The Capital Markets Authority of Saudi Arabia recently granted Falcom Financial Service Co a Financial Technology Experimental Permit — or better…
Year: 2019
Mobile payments are on the rise in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the country’s young population is eager to…
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) and the United Arab Emirates Central Bank (UAECB) clarified in a joint statement that…
MEFTECH, the Banking & Financial Technology event in the MENA Region, returns to Riyadh from 24th to 25th February 2019…
Standard Chartered today announced the start of the second phase of its digital-only retail bank across Africa. In response to…
After banning the trading of cryptocurrencies, Saudi Arabia is now developing a blockchain-based digital currency in collaboration with the United…
International Data Corporation (IDC) is delighted to announce that His Excellency Wesam Lootah, CEO of Smart Dubai Government Establishment and…
The Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region will see annual spending on digital transformation (DX) initiatives cross the $20…
Between accelerators, the development of fully digital banks and government initiatives, the UAE is in the midst of an exciting time…
With the goal of empowering banks in the MENA region to lead the world in digital banking services, Almoayed Technologies,…
The unique environment for financial services in Africa is fertile ground for innovative FinTech players who are not only disrupting…
yallacompare, comparison site for financial products based in UAE and Dubai has recently announced the launch of their affordable life…
Since the launch of the Bitcoin network in 2009, cryptocurrencies have evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry. With around 12,000 exchange…
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (“DFSA”) announced the acceptance of seven new firms into its cohort process, which permits companies to apply…
Telenor Microfinance Bank, in partnership with Valyou Malaysia, has introduced Pakistan’s first blockchain-based cross-border remittance service using blockchain technology developed…
As part of its blockchain pilot program, Saudi Customs, with its IT partner, Tabadul, oversaw the integration of FASAH with…
The Security and Commodities Authority (SCA), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) financial regulator, will introduce regulations for initial coin offerings…