Islamic fintechs becoming ‘global phenomenon’
Manama Islamic financial technology firms, or Islamic fintechs, are moving centre stage in the global Islamic finance industry when…
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Cryptocurrency in Arab World: Clock is Ticking, But Pace is Slow
While cryptocurrency mass adoption in the Middle East may still take a little more time to take place, there are…
Top 5 VC deals in the fourth quarter of 2019
The fourth quarter 2019 top five venture capital deals that were disclosed amounted to $78.7 million, with UAE-based Trukker accounting…
Three ways to invest $10,000 in the first three months of 2020
A new year always delivers a fresh burst of optimism and after a successful 2019, investors will be hunting around…
Emirates Islamic is enhancing the digital experience for UAE customers
Islamic finance has developed markedly in recent years. According to a study conducted by Thomson Reuters, more than 1,300 Sharia-compliant…
8 out of 10 millennials now prioritise responsible investing
Almost eight out of 10 millennials now prioritise socially responsible and impactful investing, according to a new global survey. …
Israel discovers 1,200-year-old 'piggy bank' with gold coins
Israeli archaeologists discovered a hoard of seven gold coins dating back to 1,200 years ago, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA)…
UAE’s start-up costs could do with a trim
I have always been against the idea of starting a business while having a full-time job. Similarly, I never believed…
Bankers Prefer CBI Fix Banking Reforms
Bankers prefer the Central Bank of Iran take charge of a long-awaited plan for reforming the outdated banking sector. The…
Women in financial services are tackling an underserved market: themselves
Women are the single largest underserved group of customers in financial services. Despite playing increasingly influential roles as buyers, their…
Five Countries Where Crypto Regulation Changed the Most in 2019
One of the impediments to the adoption of blockchain and crypto technologies in the world are the regulations governing their…
Samba Financial Group CEO Among 100 Most Powerful Women in the World
Saudi Arabia’s Rania Nashar, Samba Financial Group CEO, has been named in Forbes 100 most powerful women in the world…