Retail Banking

FinTech

Dubai’s Mashreq Bank scores a regional first with new API portal for businesses

October 18, 2021

The UAE based Mashreq Bank has launched an active Application Programming Interface (API) developer portal, allowing developers to consume Mashreq’s…

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FinTech

Mashreq Bank signs partnership with Visa to support e-payments, digital solutions

October 18, 2021

Mashreq Bank Egypt has announced a strategic long-term partnership with Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments technology to support…

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Awards and Recognition

QIB Wins “Best Retail Bank Qatar” Award

October 11, 2021

Qatar Islamic Bank  has received the “Best Retail Bank in Qatar” award at the 12th Annual Retail Banker Trailblazer Awards…

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Retail Banking

Creative digital, technological solutions presented at QDB hackathon

October 8, 2021

Qatar Development Bank’s (QDB) most inclusive hackathon to date successfully concluded recently with a major turnout, attracting more than 300 applications…

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Comment & Analysis

Qatar’s large state footprint in economy helps local banks navigate stress with minimal impact: S&P

October 8, 2021

Qatar’s large state footprint in the economy helped local banks navigate (pandemic-induced) stress with a minimal impact, with further positive…

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Comment & Analysis

GCC banks begin post pandemic recovery: S&P

October 7, 2021

GCC banks have begun their recovery from the unprecedented shock from COVID-19 pandemic, according to rating agency Standard & Poor’s.…

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Comment & Analysis

Technology is seen as enabler for cash management innovations: Seetharaman

October 7, 2021

Technology can be an enabler for cash management innovations and wider transaction banking, said Doha Bank CEO Dr R Seetharaman…

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FinTech

QNB, Ripple partner to enhance cross-border payments

October 6, 2021

QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, unveiled its global strategy for cross-border payments with the…

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New Investment Products & Services

Ithmaar Bank opens new branch in Seef Mall with integrated, cutting-edge digital services

October 6, 2021

Ithmaar Bank has  inaugurated its new Main Branch in Seef Mall, Seef District.   The new Main Branch was inaugurated…

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Regulation, Risk & Compliance

Shareholders approve merger of Qatari lenders Masraf Al Rayan, Al Khalij

October 6, 2021

Qatari lender Masraf Al Rayan’s shareholders have approved the proposed merger with Al Khalij Commercial Bank in a move that…

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Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments

Emirates NBD set to expand its presence in India with an approval for two new branches

October 5, 2021

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East North Africa and Turkey) region, has announced plans for…

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FinTech

Jordan Kuwait Bank to launch region’s first contactless biometric cards using Thales tech

October 1, 2021

French technology company Thales will supply Jordan Kuwait Bank with contactless biometric Europay, MasterCard and Visa (EMV) bank cards allowing…

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