Blockchain technology can transform the Dubai real estate market and the wider economy by bringing in a new level of transparency to attract global players, said international investment and advisory specialists Cryptech.
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 3799
Dubai DED, Emirates Islamic Bank boost support for e-Traders
Dubai DED’s Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector has signed an agreement with Emirates Islamic to support holders of the e-Trader licences.
Saudi Arabia Ministry of Finance, SAMA activate electronic transactions
The Ministry of Finance and the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) signed an agreement to activate e-transactions between them.
New mobile-based payment app launches in Saudi Arabia
Visa has partnered with mada to bring mada Pay, the first mobile payment solution that supports contactless (NFC) transactions in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia issues first-ever fintech licences in the Kingdom
The move, according to the report, is part of a drive to develop a fintech sector in the Arab world’s biggest economy under reforms designed to reduce reliance on oil.
Accelerating creative minds: FinTech Hive receives huge response this year
FinTech Hive has received an overwhelming response of over 300 applications that were created from all around the world – triple the number of applications received in 2017.
Abu Dhabi incubator revamps programme for Emirati tech entrepreneurs
startAD, the innovation and entrepreneurship platform anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi, has partnered with Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development for the first time to present an updated version of Ibtikari (My Innovation).
Dubai promotes fintech innovation with new partnership
DIFC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Finance Innovation, France’s official innovation cluster for the financial industry.
startAD opens applications for AI-focused sprint accelerator programme
startAD, the innovation and entrepreneurship platform anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi, has opened applications for its inaugural Artificial Intelligence (AI) Venture Launchpad.
Dubai DED strengthens support to e-Traders
The Business Regustration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, has signed two separate agreements …