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Why robo-advisories will appeal to Mena millennials

The flexibility of low-cost services and no minimum balance requirements make the platform attractive

Doha Bank unveils Arabic mobile banking app

The app also will allow customers to temporarily block their debit cards in the event of suspected fraud or card loss.

Why do UAE and Saudi Arabia want to use blockchain?

Essentially, a blockchain is like a record that is accessible to anyone; a ledger that registers every single transaction.

Bitcoin overtakes gold: Should UAE residents buy it?

More and more people are dumping gold over bitcoin, but should UAE residents also buy the virtual currency?

Saudi, UAE Central Banks Team Up to Test Cryptocurrency

The involvement of Saudi Arabia's central bank is notable, given that the institution to date has not commented on the tech or indicated that it was looking into potential use cases.

Middle East professionals embracing bitcoin

Dubai-based bitcoin trader BitOasis has reported a spike in interest that has slowed down its verification routines.

NetGuardians Partners With Masaref - BSC in Middle East

Masaref will provide local support for both implementation and alliance

Got HSBC Visa card? You’ve got a refund for Dec. 2 overcharge

Several Visa cardholders of HSBC UAE took to social media late last week to complain about the overcharge.

Significant banking changes due to tech innovation

FinTech, has been a major game changer and taken the industry by storm

Bahrain banks to set up dedicated R&D fintech firm

Headquartered in Bahrain, it will aim to support the regional Islamic banking sector through the R&D of fintech products and other innovative, sharia-compliant banking solutions, before expanding to other emerging markets across the world.

UAE ranks high in technology adoption in financial services

Nearly 60 per cent believe in next 10 year people will use only biometrics to access financial information

The disruptive impact of Islamic fintech

“The strong complementarities among these technologies are giving rise to an impressive array of new applications touching on services from payments to financing, asset management, insurance, and advice.

Next Generation Banking Start Up Etherecash Attracts 40,000 ICO Supporters

Ethercash To Revolutionize Banking

New Startup Funding And Funds Unveiled At Egypt’s RiseUp Summit

Elves, An App That Connects People With Personal Assistants

Dubai, The Capital Of Fintech Innovation

With Knowledge And Innovation At The Top Of Its Government Agenda

UK Lebanon Tech Hub Receives Long Term Backing from Banque du Liban and British Government Following “Exceptional” Early Stage Results

Lebanon is ranked 8th best in the world in early stage entrepreneurship.

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