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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