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Qatar committed to combating climate change, investing in green techs

“Qatar is committed to fighting climate change, having made several pledges to lower our carbon footprint through renewable solar energy and green investments,”

Iris ID Makes Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies

The Inc. 5000 ranking is the second major commendation that Iris ID has received in the past few months.

Qatar Fintech Hub to run 'virtual pitch' days to select participants for its 12-week course

The participating Fintechs will get the opportunity to collaborate with over 16 local financial institutions

Commercial Bank launches CB Instant Account opening through mobile

A Commercial Bank staff member will assist in providing the customer with cards and cheque books as part of the welcome experience.

Why banking on GCC e-wallets is an easy money decision

It will permit payment via e-wallet platforms from Samsung, Google and Apple.

Profile: Half-Year Review in Distinctions

Profile Software was included in the 100 “Most Innovative Company 2020” by WealthTech100, which showcases the world’s most innovative WealthTech companies in the key highlights for the year.

HashCash Partners with UAE Bank to Help with Blockchain Digital Identity

HashCash Consultants is helping a UAE based global bank to integrate blockchain-based digital identity verification processes, to streamline the essential banking operations for the management as well as the customers.

Ahlibank, Visa in exclusive partnership to foster payments innovation in Qatar

“This strategic agreement with Visa comes as part of our relentless efforts to deliver the latest and most innovative payment solutions to our customers."

Dubai’s DIFC FinTech Hive accelerator programme attracts record entrants

Fourth cohort attracts 620 fintech startups from all over the world

Recognising The Importance Of Open Banking And The Role Of FinTech In The UAE

Wai-Lum Kwok, Senior Executive Director at the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), shares his vision as a regulator for an open and collaborative ecosystem.

CIH Bank automates corporate banking services with Finastra

Moroccan bank goes live with Fusion Trade Innovation and Fusion Corporate Channels to provide corporate customers with access to services online

Digital transformation through collaboration

Strategic efforts are also being made by the governments of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia to attract fintech companies and encourage collaboration in financial services.

Saudi Arabia's Elm to buy Tabadul from Public Investment Fund

The move will create a 'one stop shop' catering to the logistics sector

Launching a new and Fully Customisable Digital Banking app in Bahrain

Al-Salam Bank’s new app provides an intuitive and bespoke user experience, granting customers complete control over their accounts through a fully customisable dashboard that brings a personalized banking experience to the user’s fingertips.

Israeli AI tech to assist Japan’s largest bank uncover promising Asian startups

The joint $80 million venture between MUFG Bank and Liquidity Capital will target health care, education and e-commerce startups, screening companies' bank accounts, accounting data, and other information with AI

Digital Media Company BMG Releases Business Chief EMEA August ’20

Bizclik Media Group announces the release of Business Chief EMEA August 2020 edition, with UiPath as its cover feature

Startupbootcamp Continues to Support the Middle East and Africa Tech Ecosystem

Startupbootcamp FinTech Dubai was launched in 2018 in partnership with DIFC, VISA, Mashreq and HSBC and to date has successfully graduated 20 FinTech start-ups in the fields of payments, lending and Islamic digital banking.

New AI-based mobile app "Wai-Eye" to assist schools in COVID-19 compliance

Plug-and-play digital solution offers quick roll out and addresses health and safety check points

UAE foils 120,038 cyberattacks in July

CIRT also dealt with 181 cyber incidents, the report said

Bringing Shoppers a Contactless and Secure Payments Solution in the Middle East

Cost-effective and easily integrated into existing checkout systems with minimal downtime, PayBy supports retailers looking to grow revenue through contactless payments without capital-intensive infrastructure upgrades.