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QFTH receives more than 500 applications from fintechs to join Wave 2 of its Incubator and Accelerator Programmes

The applicants were from 58 countries as USA, India, Singapore, Nigeria, Russia, Hong Kong, UK, Turkey, and Qatar.

UAE banks need to innovate customer service, back-end functions and governance to remain competitive

Digitalization will be a pivotal factor in ensuring operational resilience during uncertain times according to latest KPMG UAE banking perspectives report

Egyptian startup Koinz bags $4.8 million in seed round

Through a reward system for walk-ins, take outs and online orders that can only be redeemed via an app – Koinz brings offline customers online, topped off with real-time customer insights.

UAE fintech NOW Money secures $7mln to expand digital banking solution

The cash injection will initially be used to drive NOW Money in Saudi Arabia

GCC workers optimistic and ready to build digital skills

The underlying realisation is that a large share of modern tasks can actually be performed virtually.

Egypt's central bank celebrates winners of “FinYology – FinTech for Youth” Initiative

The initiative was launched in February 2020, with the objective of fostering young talents and inspire university students of different related majors to conduct FinTech Projects and innovative solutions.

KFH First Kuwaiti Bank to launch digital signature for personal financing transactions

Enabling customer to complete financing request anywhere and any time

Post-Covid-19 world brings new risks for FinTechs in UAE

“The survey results reflect the uncertain times, globally,” said Várri

SAP reveals winners of its Middle East partner excellence awards

“Partners help SAP customers with adopting innovation easily, gaining results rapidly, growing sustainably and optimising their solutions.”

Dubai Financial Services Authority consults on regulation of Security Tokens

The DFSA is proposing a comprehensive and innovative regulatory framework for regulating Security Tokens

Cloud spending a top priority for CEOs in Saudi Arabia

Per the survey, 75% of Saudi businesses have accelerated their digital transformation since the pandemic, while nearly 90% see tech as an opportunity rather than a threat.

Are Israel’s institutional investors late to the tech investment party?

Senior executives at The Phoenix explain their strategy when it comes to investments in private companies and admit they missed the insurtech craze

Fintech in action in Saudi Arabia

Fintech Saudi is also working closely with the different financial sector players by linking them to its members.

Telegram Messaging App Raises $150 Million From Middle East Investors

They have bought what are described as five-year, pre-IPO convertible bonds, although it is not clear what sized shareholding in the company the debt could be converted into.

Dubai-based Mamo Pay looking to transform payment transfers

Fintech start-up raised $15m in a seed round last year, with plans to expand across the MENA region

4 top neobanks in the Middle East to keep an eye on

The Covid-19 crisis which arose last year has further pushed banks to undergo digital transformations.

Banque Saudi Fransi goes live with Finastra

The move will enhance, automate and standardize the bank’s treasury and trading operations

MENA spending on social media advertising is on the up

An ecommerce boom grabbed centre stage in 2020, driven by lockdowns, infection risks and a growing familiarity with digital channels.

EBRD to invest in Turkish fintech firm DgPays

The EBRD’s Venture Capital Investment Programme aims to support fast-growing, innovative technology companies

Middle East CEOs view cyber attacks as serious security concern, says PwC survey

According to the survey, 59 percent of CEOs in the Middle East aim to increase their investments in digital transformation by 10 percent or more over the next three years, as a direct response to the impact of Covid-19.