Tag "United Arab Emirates (UAE)"
Islamic Banks in the UAE Embrace Digital Innovation
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the financial sector, including Islamic banks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has swiftly adopted digital innovations including artificial intelligence (AI), e-learning and blockchain. These technologies are now playing a critical role in
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Top 7 UAE Investors Fueling the Fintech Revolution
Investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are actively backing promising tech startups in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), opening their wallets to innovative ventures and contributing to the region’s entrepreneurial growth. Between 2018 and H1 2023, a
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Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2023: What to Expect and Who to Meet
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Chairman of the Executive Council, the Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) is returning this year from November 27 to
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UAE Emerges as Crypto Powerhouse in MENA, Home to 1,800+ Industry Stakeholders
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is home to one of the largest cryptocurrency hubs in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), an expansive ecosystem which, as of March 2023, comprised more than 1,800 industry organizations encompassing crypto projects and
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2022 in Review: Key Fintech Initiatives and Developments in the UAE
Over the past years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a leading fintech hub in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region, a position it has secured thanks to its innovation-enabling regulatory environment, government support as well
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UAE Consumers Share Interest in Embedded Finance
Embedded finance is a booming trend that’s rising all over the world, a phenomenon that’s only expected to increase moving forward as consumer demand for financial services to be delivered at their point of need in an easy and quick
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The UAE’s Fast-Expanding Crypto, Blockchain Ecosystem Now Comprises 1400+ Stakeholders
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has one of the fastest-growing cryptocurrency ecosystems in the world, home today to over 1,400 industry stakeholders comprising startups, professional services firms, academia and government offices that employ more than 7,000 people, a new report
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UAE Government Officials Share Metaverse Ambitions
At the Dubai Metaverse Assembly event last month, top government officials from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) shared their ambitions for the country to become a metaverse pioneer and leader, revealing ongoing initiatives and aspirations moving forward. The Dubai Metaverse
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Digital Banking Adoption Soars in the UAE
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), rapid digital adoption brought about the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the continued interest in digital banking solutions, prompting mass adoption of neobanking services as a way to access funds, make transactions and manage personal
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Fintech Leads UAE Startup Funding
In H1 2022, fintech was the preferred industry for startup investors in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), accounting for 34% of total capital during the period and 22% of transactions, a new report by Magnitt and the Emirates Development Bank
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