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UAE’s First Digital Business Bank Unveiled
Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the region, announced that it has created E20., the UAE’s first digital business bank for entrepreneurs and SME businesses. E20. will enable start-ups, sole proprietors, freelancers, gig economy workers, fintechs and insurtechs and
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Bahrain and UAE Leads Middle East’s Fintech Scene, Study Finds
In the Middle East, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have emerged as fintech leaders, thanks to the supportive ecosystems these have managed to develop for fintech development. At the same time, their leadership positions are not guaranteed going
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Regional Bank Launches a Supply Chain and Trade Finance Online Tool
Emirates NBD, one of the leading banks in the region, has launched smartTRADE, a new portal catering to supply chain and trade finance customers, as part of the bank’s smartBUSINESS channel. The enhancement is part of Emirates NBD’s ongoing AED
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Flat6Labs Bahrain Holds Third Startup Demo Day
Flat6Labs Bahrain hosted its Third Demo Day at The Ritz Carlton Bahrain, where 6 startups from its third cycle showcased their businesses in front of an audience consisting of VIPs, investors, high-net worth individuals, ecosystem partners and other prominent officials.
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Abu Dhabi Launches Health Blockchain-Based System
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched the first blockchain-based system to save and share assessment information of health professionals, including doctors, pharmacists and technicians, with local licensing health authorities. The smart system, which will cover healthcare workers
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One of the Hottest Swiss Fintech Expands to Middle East
Instimatch Global, the leading digital network for institutional money market trading, has appointed international entrepreneur Hassan Al-Lawati as Chief Relationship Officer to lead its expansion in the Middle East. Al-Lawati brings extensive global experience along with regional knowledge and relationships,
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Dubai Has Now Over 100 Fintech Companies Registered
With a three-fold growth since end of 2018, the Centre’s enabling environment continues to support the development of the FinTech industry, attracting major global players from across markets and technologies. Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) marks a significant milestone today having
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Emirates NBD to Launch Voice Banking Through Amazon Alexa
Emirates NBD customers in the UAE will soon be able to get banking updates, track spends as well as listen to daily market briefings on their Amazon Alexa devices. Using the Emirates NBD skill for Amazon Alexa, customers will be
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Abu Dhabi Awards Bank Status to the Worlds’ First Licensed Digital Trade Bank
Anglo-Gulf Trade Bank (AGTB), a global pioneer in digital transaction banking, has received a full digital banking license and Category 1 status from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This latest chapter in AGTB’s
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Meet the 31 Startups Participating in the DIFC FinTech Hive’s 2019 Accelerator Programme
DIFC FinTech Hive, announced the commencement of the 2019 edition of its accelerator programme. The third edition of the programme launched by the region’s first financial technology accelerator received an overwhelming response of over 425 applications from across the world,
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