The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently issued new comments on cryptocurrencies and distributed ledger tech (DLT).
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 2952
Visa to foster payments innovation in MENA
Visa has announced that its Everywhere Initiative, an programme designed to encourage the development of the ‘next big thing’ in payments, will expand into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Omnia Pay, Mashreq enhance customer checkout at Home Centre
Omnia Pay, in partnership with Mashreq Bank, has successfully integrated its mobile point of sale solution (mPOS), POS Plus, and all-in-one payment devices into the checkout process of Home Centre.
EastNets adopts AI tech to minimise financial fraud
EastNets, a provider of global compliance, risk and payments solutions, has integrated artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities across its family of solutions.
Emirates Islamic to integrate blockchain tech into cheques
Emirates Islamic has announced that it will introduce blockchain technology into its cheques as a fraud prevention measure.
Compliance executives to increase investments in RegTech
A study revealed that a large majority of financial compliance professionals aim to increase their investments in RegTech in the next three to five years.
‘International regulations’ crucial to protect Smart Cities
InfoWatch Group president urged global leaders and private sector heavyweights must work together to create international regulations which protect the future of smart cities.
Emirates Islamic connects with millennial customers
Emirates Islamic has announced a renewed strategic focus on social and digital platforms to engage with customers and enhance customer experience.
KPMG: Blockchain tech to improve efficiency in finance sector
Blockchain technologies can create compelling efficiencies and meaningfully reduce reconciliations and errors, according to Eamonn Maguire, the global lead for KPMG’s blockchain practice.
Payment experts: Digital payments to boost GCC e-commerce
Tahawul Tech spoke with regional experts on the evolving e-payment space in the GCC and its impact on the expanding e-commerce sector.