04/15/2024
Crypto crime value dropped significantly in 2023, shows Chainalysis report
Nicola Buonanno, VP Southern EMEA, Chainalysis shares key developments in the threat landscape based on the findings of the company’s 2024 Crypto Crime Report
FinTech
04/10/2024
Egyptian imports of mobile phones decline by $242K last January
Last January, the value of imports recorded a decline of 25.3%, reaching $5.54 billion during the month of January 2024
04/10/2024
EazyPay honored among leading financial technology companies in the Forbes Middle East FinTech 50
EazyPay ranked 19th out of 23 payment gateway companies, solidifying its place as a leader in the online payment industry
04/09/2024
53% of devices infected with data-stealing malware are corporate, Kaspersky finds
The share of corporate devices compromised with data-stealing malware has increased by one third since 2020
04/09/2024
Visa’s growing services business infused with new AI-powered products
Visa Protect is part of a broad suite of Visa value-added services that have grown to nearly 200 products
04/04/2024
Oman Housing Bank selects Temenos for core banking modernization in the cloud
The bank will modernize its retail banking capabilities with Temenos to develop new products faster and widen access to housing finance for Omanis
04/04/2024
NBK mobile banking App.. your mobile branch during travel
The ideal companion in the travel and holiday seasons
04/03/2024
ACI Worldwide and Arab Financial Services Look to Drive Payments Modernisation Across MEA Region
The company provides numerous groundbreaking, end-to-end digital payment products, services and solutions to banks and merchant groups.
03/26/2024
UAE central bank introduces wholesale, retail digital dirham strategy
The first phase of the strategy will have three components.
03/22/2024
Fils inks deal with Saudi Arabia's Cashin KSA
Through this collaboration, merchants will gain the ability to accurately track their environmental impact, mitigate their carbon footprint with high-quality carbon credits, and transparently report their progress.
03/22/2024
PwC and Microsoft launch AI Centre of Excellence in Riyadh
Our commitment to Saudi Vision 2030 and our future in technology is unwavering.
03/20/2024
Why Temenos Leap can be transformational for our clients in MEA
Leap is all about ensuring our clients have these capabilities through the latest version of our modern, cloud platform.
03/20/2024
IBM studies: 42% of UAE businesses embrace AI
Growing AI adoption in business operations in UAE: 65% of IT professionals have accelerated AI rollout in the last 24 months
03/18/2024
Abu Dhabi sets up investment firm to achieve AI ambitions
The Abu Dhabi Media Office said MGX has three major objectives for AI
03/13/2024
Technology Innovation Institute launches Abu Dhabi Quantum Optical Ground Station
To bridge international distances, an architecture based on free-space optical transmission between satellites and ground-based receivers is currently the only viable solution.
03/13/2024
Technology strengthening financial system in UAE, says central bank
The number of Gulf Cooperation Council banks stood at six by the end of the fourth quarter of 2023
03/13/2024
PwC Middle East announces strategic MoUs with key Saudi government entities
In commitment towards the Kingdom’s digital transformation at LEAP 2024
03/12/2024
TerraPay and Alfardan Exchange Join Forces for Advanced Digital Cross-Border Remittance Solutions
This partnership is set to provide a host of benefits to Alfardan Exchange, with a key focus on leveraging TerraPay's cutting-edge digital payment infrastructure.
03/08/2024
Saudi fintech barraq signs agreement with MoneyGram
Through this partnership, consumers in Saudi Arabia will be able to use the barraq app to send funds across the world.
03/08/2024
Bain & Company showcased digital expertise at LEAP 2024
Bain & Company's Dr. Houssem Jemili Delivered Keynote Session at LEAP 2024