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Eazypay Partners With Visa Direct

Bahrain based EazyPay, a financial institute specialized in Point-of-Sale (POS) and online payment gateway acquiring services, has joined forces with Visa, to enable Visa Direct for EazyPay’s customer base. This first-of-its-kind collaboration in Bahrain marks the initial deployment of Visa

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ADGM and Etihad Airways Form Collaboration

Abu Dhabi Global Market announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Etihad Aviation Group, aiming to spearhead initiatives that build on ADGM’s value proposition and further strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a preferred destination for regional and global

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Qatar Fund of Fund to Invest 1 Billion USD into Venture Capital Funds

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) is set to launch Qatar’s first venture capital (VC) Fund of Funds, a strategic investment program to foster innovation in Qatar. The Fund of Funds program will invest more than USD 1 billion in international and

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Industry Experts Highlight Opportunities and Challenges of Gen AI in Finance

In the financial services industry, generative artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to usher in a myriad of opportunities, promising enhanced job productivity, improved efficiencies and hyper-personalization. But despite these prospects, the technology is also expected to introduce a number of

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DIFC Plans 20 Days of Finance Events

Dubai International Financial Centre announced an series of finance events and activities spanning 20 days, in celebration of the Centre’s 20th Anniversary. From 29 April to 29 May, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a diverse range of

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Fintech Surges in MENA Though Talent and Capital Gaps Persist

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is experiencing significant growth in its fintech sector, with several cities located in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations in particular emerging as globally recognized fintech hubs. But in order to sustain this

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Qatar Will Launch Instant Payments in March

Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has called on the local banks to adjust their status as part of its preparations to launch the instant payment service (Fawran) in March 2024. The service is within the QCB‘s pioneering and innovative initiatives in

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UAE’s E-Invoicing Model: A Blueprint for the Region?

More than 100 experts from 24 countries gathered in Dubai on February 13 and 14, 2024, for the second edition of the E-Invoicing Exchange Summit. Amid the recent and forthcoming introductions of E-Invoicing in the MENA region, the timing of

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Personetics Co-founder David Sosna Steps Down as CEO, Udi Ziv Named Successor

Personetics, a global provider of data-driven personalisation solutions, announced that it has named Udi Ziv as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ziv, who brings a wealth of experience from previous leadership roles, including at SAP, NICE, and Earnix, will replace

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Navigating the Financial Frontier: A Deep Dive into Financial IT Services and Support

Today’s rapidly evolving economic environment demands that technology play an ever-increasing role in supporting seamless transactions, mitigating risks and improving overall efficiency. In an era marked by digital transformation, over 65% of the population in the United States have adopted

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