The GCC is set for a surge in the use of FinTech apps during the COVID-19 global health crisis as contactless payments in the MEA region increase by 70 percent, according to the latest figures by Mastercard.
Mastercard, Hub71 team up to accelerate fintech startups in the UAE
Mastercard has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hub71 – a tech ecosystem based in Abu Dhabi Global Market Square that incubates global fintech startups and technology companies.
Fintech SURGE.virtual: webinar series to explore the future of Fintech amid market shifts
Fintech Surge, Dubai World Trade Centre’s new exhibition, conference and meeting point for the Fintech community is providing an all-new online platform to keep the Fintech community connected and engaged.
PayBy launches mobile payment services in the UAE
As the world is battling the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers and businesses are increasingly looking for payment solutions that are convenient, …
UAE leads $2.5 billion MENA fintech market: experts
The UAE is leading the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)’s fintech market reaching a record-high of $2.5 billion by 2022.
Why Visa is investing in Fintech
As Visa acquires Fintech company Plaid for $5.3B, Deputy Editor Giorgia Guantario takes a look at the state of Fintech …
UAE investors favoured US tech stocks in 2019: Saxo Bank
FinTech-focused multi-asset trading and investment firm Saxo Bank has revealed that US tech firms were the most traded among its UAE-based clients in 2019.
Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 launches region’s first Microsoft Reactor Program
Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s tech ecosystem, has launched the region’s first Microsoft Reactor programme as it further expands its ecosystem.
Finastra Universe comes to Middle East for fifth year
Finastra Universe, Finastra’s regional flagship event for financial services, is back in Dubai.
Saudi’s SADAD turns to Oracle to bolster payment services
Saudi Payment’s SADAD, the national electronic bill presentment and payment service provider for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has chosen Oracle solutions to implement a robust payment security system, develop digital economy ready services and drive cost efficiencies.