A digital currencies wallet and trading platform which offers an additional cash deposit service has recently launched in the UAE.
Education, Government
Preparing young Emiratis in AI is vital for UAE’s future, says minister
Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, member of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation and deputy managing Director, has revealed a new initiative that aims to equip the next generation of Emiratis with leadership skills.0 3522
UAE-based retail giant snaps up mobile wallet app Beam
UAE-based retail and real estate giant Majid Al-Futtaim has announced its acquisition of mobile wallet portal Beam.
FinTech poised to reshape future financial markets: study
Investments in Gulf-based fintech startups are expected to reach $ 2 billion in the next decade, compared to a mere $ 150 million invested in the last 10 years, according to a new study by MENA Research Partners (MRP), a leading research company in the region.
Google mobile payment feature now available in UAE
Android phone users in the UAE can now make “secure and contactless” payments with Google Pay.
Bahrain calls on global experts to discuss blockchain innovations
Bahrain FinTech Bay has announced the Labour Fund “Tamkeen” as a Strategic Partner for its global blockchain conference, BlockOn 2018 – Redefining Finance, taking place on 22nd November 2018.
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange explores the crypto-asset phenomenon
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has released a thought paper on infrastructure for crypto and distributed ledger environment, and financial market infrastructures (FMIs).
Why the banking sector needs to focus on cyber resilience
With the increasing number and frequency of sophisticated attacks on the banking sector in the region, the need to develop a comprehensive cybersecurity programme is now more pertinent than ever.
Dubai’s FinTech Hive expands global reach with key partnerships
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has signed a series of landmark agreements between FinTech Hive at DIFC and global Fintech accelerators.
US-based Halal online investment firm eyes UAE market
Wahed Invest, a New York-based firm and the first fintech Islamic Economy startup has raised an additional $8 million this year from existing investors to accelerate development of a global savings solution and international expansion.
EU leaders push proposal for digital tax
European Union finance ministers are set to discuss a watered down proposal on an EU-wide digital tax, according to a report by Reuters.