Women in AI is a strategic advantage for UAE, says TII’s Dr Najwa Aaraj
Progress is not measured by ambition alone, but by who is empowered to shape it. As we mark Emirati Women’s…
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Qatar’s investment in quantum computing could redefine Gulf’s tech landscape
Qatar is rapidly positioning itself as a rising hub in the global quantum computing race, leveraging billion-dollar partnerships, government-backed initiatives,…
Cognite expands global footprint with new Abu Dhabi entity to accelerate industrial AI adoption in the region
Cognite has announced it will incorporate a new entity in Abu Dhabi. This strategic expansion is designed to meet the…
Oman embraces cashless future as mobile payments surge
Oman is witnessing a shift in how its citizens transact, with mobile wallets rapidly replacing cash across markets, remittances, and…
Saudi Arabian bank, SAB launches first Islamic Repo on blockchain
Saudi Arabian bank, Saudi Awwal Bank, a Riyadh-based Saudi joint stock company in which global banking group HSBC owns a…
Wio Bank Partners with Xero to Enhance Accounting for SMEs in the UAE
A newly announced partnership between UAE-based digital bank Wio Bank PJSC and small business management platform Xero will help small…
Central Bank Approves Misr Digital Innovation’s Transition to onebank, Egypt’s First Fully Digital Bank
The Central Bank of Egypt approved the transformation of Misr Digital Innovation into onebank, Egypt’s first fully digital native bank,…
Doha sees surge in startup activities, innovation
Qatar’s entrepreneurial landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, positioning itself as a burgeoning hub for startups and innovation in the…
Best Consumer Digital Bank Awards in Middle East & Africa 2025 in partnership with Infosys
Global Finance has announced the Round I winners for the 26th annual World’s Best Digital Bank Awards. Winners were…
Misr Digital Innovation secures approval for Egypt’s first fully digital bank
Banque Misr’s Misr Digital Innovation has received the green light from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to transition into…
Smart infrastructure upgrades bolster Qatar’s national goals
Qatar’s digital economy is entering a scale-up phase, propelled by aggressive network upgrades, a growing data-center pipeline, and a comprehensive…
Core banking tech vendor Tuum to power Uptex Bank debut in Oman
Oliver Business Development Holding in Oman has enlisted Estonian core banking software vendor Tuum to power its new e-banking venture…