09/05/2018
HSBC to launch ‘first-of-a-kind’ digital branches across UAE
HSBC plans to open similar units across the UAE.
FinTech
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
09/04/2018
Robo-Advisor Startup Sarwa Raises $1.3 Million In Funding From Regional And International VC Firms
Through the new investments, Sarwa aims to accelerate growth by making its investment advisory services more readily available to young professionals throughout the underserved market.
09/04/2018
Arab Jordan Investment Bank wraps blockchain PoC
The bank says the move shows its commitment to provide customers with the latest technologies that deliver the smartest prtoducts and services
09/04/2018
Bahrain’s Investcorp Snaps Up German Software Company Softgarden
Softgarden also runs a jobseeker marketplace with more than 65,000 candidate profiles, as well as a tool that automates the posting of job adverts on more than 300 job boards.
09/03/2018
Banking Beyond Disruption: How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform the Future of Banking
Both Bank ABC and AFS are committed to the development of new fintech solutions and bringing these latest tech innovations to the Region.
09/03/2018
Abu Dhabi Global Market launches licence for tech start-ups
The full package of related services is available for $700
09/03/2018
New Global FinTech Deal Highlights Collaborative Trend
“The agreement … sets out a process to share and use information on innovation in their respective markets.”
09/03/2018
HSBC expands digital experience with new Customer Service Unit in Mirdiff City Centre
Digital branch design is the first of its kind for HSBC globally
08/31/2018
Finastra joins Bahrain FinTech Bay
Leading innovation hub brings opportunities to drive open innovation via FusionFabric.cloud
08/30/2018
Standard Chartered to pilot blockchain-based smart guarantees in trade finance
Project is in collaboration with Siemens Financial Services and TradeIX
08/29/2018
The arrival of blockchain and crypto explained: The legal case for UAE
Blockchain is a long record of data duplicated across millions of machines and maintained day and night by them.
08/28/2018
New distinctions for Profile's FinTech solution
Profile and its solutions are characterised by technological innovation, competitive functionality, compliance to local and international standards
08/27/2018
Mideast firms ramping up investments with an AI on the future
Survey shows 95% believe that AI will have a positive impact on their firm
08/27/2018
Bitcoin ban: Saudi Arabia investors to turn to property investment?
With the trading of cryptocurrency in the Kingdom now outlawed, will investors in the country begin to consider more traditional investments, such as overseas real estate, once again?
08/27/2018
UAE becomes first country to offer global e-mortgage services
The move is part of the UAE government’s plan to raise the standard of its services and match international norms, according to Emirates News Agency WAM.
08/27/2018
Will Cryptocurrency Hit the Israeli Mainstream
Israel’s Finance Ministry and the Bank of Israel have toyed with the idea of developing a state-backed cryptocurrency to help the state fight against tax evasion.
08/23/2018
US crypto firm to open in Abu Dhabi
The firm’s protocol can be used on Ethereum, Stellar, Ripple and EOS and other ledgers, allowing for on-chain and off-chain movement of tokens.
08/23/2018
First Shariah-Compliant Crypto Exchange Set to Launch in the UAE
The UAE continues its involvement in the field of digital currencies as a local company is set to launch the very first cryptocurrency exchange compliant with Shariah legislation.
08/19/2018
GCC trio in talks to drive regional fintech industry
The development of a fintech ecosystem is a vital element of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 economic diversification strategy.