fintech

Sheikh Maktoum, Visa’s Oliver Jenkyn meet to advance innovation in fintech and digital financial services

This meeting underscores the UAE's commitment to collaborating with global fintech leaders to foster innovation 

Stablecoins: The future of payments or a looming threat?

In 2023, the global market capitalization of stablecoins exceeded $130 billion

Mastercard: Reshaping the financial landscape through AI and innovation

Company has notably teamed-up with major names like UAE Artificial Intelligence Office and FAB

CBUAE reports banks extend $22.1 billion in financial support to SMEs by mid-2024

SME loans made up 9.5 percent of 232.9 billion in financial facilities for commercial and industrial sectors as of June 

UAE pioneering future of financial services through AI innovation

UAE has emerged as a leading nation in the development of technology and AI-driven solutions

GCC venture capital funding grows 30 percent amid global slowdown: Report

In 2023, overall global venture capital funding declined to $248.4 billion, the lowest since 2017

ADGM Academy, Fintech Tuesdays partner to strengthen fintech innovation in UAE, MENA

Training programs will include content to support the fintech and digital community, driving upskilling and re-skilling

STC Bank becomes founding partner of Saudi Arabia’s 24 Fintech event

During its participation at 24 Fintech, STC Bank will showcase its offerings and services

ADFW 2024 set to begin on December 9, to host 50 events

Last year’s edition of ADFW hosted over 3,300 directors and executives from leading global financial firms

Behind the boom: Insights into the growth of the financial industry in MENA

The space is competitive and will breed significant innovation in the next few years

DIFC sees rapid expansion, adds 820 companies in H1 2024, AUM reaches $700 billion

Over 370 wealth and asset management firms, including more than 50 pure-play hedge funds, are now based in the Centre

Investopia Global Talks launch in Chennai to boost UAE-India partnerships in key sectors

The UAE and India are among the fastest growing economies, with the UAE’s non-oil GDP growing by 6.2 percent in 2023

UAE, Poland discuss collaboration in treasury, fintech, and renewable energy during first strategic financial dialogue

The dialogue seeks to boost bilateral trade and economic diversification initiatives

Saudi Arabia attracts $412 million in venture capital funding in H1 2024: Report

Kingdom accounts for 54 percent of the region's VC investments, a significant increase from its 38 percent share in 2023

UAE’s cryptocurrency sector projected to expand by 7.89 percent annually, reaching $395.80 million by 2028

Data showed that the average daily number of crypto traders in the region exceeded 500,000 in February

CBUAE issues Sandbox Conditions Regulation to boost innovation in financial services sector

The regulation will also help consolidate the financial sector's competitiveness and support the UAE's economic growth

Beyond payments: How Mastercard is fueling transformation and driving inclusion

Great strides have been made in advancing digital transformation and building a robust payment ecosystem across the region

The rise of the digital economy: Banks as architects of GCC’s financial future

Open banking and digital payments among technologies that drive transformation in the finance industry

Fintech’s future is in the palm of users’ hands — literally

How Astra Tech’s Palm Pay is revolutionizing contactless payment

UAE’s financial sector welcomes new Open Finance regulation

Open Finance is beneficial for both fintechs and their customers

Seamless Middle East 2024: Monty Finance ready to roll out MyMonty globally

In-store payments, self-service checkouts and eCommerce solutions to transform global payment sector

China’s Ant International seeks expansion in Saudi Arabia

Agreement to facilitate cross-border mobile payment and trade, empower Saudi businesses

UAE’s DIFC hosts 900 fintech firms, fuelling sector innovation and growth

Mohammad Alblooshi, chief executive officer of the Innovation Hub, DIFC, underlined the role of technologies in driving the expansion of the financial sector