Emirates NBD unveils digital banking for Millennials
Emirates NBD on Thursday launched Liv., the UAE’s first digital bank targeted at millennials. The new digital banking proposition…
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Emirates, etisalat among Global 500 brands
As Google replaced Apple whose value dropped by $38 billion over the past year as the world's most valuable brand…
Central Bank releases broad regulation aimed at data privacy
The UAE’s Central Bank released a long-awaited regulatory framework for virtual currencies and electronic payment systems, aimed at digital payment…
Challenges to maintain leading growth in Islamic banking
Islamic banking continues to broaden its reach and is able to compete effectively with conventional banks, supported by an increasing…
UAE’s NBAD Integrates Ripple Blockchain Tech for Cross Border Fund Transfer
The blockchain industry in the Middle East is driven by the United Arab Emirates. The National Bank of Abu…
Ooredoo Oman appoints new chief financial officer
Oman's Ooredoo, a leading telecom company, has announced the promotion of Abdul Razzaq Al Balushi as the chief financial officer.…
Yapı Kredi enlists EyeVerify for eye biometrics-based mobile logins
Yapı Kredi is the first bank in Europe to use Eyeprint ID for mobile login, and the first bank across…
Singapore start-up Tjaara targets Middle East
Tjaara, a Singaporean startup, has secured a US$20mn trade loan in a bid to connect Chinese manufacturers with Middle Eastern…
ADCB unveils digital age lender uBank
ADCB has become the latest UAE bank to raise its digital game with the launch of its first uBank digital…
Asia Pacific and Middle East dominate tech investment space
Three out of the top five most active global sovereign wealth funds investing in private technology companies are currently from…
Just one in five banks and insurers confident they could detect a cybersecurity breach
Banks and insurers enjoy a significantly higher level of trust from consumers in the cybersecurity of their systems (83%) than…
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies are Exempt from UAE’s Virtual Currencies Ban
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has clarified its policy regarding the use of bitcoin and all other…