FinTech

FinTech

UAE Central Bank initiates public consultation on 'enabling technology' for financial institutions

June 2, 2021

The UAE Central Bank, the Securities and Commodities Authority , Dubai Financial Services Authority, and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority…

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FinTech

KHCB launches the new version of "Khaleeji Mobile App"

June 1, 2021

Continuing its pursuit of providing innovative digital services to its clients in-line with its new strategic objectives, and to facilitate…

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Awards and Recognition

NBK receives best financial innovation lab award in Kuwait for 2021

May 30, 2021

NBK’s Group Digital Office won the award of Best Financial Innovation Lab in Kuwait for 2021 in the annual survey…

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Comment & Analysis

Kuwait Central Bank cautions against crypto-assets

May 30, 2021

The Central Bank of Kuwait has issued a warning to citizens against dealing in crypto currencies amid growing investor concerns.…

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FinTech

Saudi Arabia implements cybersecurity framework

May 30, 2021

Saudi Arabia’s Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) on Saturday announced the implementation of a regulatory framework to beef up…

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FinTech

PwC, Microsoft join forces to accelerate digital transformation

May 28, 2021

PwC and Microsoft are putting into effect their global alliance to accelerate digital transformation and cloud adoption in Qatar. The…

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FinTech

Dubai Coin cryptocurrency was never approved by any official authority

May 28, 2021

The Dubai Electronic Security Centre announced on late Thursday night that the ‘Dubai Coin’ digital currency has not been approved…

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FinTech

Zeta secures $250m investment from SoftBank

May 27, 2021

Dubai-based banking tech startup, Zeta, has secured $250m in investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2, it announced on May 24.…

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FinTech

Kuwait central bank issues warning against digital currencies

May 27, 2021

Digital currencies aren’t real currencies, are highly risky and they pose a threat to the global financial system, the Central…

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FinTech

UAE welcomes new blockchain platform

May 27, 2021

Abu Dhabi-headquartered telecommunications company Etisalat has launched a blockchain-based platform designed to prevent fraud in relation to trade invoices. Etisalat…

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FinTech

Path Solutions successfully completes system upgrade at KFH

May 27, 2021

Path Solutions has announced that Kuwait Finance House (“KFH”), Kuwait’s Islamic banking pioneer has successfully completed the upgrade of its…

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Comment & Analysis

Cloud-based computerized maintenance management systems to gain popularity within small & medium sized enterprises: FMI

May 26, 2021

ESOMAR-certified consulting firm Future Market Insights' computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) market report expects a significantly positive outlook through 2021,…

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