01/04/2024
AI, digital transformation to shape future of Qatar’s banking sector
This yearly issue is meticulously curated to empower decision-makers in assessing prevailing trends
FinTech
01/04/2024
Gulf News receives global industry recognition for its digital subscription
UAE news media house wins silver under ‘Best Newsletter’ category
01/03/2024
Fintech Saudi & Kyndryl partner to boost FinTech innovation in Saudi Arabia
The MoU will help accelerate the adoption of advanced innovation among Saudi Arabia’s home-grown and locally based entrepreneurs and startups in the financial technology industry.
01/02/2024
Ensuring trust, security in a digital banking landscape
Today, we have the privilege of speaking with Abdulla Al-Fadli, the Executive General Manager and Chief Compliance Officer at Commercial Bank
01/02/2024
American Express expands ATM access for cardmembers in Saudi Arabia
Expressing his pride in collaborating with American Express Saudi Arabia and elaborating on the significance of the agreement,
12/27/2023
Alibaba Cloud continues to deliver digital transformation
In Japan, TSI Holdings, a leading apparel firm, has partnered with Alibaba Cloud to implement smart logistics solutions to digitalise its supply chain in Japan and overseas.
12/22/2023
Newgen Software wins contract with Oman's Development Bank
This project would be executed with the help of Newgen’s platinum implementation partner, Ikyam Technologies.
12/22/2023
QNB introduces virtual cards for bank's credit cardholders
QNB credit cardholders can easily obtain their virtual credit card using QNB Internet and Mobile Banking services.
12/21/2023
Saudi HR tech start-up Scalers secures $1.8mln to fund expansion
Platform offers solutions to speed up the hiring process
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