IoT sector, technology giant Dell EMC recently announced plans to invest US$1bn to 2020.

Dubai seeks French investments in AI, smart solutions

Dubai has embarked on a journey to become smartest city in the world.

Samsung Partners with Sharjah Islamic Bank for Samsung Pay

Sharjah Islamic Bank offers its customers the convenience of card less payments.

'Blockchain capital' Dubai crowned Smart City of 2017

The new award reinforces Dubai’s position as the world’s “blockchain capital,” said Smart Dubai, one of the official organisations behind the project.

SoftBank Tipped For $25BN KSA Investment In ‘Unique’ Deal

SoftBank Plans To Deploy Up To $15BN In The New High-Tech City

Emirates NBD goes digital in Dubai

We are evolving our branch network in tune with the changing needs of customers as they look to increasingly rely on self-service.

Microsoft Kuwait showcases game-changing technologies

The government of Kuwait is actively working towards realizing the vision of New Kuwait.

Here is how Oman and Ireland are upgrading trade and technology ties

She noted that currently there is a lot of cooperation between the two countries.

5G is on the way in Oman- but not before 2020

The 5G showcase also involved advanced 5G features such as beamforming and beam-tracking techniques with full transformation.

Bahrain To Host First Regulatory Tech Summit

Bahrain Is On Track To Become The Fintech Capital Of The Middle East

The end of the ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to digital banking

Banks need to ensure they are one step ahead of competitors in developing an engaging and easily navigable customer experience

DIFC Boosts Efforts To Promote Growth Of Fintech With Two New Accelerator Programmes

DIFC's First Fintech Accelerator Programme Accepted 11 Applicants Out Of Over 200

The Year In Threats: NME 2017 Security Survey

Network Middle East Security Survey Highlights The Never Ending Battle For Supremacy Between IT And Cybercrime

DFSA Grants Sarwa Digital Wealth Ltd In-Principle Approval for Innovation Testing Licence

The DFSA is also engaging with a number of RegTech firms, who do not need to be licenced, to understand developments in this area and facilitate progress where possible.