Why fintech is on the brink of rapid expansion in the GCC
The fintech industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council region looks well placed to enjoy a period of substantial growth. Despite…
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Will P2P lenders ever soar in the stock market?
Tarya and Blender, two of the four peer-to-peer lending platforms active in Israel, have just announced they are going public.…
Commercial Bank handles over 2 million contactless taps a month
Commercial Bank’s digital innovations have become popular among its customers. The bank handles over 2 million contactless taps every month,…
$9bn by 2024
Qatar offers FinTechs worldwide substantial opportunities domestically as an unsaturated market with ICT spending expected to reach $9bn by 2024.…
Embracing emerging technologies for Oman's digital future
As organisations look to the future, emerging technologies and their potential impact cannot be ignored. In Oman, transformation is occurring…
Silicon Valley venture capital giant 500 Startups launches new fund in Saudi Arabia
One of the biggest global names in venture capital, 500 Startups has struck an alliance with Saudi Arabia's Sanabil Investments,…
NBK Named Best Retail Bank in Customer Service in Kuwait for 2020
Al-Othman: Gaining customer satisfaction is a core value for our employees and a key part in all our strategies Today,…
Saudi Central Bank launches instant payment system Sarie
The Saudi Central Bank launched the instant payment system Sarie, on Sunday, under the patronage of bank’s governor, Dr. Fahad…
Ecommerce's growth potential cannot fall victim to cyber crimes
The threat of cyber-attacks is one now being taken seriously by the financial sector and fintech executives in the Middle…
SEPA Cyber Technologies steps into the Turkish market
Bulgarian FinTech company SEPA Cyber Technologies, which operates in more than 32 countries, stepped into the Turkish market. The Varna-based…
Infinet Wireless provides NBO with reliable connectivity
The National Bank of Oman (NBO), the largest local bank in that country, recently chose Infinet Wireless’ solutions for the…
Fintech startup Personetics lands $75M to make banking more personal
Personetics, an Israeli startup developing personalization and customer engagement solutions for banks and financial services, secured $75 million in growth…