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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
Read MoreADGM 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
Read MoreQatar 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
Read MoreIndustry 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
Read MoreDIFC 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
Read MoreFintech 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
Read MoreQatar 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
Read MoreUAE’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
Read MorePersonetics 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
Read MoreNavigating 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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