Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the region, has completed the third phase of its international core banking system …
Mashreq taps Microsoft Cloud to scale productivity
Mashreq Bank announced their migration to the intelligent Microsoft Cloud to scale productivity and boost collaboration. The bank will now …
How Saudi insurance firm Najm is leveraging technology to fight fraud
Deputy editor Giorgia Guantario sat down with Dr Mohammad Alsuliman, CEO of Najm for Insurance Services to understand how the …
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to go cashless with Tappit
Tappit, the global payment ecosystem for events, sports stadia and venues, has announced a new partnership with Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.
Finastra Universe comes to Middle East for fifth year
Finastra Universe, Finastra’s regional flagship event for financial services, is back in Dubai.
Saudi’s SADAD turns to Oracle to bolster payment services
Saudi Payment’s SADAD, the national electronic bill presentment and payment service provider for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has chosen Oracle solutions to implement a robust payment security system, develop digital economy ready services and drive cost efficiencies.
Noor Bank, Smart Dubai explore latest innovations in banking
UAE-based Shariah-compliant bank Noor Bank has highlighted how the latest technological innovations are impacting the banking and finance sectors.
Dubai Chamber, First Abu Dhabi Bank partner to accelerate digital trade
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), which will align the efforts of the two entities to digitise, facilitate and simplify trade processes in the UAE.
Airtel Africa inks new deal to accelerate mobile financial services
Airtel Africa and Ecobank Transnational Incorporated have signed a partnership which will allows millions of Airtel Money and Ecobank customers across Africa to improve their access to mobile financial services.
Invenio implements new VAT system in Bahrain
Invenio Business Solutions announced the successful go-live of the new VAT system implementation for the National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) …
Dubai’s Emirates NBD introduces new voice banking services with Alexa
Emirates NBD customers in the UAE will soon be able to ask for any banking updates, listen to daily market briefings as well as track spending on their Amazon Alexa devices.
Abu Dhabi Global Market introduces new guidelines on digital assets
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has issued a set of guidelines for digital securities to support the development of digital assets under a comprehensive and progressive regulatory framework
Dubai’s fintech ecosystem poised to reshape the future of finance: report
Dubai has reportedly been recognised as the seventh FinTech location globally for economic potential, highlighting Dubai’s efforts to support and expedite sustainable economic growth.
Abu Dhabi Global Market to hit the road to find new global fintech talents
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has announced that FinTech Abu Dhabi’s global tour will be reaching even more cities ahead of the main event in Abu Dhabi in October 2019.