fintech

ADFW 2024: Fintech Abu Dhabi reaffirms city’s position as financial innovation hub

Experts examined the emergence of new unicorns in fintech despite challenges in the venture capital market

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