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?
Booming fintech industry takes spotlight in Dubai
Over than 400 leaders in the industry of fintech have gathered in Dubai to discuss the latest innovations and the future of fintech for the global and regional markets.
UAE tops Arab countries in Islamic fintech report
The UAE has ranked third in an analysis of Islamic Fintech start-ups, according to a survey issued today by Bloomberg Intelligence.