Race for crypto hub supremacy: Bank-driven coordination or financial free zones?
In the Persian Gulf, both Bahrain and Abu Dhabi are competing to be known as the premier crypto hub in…
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Dubai-based ASA Ventures to Launch ZON – The Region’s Largest Decentralized e-commerce Network
ASA Ventures, a venture capital firm based in the UAE, is set to disrupt traditional e-commerce in emerging markets with…
Why crypto foundations should be robust, clear
The cryptocurrency market is currently enjoying a resurgence thanks to a number of factors that has magnified its potential value.…
Falcon Network's investors conclude investment in start-ups
Falcon Network, a group of emerging markets-based angel investors, have announced the successful conclusion of their inaugural round with the…
Visa CEO says region’s cash-reliant days are numbered
Global payments technology company Visa aims to capitalise on “massive growth opportunities” in the Middle East and Africa emerging out…
Dubai-based ASA Ventures to Launch ZON – The Region's Largest Decentralized e-commerce Network
- Mobile application based e-commerce platform to focus on large number of retail SMEs currently unserved by online marketplaces …
Enterprise blockchain vendor R3 has partnered with a Dubai-
Enterprise blockchain vendor R3 has partnered with a Dubai-based startup in an attempt to target the growing market for Islamic…
UAE banks ahead of regional peers in digital transformation
Mufazzal Kajiji, Head of Retail Banking at Noor Bank in Dubai, says banks should partner with fintechs to improve client…
Emirates NBD’s fintech tie-ups positive: Moody’s
Emirates NBD’s collaboration with the DIFC FinTech Hive, the Dubai International Financial Centre’s fintech accelerator and hub, for the certification…
NBB inaugurates bulk cash deposit machine to support business clients
The National Bank of Bahrain has launched high-speed Cash Deposit Machines to enhance its service and value proposition for its…
Open Account In 5 Minutes: BisB
Bahrain Islamic Bank yesterday said its customers could now open a bank account online in just 5 minutes by using…
Dubai ranked seventh in the world’s top FinTech Locations of the Future
Dubai has been recognised as the seventh FinTech location globally for economic potential, highlighting Dubai’s efforts to support and expedite…