11/12/2017
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
FinTech
11/12/2017
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
11/12/2017
The Year In Threats: NME 2017 Security Survey
Network Middle East Security Survey Highlights The Never Ending Battle For Supremacy Between IT And Cybercrime
11/09/2017
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.
11/06/2017
Bank Muscat Advances Its Procurement Operations With BravoSolution
BravoSolution, Announced Bank Muscat Has Signed A Three Year Extended Agreement For Its Strategic Procurement Solutions
11/06/2017
Kuwaiti Banks Ban Use Of Bitcoin Digital Currency
Banks Operating In Kuwait Have Banned Any Use Of The Worldwide Cryptocurrency And Digital Payment System Bitcoin
11/06/2017
Businesses Need To Adopt Technology Trend: Dr Farnam
Cyber Security Is A Top Driver For Cyber Physical System Across The Board
11/05/2017
Bahrain Hosts Largest Regional FinTech Hub
Bahrain Today Offers The Most Compelling And Credible FinTech Proposition In The Middle East
11/02/2017
Central Bank of Kuwait warns over virus – ‘Bad Rabbit’ spread by e-mail
Banks also have advised their employees to be aware of suspicious emails.
11/02/2017
Dubai could outgun the City on blockchain
But perhaps most dramatically Dubai is also preparing to issue emCash as an official crypto-currency.
11/02/2017
Middle East Blockchain Forum Moves To Accelerate Adoption Of The Distributed Ledger Technology
Blockchain Technology Is Becoming More Widely Used By Financial Services Companies In The Middle East
11/01/2017
Israel Fintech Firms Head To Japan For Business Opportunities
Delegation Meets With Japanese Companies To Show Them Their Wares In Effort To Boost Cooperation
11/01/2017
Bank Sohar Mobile App Continues To Be Popular
The app, which is available for both Android and iOS devices, operates on a self-registration system and offers advanced security protocols and easy navigation.
10/31/2017
UBF Banking Forum To Focus On Future Of Tech-Based Banking
Artificial Intelligence Will Top Agenda As Bankers Look To Get Ahead Of The Curve
10/30/2017
Bank Al Etihad Announces Launch Of Accelerate SME Jordan
Accelerate SME Jordan Offers Its Users An Online Community Hub To Network With Other Business Owners And Entrepreneurs
10/30/2017
Badir Accelerator to start financing Saudi start-ups with SR500,000
Five companies presented their products, plans, and market as well as opportunities in both local and regional markets to a group of 20 investors.
10/26/2017
New Age Of Globalization Throwing Complexities At Middle East
The World Has Been Witnessing A Big Shift Since The Beginning Of This Millennium
10/26/2017
Mashreq Introduces New Mobile Pay Solutions For Its Customers
Apple Pay Provides Online Shopping In Apps And On Websites
10/25/2017
UAE Central Bank Governor: Bitcoin 'Easily Used' for Money Laundering
This area is currently under review by the Central Bank and new regulations will be issued as appropriate
10/25/2017
Dubai Based Fintech Company Invoice Bazaar Raises $5m
Alternate Finance In The Middle East Is Catching Up