05/22/2020
SABB completes 1st Phase with “Wethaq”
This platform is in line with SABB’s strategy of digital transformation, which will support SABB’s leading position in providing Bank guarantees services.
FinTech
05/21/2020
Ready for the Digital era in Treasury ?
Wondering how we can help support your Banks’ Digital Transformation strategy in these unprecedent times?
05/20/2020
UAE fintech Ziina rolls out mobile money transfer app
Ziina allows users in the country to send cash easily as sending an SMS
05/20/2020
Saudi fintech Geidea begins beta testing of new digital product range
The BETA testing is due to last until August followed by a soft launch in September and a full roll out in October.
05/19/2020
WeWork and Virtuzone announce UAE partnership
Bringing together the best in innovative work spaces and company formation
05/18/2020
Financial Technologies record a rapid growth in the region, says Dubai Future Foundation report
Sector proves its resilience amid COVID-19, expected to emerge stronger
05/18/2020
FinTech to emerge stronger in post-coronavirus period, says Dubai Future Foundation
More than 92% of people in the UAE use smartphones, presenting a substantial opportunity for FinTech companies
05/15/2020
Key cyber risks for banks during COVID-19
This all makes personal and corporate banking customers a natural target for fraudsters.
05/13/2020
Global advisory giant to launch major digital finance operation in Dubai
Mr Green comments: “The world has changed forever in the last few months, the market has changed and client expectations have changed.
05/12/2020
FAB Switzerland renews its long-term contract with Avaloq
For Avaloq, this is the second deal closed with a Geneva-based private banking institution in 2020.
05/12/2020
African banks confident on growth of cashless payments
Banks in Africa and Middle East are the strongest believers in a cashless society, according to a global retail banking survey released by Temenos, a banking software company.
05/12/2020
Al Salam Bank-Bahrain introduces WhatsApp banking
The service, available 24 hours, seven days a week, answers questions about the bank’s products and services
05/10/2020
Saudi Tabadul opens e-platform for bank guarantee service
The new platform, Wthaq, is in line with the Saudi Vision 2030’s digital transformation programme
05/07/2020
Two UAE banks cut credit card limits as COVID-19 crisis deepens
Some customers say spending limits changed without prior notice
05/06/2020
5G Markets in the Middle East - Database & Report - Data & Forecasts up to 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
This report analyses the overriding trends and changes taking place in the mobile market in the Middle East with the arrival of the fifth mobile generation.
05/06/2020
TAMM launches ‘Abu Dhabi Pay’
The initiative demonstrates the proactive approach to government services now in place, with “TAMM” providing convenience to customers and government entities alike.
05/05/2020
Thomson Reuters Enhances Strategic Partnership with Path Solutions for ONESOURCE Centralized Tax Solution
Organizations will therefore be well-positioned to navigate the GCC’s fast-changing financial and tax landscape, while optimizing their total cost of technology ownership going forward”, explains Ramy Rayan, Senior Solution Consultant, Thomson
05/05/2020
Gulf Insurance Group acquires stake in yallacompare for $4.25 million
Investment is part of GIG’s digitization strategy and expansion plans
05/04/2020
UAE sees 78% surge in contactless payments: report
The service aligns with this consumer trend and can be used to make safe, quick, and easy purchases from almost any location.
05/01/2020
Asset gains: Bitcoin surge lights up global crypto market
Soaring past $9,000, it packs enough momentum to go even higher