12/28/2017
Apple and Amazon in talks to establish a presence in Saudi Arabia
With Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman looking to give Saudi Arabia a hi-tech makeover, Amazon and Apple are now looking to invest in the kingdom
FinTech
12/27/2017
Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Turkey: Istanbul to discuss blockchain and the future of digital economy
On March 1, Istanbul will host a large-scale event Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Turkey , dedicated to the study of the role of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies in the modern world
12/27/2017
Israel’s Cryptocurrency May Solve an Institutional Problem
What we see today are cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Litecoin which are decentralized and anonymous
12/25/2017
QIB the first bank in Qatar to implement Face ID for mobile app
The new feature has been introduced as part of QIB latest upgrade of its Mobile App
12/21/2017
Etisalat unveils Dubai Open Innovation Center
Etisalat Group has opened its Open Innovation Center in Dubai, a showcase facility for Etisalat's latest services and technologies
12/20/2017
Dubai developer to accept crypto-currency payments
MAG has affiliated itself with the Sharia-compliant OneGram crypto-currency
12/20/2017
Oman Arab Bank launches advanced automation system
This will give employees more time to devise solutions and services that will meet the customers’ needs.
12/20/2017
Mint to Integrate Blockchain into its Existing Financial Technology
The addition of blockchain is a valuable extension to Mint’s current product offerings for corporate clients and their employees.
12/19/2017
Bahrain Middle East Bank Chooses Wolters Kluwer’s OneSumX for Finance
Banks’ finance functions are facing significant changes that are reshaping the way they operate.
12/19/2017
Cryptocurrency withdrawals now available at ATMs in the UAE
NCR Corporation teams up with CoinHub to enable cash withdrawals from cryptocurrency accounts
12/18/2017
NCR First in the UAE to Introduce Bitcoin-Enabled ATMs
NCR Corporation announced that it has teamed-up with CoinHub, a cryptocurrency exchange in the UAE, to enable users to make cash withdrawals from their cryptocurrency account at the ATM
12/17/2017
Why robo-advisories will appeal to Mena millennials
The flexibility of low-cost services and no minimum balance requirements make the platform attractive
12/17/2017
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.
12/16/2017
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.
12/13/2017
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?
12/13/2017
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.
12/11/2017
Middle East professionals embracing bitcoin
Dubai-based bitcoin trader BitOasis has reported a spike in interest that has slowed down its verification routines.
12/11/2017
NetGuardians Partners With Masaref - BSC in Middle East
Masaref will provide local support for both implementation and alliance
12/11/2017
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.
12/10/2017
Significant banking changes due to tech innovation
FinTech, has been a major game changer and taken the industry by storm