Kiwe secures final CBE approval to launch social-centric fintech platform
Kiwe, the home-grown fintech startup designed around how people use money today, has received final approval from the Central Bank…
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Gulf Bank renews its strategic collaboration with Mastercard
Sami Mahfouz: Our priority is to deliver seamless, secure, and innovative banking experiences that simplify our customers’ everyday lives Dimitrios…
UAE bans banks from using WhatsApp for customer services
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has banned all banks and financial institutions from using platforms such as…
KPMG report highlights eight critical cybersecurity priorities shaping 2026
The cyber-attack surface continues to expand, fueled by rapid technological change, the rise of non‑human threat actors, geopolitical shifts, and…
The Family Office launches Wealth Mermaid, a pioneering AI wealth assistant
The Family Office has unveiled “Wealth Mermaid,” a pioneering AI-powered assistant fully integrated into its Client App, marking a significant…
United Arab Bank Accelerates Digital Evolution with New Corporate Banking Suite
United Arab Bank P.J.S.C., one of the UAE’s established home-grown financial institutions, today announced a strategic transformation of its Corporate…
Egypt promotes fintech, investment opportunities during IMF/WBG Spring Meetings
Egypt’s Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade held meetings with leaders from several international financial organizations to promote expansion opportunities…
Africa’s corporate banking push hits integration headaches
Egypt’s Commercial International Bank has made notable progress in developing digital infrastructure. The bank recently rolled out a mobile banking…
UAE strengthens its AI media ecosystem as Galaxy Corporation launches operations in the country
Galaxy Corporation, a Seoul-based AI-driven entertainment technology company, has established a UAE office as part of its global expansion, signalling…
AI-led compliance demand rises in MENA as azakaw named IDC innovator
azakaw has been named an IDC Innovator in the IDC Innovators: Middle East Regulatory Technology Providers, 2026 report by International…
Saudi Arabia issues first Major Payment Institution licence to Lean Technologies
The Saudi Central Bank has issued its first Major Payment Institution licence for open banking services to Lean Technologies. …
Egypt explores expanding SAP investments, digital skills programmes
Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Raafat Hindy, met on Sunday with Augusta Spinelli, Regional President for Europe, the…