FinTech

Comment & Analysis

At Arab Health 2022, a peek at how futuristic tech is changing the face of modern healthcare

February 3, 2022

With escalating advancement in digital healthcare technologies such as VR/AR, 3D printing, artificial intelligence and robotics, it has become mandatory…

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Comment & Analysis

Middle Eastern countries look to China for infrastructure funding, new technology

February 3, 2022

China is expanding its presence in the Middle East by building out critical infrastructure in the region and securing deals…

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FinTech

Saudi Arabia is set to continue championing fintech VC investments, companies say

February 2, 2022

Saudi Arabia’s move to encourage financial intermediaries to invest in the private sector is expected to boost the Kingdom’s fintech…

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FinTech

Saudi Arabia to develop cooperation in digital economy with Bahrain, Finland

February 2, 2022

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha on Tuesday held talks with Kamal Ahmed, the Bahraini minister…

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Comment & Analysis

Saudi Arabia is set to continue championing fintech VC investments, companies say

February 2, 2022

Saudi Arabia’s move to encourage financial intermediaries to invest in the private sector is expected to boost the Kingdom’s fintech…

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Comment & Analysis

Predicted trends for the Middle East financial services sector in 2022

February 2, 2022

The trends expected this year, according to Oliver Wyman, include:   Digital Payments, Cryptos and CBDCs   We see massive…

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FinTech

Saxo Bank launches new Money Matters campaign across the GCC

February 2, 2022

Saxo Bank has launched Money Matters, a new online campaign in the GCC market that will showcase the potential of…

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FinTech

Accenture to develop UAE National Instant Payment Platform

February 2, 2022

Accenture has been selected by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to lead a consortium of companies to help…

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FinTech

Kuwait Credit Bank weighs issue of $3.30bln of bonds amid liquidity crunch

February 1, 2022

Kuwait Credit Bank, a state-owned lender that provides interest-free home loans, is in talks with banks and Oliver Wyman about…

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FinTech

National Bank of Fujairah launches new account for SMEs, startups

February 1, 2022

National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) has announced the launch of the NBF Lite Bank Account for startups and small-and-medium-enterprises (SMEs)…

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Doha Bank signs MoU with Karty to empower financial entrepreneurship, innovation in Qatar

February 1, 2022

Doha Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Doha-based fintech startup Karty, in a strategic partnership aimed at…

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Comment & Analysis

Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Is 'Here to Stay and Impossible to Regulate at Large' — CEO of a United Arab Emirates Based Bank

January 31, 2022

According to the chief executive officer (CEO) of the United Arab Emirates-based financial institution, Bank of Sharjah, blockchain and cryptocurrencies…

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