UAE, Bahrain and Fintech: The financial disruption is on
According to an intelligence report by Business Insider Fintech could be bigger than ATMs, PayPal, and Bitcoin combined. “The…
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UAE banks ban buying of crypto-currencies with credit cards
Banks in the UAE have decided that they would not allow purchase of cryptocurrencies through credit cards and also not…
BBK co-founding partner of Bahrain Fintech Bay
BBK, Bahrain pioneer in retail and commercial banking, announced its partnership with Bahrain FinTech Bay” .the Bank being one of…
Microsoft to Deliver the Intelligent Cloud From New Datacenters in the Middle East
Microsoft today revealed plans to deliver the intelligent, trusted Microsoft Cloud from its first datacenters located in the Middle East,…
Crypto-currencies – the New Gold Rush
Unheard of by most of us less than ten years ago, there is now not a single day when crypto-currencies…
Download free Thawani app from Google Play, Apple Store
Thawani Technologies Company announced the beta release of the Thawani app for free download on Android and iOS platforms, which…
DIFC signs deal with MEVP to boost regional technology VC ecosystem
Dubai International Financial Centre has signed a memorandum of understanding with Middle East Venture Partners to facilitate the exchange of…
Clients Drive Solutions in Mideast
A challenging year for treasurers and their banks in the Middle East saw oil-price fluctuations, tight liquidity and ther macroeconomic…
MetLife invites insurtech startups to compete for $100,000 contract
MetLife is inviting insurtech startups to compete for a $100,000 contract to develop solutions across insurance value chains in areas…
Riyad Bank launches Kingdom’s first contactless payment bracelets
Riyad Bank, one of the largest financial institutions in Saudi Arabia and a leading bank in the Middle East, has…
CrediMax, Benefit launch QR Code payment system
CrediMax and Bahrain-based Benefit have collaborated to launch a unified QR Code payment option where MaxWallet and BenefitPay customers will…
Bahrain explores digital currency
The Central Bank of Bahrain is mulling over the introduction of a digital dinar. Central bank governor, Governor Rasheed Mohamed…