The Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, has announced developments in its FinTech ecosystem that further strengthen its position as Middle …
Mastercard lays out five-year roadmap for contactless payments
Mastercard has announced an initiative to create greater payment consistency by making “tap and go” standard in the next five years.
DIFC inks deal to develop tech for VC ecosystem
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) to facilitate exchange of information on the latest trends in the finance industry, with a focus on the FinTech field.
Oman moves one step closer to a cashless society
Oman is expanding its initiatives focused on financial technologies with the upcoming launch of the Sultanate’s first comprehensive e-payment platform.
Consortium created to protect fintech innovations
A consortium focused on improving cybersecurity of fintech companies has been created by the World Economic Forum.
Bahrain’s new fintech hub opens for business
Bahrain has officially launched its new fintech hub as it aims to become the Gulf region’s centre for financial technology.
Dubai users can now easily split bills via social media
Liv., the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD, has announced two new features within its mobile app, allowing customers to instantly split bills with friends and family, and tag their expenses according to personalised categories.
SEC cracks down on cryptocurrencies
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is cracking down on FinTech companies issuing initial coin offerings (ICOs), and has served …
AI, blockchain to disrupt insurance sector: experts
The remarks were made during the recently held Dubai World Insurance Congress (DWIC) under the theme “Emerging markets, emerging technologies, emerging customers”.
Cryptocurrencies are coming. Are you ready?
Cryptocurrencies are growing in popularity and many people believe they are the way of the future, but what exactly are they?