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QIB adds innovative new features to its Mobile App

Through the updated QIB Mobile App, customers can now request for a temporary credit limit increase, in real time, on all their Charge cards, including Qatar Airways co-branded cards.

DCG responds to members’ concerns over COVID-19 impact

DCG has been closely working with Dubai Chamber to highlight the concern of the industry and seek support.

Clients onboard to digital channels: NBD

A front-runner in digital banking innovation, Emirates NBD recently received international recognition for its ‘Transformation in Transaction Banking’ from leading international experts in financial services technology, Celent Research.

Saudi banks need to accelerate digital transformation: KPMG

KPMG in Saudi Arabia, has published its analysis of Covid-19 impact on the banking sector

How banks are going digital to manage COVID-19

Looking beyond the crisis, the document underlines that many of the ‘rapid response’ quasi-digital solutions in place or being put in place currently will be re-examined and likely withdrawn post-crisis

TCS to power Israel's first fully digital bank

"This initiative is seen as a bid to boost competition in the financial services sector, spark greater innovation and enhance customer experience by democratising access to banking in Israel by making financial services accessible to the consumer

World FinTech Report 2020

FinTech collaboration is even-more essential now for banks to achieve customer-centricity

Yemen’s Fastest Growing Bank Selects Temenos

Al Kuraimi Islamic Bank, one of the most innovative banks in Yemen, chose cloud-native, cloud-agnostic Temenos Infinity and Temenos Transact to deliver digital banking services for the Islamic market

UAE’s Virtuzone launches free online marketplace for SMEs

The platform will allow businesses to offer time sensitive deals to customers

UAE’s rental app aims to take landlords entirely online

A new digital dashboard from Urban aims to provide UAE landlords with full oversight into their properties

FAB, Etisalat Digital launch fully contactless digital invoicing solution for SME merchants

Solution allows SME merchants such as grocery stores, restaurants and other SMEs restricted by the COVID-19 pandemic to accept card payments in a safe and secure manner

Qatar temporarily allows e-voting during AGMs of listed companies

The companies should also establish an electronic registration mechanism for shareholders, auditor and the representatives of all parties that must attend the meeting.

Delete These 101 Suspicious Apps Now to Keep Your Phone Safe

There is still more proof that these apps are malicious and dangerous.

SoftBank Vision Fund faces billions in debt payments that could eat into cash, analysts warn

The unusual structure of the Vision Fund provides guaranteed payments to investors including Saudi Arabia's wealth fund

Private banking meets the public cloud

They need the same flexibility as the larger banks.

A.I. to fight security breaches

The move comes as the industry faces a crucial talent gap for cybersecurity personnel

How to make digital meetings feel like face-to-face

It’s fairly straightforward to use, and you can send a client a link so they can speak to you and see any documents you’re sharing.

FinTech unicorn TransferWise comes to the UAE

Exclusive: The global low-cost digital money transfer service received its ADGM licence in October and is ready for use by customers in the Emirates

SoftBank's troubles deepen with warning of $16.7 billion writedown

Its investments have been hit hard by the fallout from the coronavirus

Avaloq and ACTICO expand strategic partnership to prevent financial crime

The expansion of our partnership with ACTICO illustrates the importance Avaloq attaches to the basic principle of an open platform architecture.