05/17/2023
Businesses prioritize unification and automation of cybersecurity estates
According to Help AG’s State of the Market Report 2023
FinTech
05/16/2023
Gen Z found to be the worst culprits for data hoarding in UAE
More than half (57%) have dormant online accounts
05/15/2023
QIB unveils latest mobile app features
This gives customers unparalleled control over their subscription payments, allowing them to manage their finances with ease and confidence.
05/12/2023
Digital revolution is reshaping healthcare in the Middle East
In other sectors with similarly challenging environments, digital transformation has been vital to improving quality and access to services, while constraining the cost curve.
05/11/2023
Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Funnels Capital into Bitcoin Mining
Marathon and Zero Two launched a pilot program to test the efficacy of building a large-scale digital asset mining operation in Abu Dhabi
05/11/2023
RAKBANK announces instant credit card sign-up
RAKBANK introduces digital on-boarding for customer credit cards
05/11/2023
Saudi fintech Mozn enters UAE market with its AML platform
Mozn is working on a Gulf expansion, and the UAE office is first step towards that
05/10/2023
KPMG’s Tech Innovator competition returns in Saudi Arabia
Start-ups that participate will be provided the opportunity to pitch their concept to investors and industry experts, enabling them to gain valuable insights going forward.
05/09/2023
Ripple expands in the Middle East
Deepens commitment with new office and brings annual global conference to Dubai
05/05/2023
Tarabut Gateway Raises $32 Million to Expand Saudi Open Banking
Open banking is reshaping the financial landscape in KSA and the wider Middle East, and we at Tarabut Gateway are proud to be at the forefront of this innovation
05/05/2023
You can now pay your DEWA bill with Samsung Pay
DEWA is the first government entity in Dubai to adopt the Samsung Pay option within its digital channels
05/04/2023
Qatar tech startup Snoonu raises $12mln in Qatar Development bank-led funding
The funding round was led by Snoonu’s strategic partner, Qatar Development Bank, along with the participation of several other investors
05/04/2023
Dubai is bolstering its global fintech hub status. Here’s how
The DIFC Innovation Hub has launched wide-ranging initiatives designed to nurture entrepreneurship and support startups
05/02/2023
ROSHN banking on technology to deliver high-quality communities
The Public Investment Fund-backed giga-project which is building over 200 million sq. m of integrated neighborhoods, aims to increase the rate of homeownership to 70 percent within the next 10 years.
04/26/2023
Emirates NBD Priority Banking introduces Signature, an exclusive new proposition for the ultra-high-net-worth client segment
The invite-only proposition aims to offer an enhanced banking experience that matches the specific needs and objectives of ultra-wealthy customers maintaining an average balance of AED 7 million across deposits and investments.
04/26/2023
3 innovative financial technology companies in Turkey
FinTechs in Turkey operate in a wide area
04/26/2023
ADDED and Wio Bank to support growth of SMEs
Customers benefit from fast tracked application submission process and account opening
04/20/2023
Mastercard and DIFC to drive digital transformation by partnering with FinTech companies
The partnership will provide FinTech companies with access to Mastercard's network and expertise and DIFC's world-class financial ecosystem
04/19/2023
ADCB, Al Hilal Bank brings UK digital banking to UAE nationals
Nomo is part of BLME, a subsidiary of Boubyan Bank, and was set up to bring high-quality, Shari’ah-compliant digital banking to non-UK residents in the Middle East
04/18/2023
QFCA partners with R3 to boost Qatar’s fintech sector
The pair will also set up working groups to “observe new and emerging regulatory paradigms” and support the QFC’s deployment of DLT at a national level.