12/21/2023
Saudi HR tech start-up Scalers secures $1.8mln to fund expansion
Platform offers solutions to speed up the hiring process
FinTech
12/21/2023
Spare closes a $3m investment to lead open banking innovation in the Middle East
Open Banking will unlock the innovations in financial institutions in the region and make the availability of financial solutions and services much easier and faster than ever before.
12/21/2023
Development Bank based in Oman Selects Newgen Technology
This will help us meet the targeted growing demand and scale operations to handle high-volume transactions efficiently
12/20/2023
Circle Joins Fuze in Expanding Adoption of USDC Across Middle East, Africa and Turkey
This includes securing robust regulation and licensing and receiving the largest seed funding round for a digital assets start-up in MENA history.
12/19/2023
UBF stresses the role of advancing security in maintaining financial sector leadership
At Threatcasting event organised jointly with Mastercard
12/18/2023
World Bank names UAE to lead cloud computing working group
Appointment in recognition of UAE’s efforts to advance digital economy
12/18/2023
Commercial Bank of Dubai hires Accenture for tech-CX transformation
The banking industry is changing profoundly and banks, more than anything, need to innovate at speed and scale.
12/14/2023
How banks are leveraging the power of GenAI
GenAI is an excellent tool to improve research for faster processing of more data from a wider range of sources to support decision-making
12/08/2023
Binance withdraws Abu Dhabi licence bid as crypto giant weighs structure
The Binance unit, called BV Investment Management, pulled the application with Abu Dhabi's financial regulator, a spokesperson for Binance said
12/07/2023
Hackers are targetting UAE, Saudi businesses’ cloud services — survey
The targetting of cloud infrastructure among corporates in these two countries is on the rise, according to a new survey.
12/06/2023
Abu Dhabi's Hub71 launches programme to support climate technology start-ups at Cop28
Initiative to offer around $200,000 in cash and incentives to selected start-ups
12/05/2023
BioCatch Welcomes Sallie Krawcheck and Liat Nadai Arad to Board of Directors
Financial Services and Cybersecurity Industry Veterans Bring Extensive Growth, Operations, and Innovation Experience to BioCatch
12/04/2023
7th Fintech Abu Dhabi Sees Crypto, Regulatory and IT Announcements
During the event, ADGM unveiled initiatives to redefine regulatory practices.
11/29/2023
Wahed Invest Launches as UAE’s ‘First Shariah-Compliant Digital Investment Platform’
The platform provides Shariah-compliant investment services to residents, with low minimum investments, transparent fees, as well as no lock-in period.
11/29/2023
Basatne International unveils UAE’s first AI-based robotics technology
To reduce carbon emissions and mobile phones e-waste
11/28/2023
UAE consumers among the most demanding globally for seamless app experiences
Key findings from the research indicate a significant shift in consumer behavior and expectations
11/27/2023
Mashreq Sustainability-Linked Loan Aims to Address ‘Water Scarcity’ and Train Talent in Jordan
Classic Fashion has committed to a set of ambitious Sustainability Performance Targets (SPTs) that will be monitored annually throughout the duration of the loan.
11/27/2023
‘More from Emirates NBD’ records 3x increase in downloads and sign-ins in under 2 years
Bank’s increased focus on personalization has boosted customer experience, visitor traffic and revenue
11/24/2023
UAE fintech Astra Tech Botim now allows its digital wallet users to buy-sell gold
Astra Tech Botim users can 'buy, sell or gift' gold using the platform
11/22/2023
Network International Joins Forces With Visa to Introduce Instalments Solution to UAE Merchants
This strategic partnership comes at a time when consumers are increasingly seeking out instalment payment options that align with their financial needs and preferences.