As wearable payment solutions gain popularity in the UAE, Emirates NBD has announced its support of Fitbit Pay and Garmin Pay, making it the first bank in the Middle East to offer this service.
Education, Government
Preparing young Emiratis in AI is vital for UAE’s future, says minister
Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, member of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation and deputy managing Director, has revealed a new initiative that aims to equip the next generation of Emiratis with leadership skills.0 3900
Abu Dhabi-based Islamic bank completes data warehouse project
Al Hilal Bank has announced the completion of its Data Transformation Programme, as part of the its strategy to enable digital evolution throughout its entire chain of operations.
UAE-based bank transforms workplace with Microsoft
Mashreq Bank has concluded the latest phase of its digital transformation initiative, in which it adopted Microsoft’s modern workplace solutions, to further engage customers, empower employees, optimise operations and reinvent products and services.
UAE residents trust tech companies more than banks: study
A majority of UAE residents are willing to get banking services from an established technology company, according to a recent study.
Emirates NBD challenges UAE’s brightest young minds
Over 250 developers and tech enthusiasts from the Google Developers Group (GDG) and coding communities in the UAE and MENA region took part in an exciting 18-hour Codeathon, organised by Emirates NBD.
Kuwait throws hat into regional fintech ring
Kuwait’s central bank has issued regulatory guidelines for companies wishing to experiment with new financial technology products and services.
Abu Dhabi-based bank conducts world’s first blockchain sukuk transaction
Al Hilal Bank is the first Islamic bank in the world to leverage Blockchain technology for the resale and settlement of an Islamic Sukuk.
Why the banking sector needs to focus on cyber resilience
With the increasing number and frequency of sophisticated attacks on the banking sector in the region, the need to develop a comprehensive cybersecurity programme is now more pertinent than ever.
First Abu Dhabi Bank rolls out AI-powered analytics portal
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has launched a new portal powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools to deliver advanced analytics to merchants.
Dubai bank warns residents of VAT phishing email
Dubai’s Emirates NBD has warned customers to beware of a new phishing email scam which claims to offer VAT refunds.