Microsoft names Public Sector Director for UAE
Microsoft has announced that Tareq Hijazi, former director in the company’s Consulting Services division, has been named Public Sector Director…
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CBDC and stablecoins: Early coexistence on an uncertain road
With the rapid rise in circulation of stablecoins over the past couple of years, central banks have stepped up efforts…
Alvarez & Marsal brings its Relativity partnership to the UAE
Alvarez & Marsal has deepened its e-Discovery capabilities in the United Arab Emirates with the launch of its partnership with…
Strong consumer appetite for digital banks in Saudi Arabia: Boston Consulting Group
More than half of Saudi Arabian consumers would have “no problem” moving banks as financial services competition intensifies amid the…
The digital agenda outlook, for wealth managers
The Goodacre Securities Industry Conference was the “cannot miss” appointment for the UK Securities industry to discuss around the priorities…
Qatar to see surge in fintech investments; global firms eye Doha as launchpad
Doha's mature financial services industry, coupled with national initiatives to support digitisation across sectors, is expected to spur investments in…
Arab Fintech Forum highlights need for fintech-bank collaboration
Industry players participating in the 1st Arab Fintech Forum has underscored the need for more collaboration between banks and financial…
Egypt begins IPO of state payments firm e-finance
Egyptian state-controlled payments firm e-finance for Digital and Financial Investments began an initial public offering (IPO) for retail investors on…
Investcorp aims to double private equity investments in India
Investcorp, the alternative asset manager that lists Mubadala Investment Company as its biggest shareholder, plans to double its private equity…
Saudi data protection reform to take effect in March 2022
Businesses operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will be subject to new data protection laws due to come…
QIB bags award from Visa for enhanced digital solutions to cardholders
Qatar Islamic Bank has received “Appreciation for Innovation in Digital Banking” award from Visa for its continuous efforts in providing…
Technology is seen as enabler for cash management innovations: Seetharaman
Technology can be an enabler for cash management innovations and wider transaction banking, said Doha Bank CEO Dr R Seetharaman…