fintech

Dubai ranks 5th globally for FinTech for the first time: Global Financial Center Index

Dubai was the only financial city in the region to rank in the top 15 for global competitiveness across multiple categories

RTA’s nol system upgrade: 40 percent complete, enhancing Dubai’s transport future

The new system allows account creation, linking nol cards to wallets, and QR code ticket purchases

Saudi Central Bank permits 4 fintech startups to operate under Regulatory Sandbox

This highlights SAMA’s ongoing commitment to advancing the Saudi fintech sector, promoting financial inclusion and innovation

STC Bank to launch full banking operations in Saudi Arabia: SAMA

STC Bank will provide several financial products and solutions that will contribute to elevating banking services

Saudi Arabia achieves record 178 venture capital deals in 2024, retains top rank in MENA region

E-commerce dominated with 33 percent of total funding with a value of $247 million

Google Pay set to launch in Saudi Arabia in 2025

Google Pay will offer users a secure and easy way to make purchases in stores, apps, and online

Timeless allies, evolving visions: The UK-UAE partnership for a transformative future

The relations between the two countries serve as a compelling example of how strategic collaboration can drive meaningful progress in trade, technology, and sustainability

The transformative success and promising future of ADFW

The 2024 edition welcomed delegates representing highly regarded asset managers with a collective AUM of over $42.5 trillion

Amnah Ajmal on leadership, technology, and driving change beyond finance

The Mastercard EEMEA executive shares her over two-decade journey of breaking barriers and redefining leadership

Empowering the unbanked: How digital wallets and fintech are shaping the future of finance

The role of digital wallets and banks in expanding access to financial services