03/01/2022
CleanTech innovation offers opportunities for Saudi investors
British companies seem to have certainly got the message and are making waves when it comes to innovation in green technologies.
FinTech
03/01/2022
Turkish fintech seeks Qatari investment
The financial technology sector in Turkey has grown significantly, and is looking to Qatar for further expansion.
02/28/2022
Capital Bank of Jordan launches Blink neobank
In addition, users can manage their accounts, send and receive money, view their transaction history and withdraw money from domestic and international ATMs
02/28/2022
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait B S C : BBK launches its fifth operational 24/7 “BBKPLUS” Digital Branch concept at Souq Al Baraha in Diyar Al Muharraq
"The opening of this new branch at Souq Al Baraha in Diyar Al Muharraq is also part of BBK's network strategy of being present in all key locations of the Kingdom."
02/28/2022
A majority of KSA residents are aware of cryptocurrencies, but only a few invest in them
More than a third of KSA residents who are aware of cryptocurrency, plan to invest in them
02/25/2022
Six ways to protect yourself against online fraud
ADIB shares steps to take to protect yourself from fraudulent activity in the UAE
02/25/2022
The crypto oasis: How the UAE became the Middle East’s digital asset champion
The UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) is reportedly finalizing rules that would allow digital asset firms to set up shop in the country.
02/24/2022
UAE banks: Staying one step ahead of fraudsters
How financial institutions in the Emirates work to protect their customers online
02/24/2022
The way forward for digital banking in the UAE
Here’s why digital banking will continue to grow rapidly within the country
02/23/2022
Egypt HR tech start-up SAmAS Gamify raises $125,000 in pre-seed round
Firm looks to raise $1mln to drive expansion into GCC
02/23/2022
Finastra partners with DataGear to help corporate banks in Egypt optimize core processes
Reseller agreement will enable DataGear customers to automate corporate banking operations, reduce costs and seize new opportunities for growth
02/23/2022
The Middle East already has a crypto hub, and it's not Dubai
Binance isn't even licensed as an exchange in Dubai.
02/22/2022
Crypto-assets regulation around the world
Integral to the crypto-asset ecosystem are crypto exchanges
02/22/2022
Doha Bank enhances online banking platform
"The need for accuracy and agility through digitalisation of corporate banking services is most critical in domestic and cross-border trade."
02/22/2022
UAE's Mubadala leads $500mln investment round for Princeton Digital
Abu Dhabi's strategic investor puts in $350mln
02/22/2022
UAE's credit bureau introduces app to curb bounced cheques
ChequeScore to produce a score of between one and 99 percent to show likelihood of cheques bouncing
02/22/2022
Saudi fintech firm EdfaPay raises $1.6mln
Company enables merchants to accept payments using a smartphone
02/21/2022
AI wealth manager FinaMaze opens the metaverse to UAE investors
The portfolio offers retail investors exposure to companies operating in the metaverse
02/21/2022
UAE, GCC embrace digitisation faster in Middle East
GCC is the seven largest export destination for Germany outside Europe
02/21/2022
Abu Dhabi wealth fund bets on scientific approach using quant experts
Adia has built a 50-strong team of physicists, academics and data specialists to identify and take advantage of market anomalies