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The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Launching a Central Blockchain Securities Lending Platform

August 3, 2020

The Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) announces recently the first-ever launch of a Central Blockchain Securities Lending Platform, which is an…

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EFG Hermes concludes advisory role in $50m sale of Fawry shares

July 31, 2020

EFG Hermes has successfully concluded its advisory role on the follow-on sale of $50m worth Fawry shares, representing about 7%…

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Dubai launches blockchain data platform

July 31, 2020

Dubai has completed a nationwide blockchain system for the exchange of verified customer data. The Emirate’s Department of Economic Development…

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UAE's Network International to acquire African payments' firm DPO

July 30, 2020

Dubai headquartered-Network International has announced it will acquire African-based technology-enabled payments enabler DPO Group for $288 million.    The acquisition…

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Comment & Analysis

Dubai Debuts Nationwide Data Platform Powered by Blockchain

July 30, 2020

This platform is set to become a nationwide system for exchanging verified customer data.   Dubai’s Department of Economic Development,…

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Awards and Recognition

Qatar- QIB announces new features to its award-winning Mobile App

July 30, 2020

As part of QIB''s ongoing efforts to provide innovative digital solutions to empower its customers, Qatar Islamic Bank recently released…

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Comment & Analysis

Digital transformation in the time of COVID-19: The case of MENA

July 30, 2020

Digital connectivity in the time of COVID-19 is no longer about traditional communication and the search for information; it has…

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Al Salam Bank-Bahrain launches new and fully customizable digital banking app

July 29, 2020

Al Salam Bank-Bahrain  has announced the launch of its new state-of-the-art digital banking application.   The new app will offer…

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Comment & Analysis

QIB welcomes Al Meera to its prestigious Absher Rewards Programme network

July 29, 2020

Qatar Islamic Bank  has announced that Al Meera Consumer Goods Company, Qatar’s favourite neighbourhood retailer, as the latest addition to…

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FinTech

Dubai Economy and Emirates NBD go live with UAE KYC Blockchain Platform

July 29, 2020

Dubai Economy and Emirates NBD announced the go-live of the UAE KYC (Know-Your-Customer) Blockchain Platform, an initiative which facilitates secure…

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Kuwaiti social media influencers named in online money laundering probe

July 29, 2020

Kuwait’s interior ministry has named 10 social media influencers connected to a money laundering investigation into e-commerce site Boutiqaat.com.  …

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Dubai’s Department of Economic Development Launches UAE KYC Blockchain Platform

July 29, 2020

Dubai Economy (Dubai Department of Economic Development or DED) and Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT region…

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