Starting off as a service for users in the US, funds can be received into billions of bank accounts around the world or in cash at half a million global retail agent locations from the world’s largest metro areas to remote villages.
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UAE CIOs rank cloud as a top investment priority
With 85 percent of UAE CIOs ranking cloud as their top investment priority to 2020, managing multiple clouds will be the foundation for business success, industry experts revealed recently.0 3537
CBB launches regulatory sandbox for fintech startups
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has announced new regulations to create a regulatory sandbox that will allow startups and …
Qualcomm announces multiple additions to audio portfolio
Each of the platforms is individually tailored to support new market demands, with one designed to offer significantly higher processing performance, another that supports flash-programmable memory flexibility at fixed-function ROM price points, and a third solution that supports the development of wired USB-C audio devices designed to deliver superior audio quality.
Uber CEO to take indefinite leave of absence
The company will instead be run by a management committee, as it tries to navigate a wave of scandals. Upon Kalanick’s return, Uber will strip him of some duties and appoint an independent chair to limit his influence, according to an advance copy of a report prepared for the board.
Emirates eyes AR goggles to enhance customer experience
The Gulf carrier is studying ways to equip staff with smart glasses that display a passenger’s name and travel habits, allowing more personalised service.
BlackBerry, VoxSmart team up for MiFID II compliance
BlackBerry and VoxSmart have partnered to help financial services firms comply on time with the European Union’s Markets in Financial …
CommScope forms ‘Multi-Tenant Data Centre Alliance’
CommScope has announced a Multi-Tenant Data Center (MTDC) Alliance as part of the PartnerPRO Network.
MBRF and Beehive sign SME startup lending MoU
The Mohammed bin Rashid Fund (MBRF) the financial arm of government agency Dubai SME, and peer-to-peer lending platform Beehive have …
Sennheiser, 3CX announce partnership & product compatibility
Sennheiser, a provider of premium headset and speakerphone solutions, has announced a partnership and product compatibility with 3CX, a developer of the next-generation software-based Unified Communications Solution.
GE holds communications best practices workshop
General Electric (GE) has organised a workshop on the company’s communications best practices for members of the Dubai Public Diplomacy …