How will the growth in the number of finance focused startups in the region cement the Middle East’s position as a fintech hub in years to come?
UAE-based finance firm strengthens digital services
Al Hail ORIX Finance has formed a strategic partnership with UAE-based fintech payments company Monami Tech to deploy Monami Tech’s technology for SAMA’s business and consumer lending project.
GCC trio in talks to drive regional fintech industry
Saudi Arabia is reportedly in talks with UAE and Bahrain to establish a coordinated approach to the regulation and nurturing of fintech startups in the region.
Saudi Arabia approves fintech licences
Saudi Arabia’s securities regulator has approved its first two financial technology licenses on Tuesday, according to Retuers. The movSaudi 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.
Dubai forum to spotlight the future of banking
The forum will also examine why sustainable finance is the future, and shed light on the region’s strong affinity towards sustainable banking.
Dubai ideally positioned to serve as ‘beating heart’ of regional FinTech hub
The report, titled “The Case for an Innovation Hub to Facilitate MEASA Financial Inclusion”, reveals how Dubai is strategically positioned to facilitate development of digitally enabled financial solutions for the region.
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.