03/03/2022
World’s exciting startups to chase Saudi Arabia's massive defense market
The biennial event will offer a unique platform for defense companies to present their solutions from the air, sea, land, space and security sectors.
FinTech
03/02/2022
OPay Group Targets Major Expansion in North Africa and the Arab Region
Due to the steps taken by Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and the support provided by Tarek Amer, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt, has paved the way for the faster digital transformation of the Egyptian banking sector.
03/02/2022
Qatar Fintech Hub opens applications for next generation banking hackathon
In this edition, the QFTH Hackathon Wave 4 brings on board Visa as a Challenge Partner who will also open their Fast-Track Incubator program to the winner of the Visa Challenge.
03/02/2022
QIB introduces innovative new features to its award-winning mobile app
QIB introduces innovative new features to its award-winning mobile app
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.
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