08/17/2023
Turkey's largest fintech Param acquires Czech BNPL Twisto for Europe launch
Twisto was acquired from Zip Co for an undisclosed sum.
FinTech
08/17/2023
Improving Security and Accessibility at Core of DIB UAE PASS Integration Into ‘alt’ Services
DIB’s association with UAE PASS reaffirms its commitment to actively driving the adoption of technology.
08/17/2023
Virtual assets firm M2 secures Abu Dhabi nod to offer crypto services
ADGM's FSP license entails M2 to offer institutional and retail clients in the UAE the ability to buy, sell and maintain custody of virtual assets
08/17/2023
Network among first payments providers to offer WeChat Pay acceptance in UAE
Network International introduces ‘WeChat Pay’ acceptance on its N-Genius POS terminals
08/14/2023
The Central Bank of Egypt, Ghanaian counterpart mull cybersecurity cooperation
This is in addition to ensuring the governance of the procedures and management systems followed when handling cybercrimes
08/11/2023
Qatar’s daring tech overhaul opens doors for digital empowerment and innovation
Qatar is fervently pursuing rapid progress in the realms of digital space and communications
08/10/2023
AmiViz and Darktrace announce cybersecurity partnership
The AI-Powered cybersecurity solutions will address the growing cybersecurity challenges faced by enterprises in the Middle East
08/10/2023
Zain Group reports net profit of 14% for Q2 2023
The mobile voice and data services operator reported that it served 52.7 million customers at the end of the period across seven countries
08/08/2023
Garanti BBVA fintech subsidiary launches digital asset business
With pilots already in progress, the new company will initially provide services for transfer and custody of bitcoin and ether in the cryptoassets market.
08/08/2023
UAE: New national system for carbon credits using blockchain
The collaboration aims to reduce emissions and enhance sustainable agriculture, environmental health, and biodiversity in the UAE
08/02/2023
Financial industry ranks second in most hybrid multicloud deployments
Research highlights the cloud plans, priorities, challenges, and experiences of IT professionals in the financial services industry around the world
08/01/2023
How AI and blockchain technologies are shaping financial markets in the GCC
The potential impact of AI in the Middle East could reach US$320 billion
08/01/2023
KIB launches all-new state-of-the-art corporate online banking platform
customers can tailor their Corporate Online Banking experience to match their role within their organization
08/01/2023
Kuwait International Bank rolls out corporate online banking platform
This platform was implemented as part of KIB’s pledge to elevate its state-of-the-art digital banking technologies to cater to the Bank’s corporate customer segment.
07/28/2023
NBK warns against phishing e-mails and provides protection tips
NBK intensifies awareness on phishing e-mails and precautions against fraud attempts
07/21/2023
Abu Dhabi's G42 unveils world’s largest supercomputer for AI training
Condor Galaxy will be used to address challenges across health care, energy and climate action using artificial intelligence technology
07/19/2023
91% of UAE businesses consider AI crucial for future growth: survey
New survey reveals 83% of businesses in UAE are ready to harness AI into operations
07/18/2023
TCS BaNCS helps Saudi Arabia's BSF bank to transform payments
TCS BaNCS has centralised and standardised BSF’s domestic and international payments operations
07/18/2023
Retirement planning redefined: Building an individualized pension fund with INPL
Innovative investment approaches such as INPL offer new tools in retirement planning
07/17/2023
Bank Muscat updates its e-services to align with the new RTGS system
The enhanced liquidity management mechanism for RTGS participants is an additional feature for risk mitigation by enabling them to monitor their liquidity requirements in real time around the clock.