Dubai — Once labelled an emerging market, the MENA region has rapidly transformed into a thriving global Fintech hub. With …
BurjX secures FSRA License, launches trading platform with 100+ digital assets
Abu Dhabi — BurjX, the UAE-born digital asset trading platform, has officially secured its Financial Services Permission from the Financial …
Emirates, Crypto.com ink MoU to integrate Crypto.com Pay as payment option
Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Crypto.com to explore ways to integrate Crypto.com Pay within its payments …
NASDAQ listed DeFi Technologies expands into MENA with UAE office
Dubai — DeFi Technologies Inc., a financial technology company bridging traditional capital markets and decentralised finance (DeFi), has announced its …
MFTA launches Saudi Chapter, co-chaired by Mona Alsemayen and Sophie Guibaud
Riyadh — The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), one of the world’s leading fintech organizations, has officially launched its Saudi Chapter …
Qi Card powers digital leap beyond borders
Bahaa Abdul Hadi, Chairman of International Smart Card, shares how the journey of Iraq’s fintech pioneer transforms lives — from …
IHC, ADQ and FAB pioneer UAE Dirham-backed Stablecoin for digital economy
Abu Dhabi — IHC, ADQ, and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) have announced plans to launch a new stablecoin backed by …
MENA Fintech Association, International Smart Card to shape future of digital finance
The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) has welcomed International Smart Card (ISC), Iraq’s foremost provider of digital payments, fintech solutions, and …
MENA Fintech Association and D2A2 to accelerate digital asset innovation in MENA
Dubai – The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) announced a strategic collaboration with the Digital Asset and Decentralised Applications Association (D2A2) …
Plus500 expands UAE presence, launches mainland operations with newly secured SCA license
Global fintech leader reinforces commitment to the UAE, strengthening regional and international growth Dubai — Plus500, a leading global multi-asset …
Daleel expands into UAE with new platform targeting region’s $44b personal finance market
Award-winning financial platform’s UAE launch ceremony held at Visa’s CEMEA region Market Support Center in Dubai Dubai — Daleel, the Middle East’s personalized …
GBM and Mashreq partner to power core banking operations with Next-Gen IBM POWER 10 Processor
Collaboration reinforces Mashreq’s commitment to delivering enhanced banking experiences in the UAE Gulf Business Machines (GBM), an end-to-end leading digital …
Special Feature: Data Security in the Banking and Financial Sectors
By adopting a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, financial institutions can effectively protect their systems, safeguard sensitive customer data, and maintain their …
Islamic Coin raises $200M in record-breaking funding round
Shariah-compliant cryptocurrency Islamic Coin secures $200M investment, becoming one of the largest funding rounds in crypto history. Total funding has …