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Standard Chartered and Falak Launch Third ‘Women in Tech’ Cohort in Saudi ArabiaMay

Empowering the next wave of female tech founders: Applications now open for the 2025 accelerator programme

Qatar ‘multiple wallets’ announcement demonstrates focus on strengthening mobile payment sector

The new feature will allow users to open two digital wallets with different payment service providers

AI in the Middle East’s banking sector: Four Innovations and Impacts

Experts from Beinex outline four key benefits the emerging technology can offer

Saudi fintech startup Nqoodlet secures $3m in seed funding

This funding gives us the rocket fuel to scale faster

Fawry joins forces with Microsoft to drive digital transformation for Egyptian SMEs through Fawry Business

Microsoft 365 Integration with Fawry Business for Enhanced Productivity

DKK Digital granted full VARA license, accelerating regulated Web3 expansion in Dubai

Authorized to operate within Dubai’s rapidly growing virtual asset ecosystem

UAE to launch regulated Dirham-backed stablecoin to boost blockchain payments

The stablecoin will be regulated by CBUAE and issued by FAB, subject to approval

AI Becomes New Cash Cow for Dubai

The DIFC, a free financial zone at the heart of the Gulf metropolis where 44,000 people work

Visa supports cross-border transfers in Bahrain

Initially, this service is accessible to clients of Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) and Khaleeji Bank.

AI in Middle East banking could add 13.6% to GDP by 2030, reveals report

The report underscores the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia as frontrunners in embracing AI in banking.

Standard Chartered and OKX launch world-leading collateral mirroring programme

The programme will see leading institutions, such as Brevan Howard Digital, onboard onto this pioneering programme.

Taurus Unveils First Interbank Digital Asset Network

Taurus-NETWORK creates an ecosystem covering public and permissioned DLTs, as well as all types of assets whether cryptocurrencies, tokenised securities, and digital currencies.

Turkey's Sipay raises $78 million

Sipay's white labelled embedded finance apps provide support for digital wallets, investments and loyalty schemes, among others.

Capgemini to establish AI Center of Excellence in Egypt to accelerate AI-driven innovation for global clients

This initiative bolsters Capgemini’s strong ties with Egypt as a strategic innovation hub for global organizations.

Global Finance Names The Innovators 2025 – The Most Innovative Banks and the Most Innovative Financial Technology Companies

This is Global Finance’s twelftth annual awards program recognizing entities that regularly identify new paths and design new tools in finance.

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