05/08/2018
Dubai Holding to launch region’s first digital bank
Dubai Holding’s Digital Bank aims to provide a state-of-the-art platform to facilitate digital transactions and accelerate the drive towards a cashless society
FinTech
05/08/2018
STEP2018's new format saw attendance boosted and increased investor interest in MENA tech startups
STEP2018 attracted 6,000 attendees.
05/03/2018
IBM opens Innovation & Industry Client Centre in Abu Dhabi
Centre will support customers in digital transformation programs
05/03/2018
UAB calls upon banks, Arab financial institutions to exert greater efforts to spread fintech, curb risks
It is necessary to utilise modern technologies to develop electronic financial services and reduce the use of cash, according to the union.
05/02/2018
ADFG's Algorythma launches next-gen investment management platform
Algorythma, part of Abu Dhabi Financial Group, has announced the launch of Investera, a next generation investment management platform.
05/02/2018
Bahrain's GFH buys majority stake in The Entertainer
Incentives provider offers lifestyle savings to consumers in 15 countries across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa
05/02/2018
New Bank Joins Ripples Enterprise Blockchain Network
BankDhofar joined Bankchain which was a consortium made up of more than 27 banks and started in 2017 February for the exploration of Blockchain technology in the banking sector.
05/01/2018
UAE MoE launches programme to support innovative companies
The programme is in line with the Government Accelerators initiative, in partnership with government and private entities
05/01/2018
UAE cements position as regional hub for digital entrepreneurship
The outstanding investor response and rankings that Dubai and the UAE have received regionally and globally validate its knowledge-economy strategies as envisioned in the UAE Centennial Plan, said Sheikh Hamdan.
05/01/2018
New platform to help navigate UAE's free zones
The comparative online tool will help entrepreneurs and investors navigate free-trade zones
05/01/2018
SAMA launches Fintech Saudi initiative to enable financial technology sector
Fintech Saudi is expected to launch a number of workshops, educational and awareness activities targeting university students, investors, companies and banks to introduce the initiative and its contribution to a qualitative shift in the provision of finan
05/01/2018
UAE confirmed as regional hub for digital start-ups
New report says MENA digital start-ups attracted $650m in funding in 2017, with 76% based in the UAE
05/01/2018
Property platform taps interest for digital payment
Investors can use digital currency to buy a token and benefit from proceeds of a property portfolio
04/30/2018
QPQ unveils online AI networking platform
The first half of the event ended with a speech on pipeline AI and its benefits to members of QPQ International, by Michaud.
04/30/2018
Digital wallet industry offers a blueprint for the future of banking
Among emerging markets, China and India are leading the digital wallet revolution
04/29/2018
NBK launches 'Quick Pay' to make simple, fast and secure payments via Mobile Banking app
Al-Shoaibi: "We provide up-to-date services based on our customers' lifestyle needs"
04/29/2018
BCG and Silicon Foundry’s Alliance is Intended to Accelerate GCC Corporations into the Digital Innovation Era
This new alliance has been established due to the increased demand by corporations for connectivity to Silicon Valley, which is recognized as the hub of digital disruption and innovation.
04/27/2018
Cheque-Chain: National Bank of Dubai uses blockchain technology to prevent fraud UnveilsCheque-Chain: National Bank of Dubai uses blockchain technology to prevent fraud Unveils
This development was first reported by Arabian Business News on Saturday, April 21.
04/26/2018
Cryptocurrency Traders Use Old Gold to Interest Islamic Investors
A local start-up company is offering a gold-backed cryptocurrency.
04/26/2018
Blockchain startups to attract $3 billion in investments
Future Blockchain Summit will see ground-breaking local and international startups seeking to showcase their solutions, attract investments and disrupt industries.