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UAE bank launches new digital platform to support SMEs

National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah unveils SMEsouk initiative to create digital ecosystem for small businesses

Jibrel wins Fintech Abu Dhabi Innovation Challenge

Award was given work on Jibrel·com, a fully-regulated blockchain-powered private financing platform

AFS recognized as best Fintech solutions company 2019

Now in its third year, the GCC Enterprise Awards celebrates the accomplishments made by the most innovative firms and individuals across the regio

National Bank of Oman Scores Three Awards

National Bank of Oman has received three awards from the Middle East Card and Payments Leadership Awards for its popular Badeel prepaid card.

Saxo Banks marks a decade in the Middle East

Regional Assets Under Management Rise 25% on an annualized basis and client numbers grow five-fold over decade

Warba Bank launches unique digital service

"Our Digital factory, Al Wateen, continues to deliver remarkable digital services that cater to customers’ needs in their various walks of life."

UAE Central Bank to roll out FinTech office to develop countrywide ecosystem

The dedicated unit will co-ordinate regulations for the sector and study issues such as cryptocurrencies

ADIB creates new innovation centre "ADIB Simple Lab"

In the ADIB Simple Lab, technology and banking experts collaborate as part of an agile team to take ideas that enhance and simplify customers' banking experience from concept to reality

ADGM's FinTech digital lab opens for member applications

The ADGM Digital Lab recognises that one of the biggest challenges financial institutions encounter in their ability to embrace innovation is the process of searching for, on-boarding and thereafter integrating their legacy systems with novel solutions of

Riyad Bank launches $27mln fund for fintech startups

Kingdom has joined the race in the region to promote fintech ecosystem

UAE Accepts Crypto Regulation, Blockchain Projects Stand to Benefit

However, barring a few highly restrictive countries, such as Iraq and Kuwait, the region generally exhibits a very progressive and supportive stance when it comes to the blockchain industry.

Soon, you may be able to pay via UPI in UAE, Singapore

UPI has emerged as a major challenger to card payments, as more and more merchants accept UPI payments

UAE named largest fintech hub in the MENA region

A total of $237m has been invested in MENA fintech firms since 2015

FinTech Abu Dhabi Festival Culminates With Focus on the Next Generation

The final day of FinTech Abu Dhabi began with the official ringing of the bell by His Excellency Khalifa Salem Al Mansouri, Acting Chief Executive Officer of ADX, signalling the start of trading at the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.

Fintech Abu Dhabi closes with focus on upscaling initiatives

The final day of FinTech Abu Dhabi began with the official ringing of the bell by Khalifa Salem Al Mansouri, Acting Chief Executive Officer of ADX, signaling the start of trading at the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.

GCC initiatives that are strengthening the FinTech sector

Emerging accelerators, advancing technologies and government support are pushing GCC to the forefront of Fintech innovation.

Saudi startups join regional accelerator to boost social impact

Applications are open until Oct. 31.

BisB witnesses a positive surge in new customers via "Selfie" mobile account opening

In less than a month since the service was launched, the Bank witnessed an extremely positive reception from the public evidenced by the unprecedented spike in new customers that signed up via face ID authentication, each averaging a sign-up time of 5 min

UAE’s Mubadala Launches Two Funds in Tech Firms in Middle East

The fund aims to invest in a portfolio of 15 firms.

Anglo-Gulf Trade Bank launches digital corporate accounts at Abu Dhabi Global Market

New service to make it easier for new businesses to open corporate bank accounts in UAE