Dubai boosts fintech and blockchain leadership through insurance innovation
The Dubai fintech and blockchain hub is expanding through a new insurance-focused digital asset initiative. Dubai Insurance has launched the…
ADGM opens consultation on proposed crypto mining rules
The ADGM crypto mining guidance 2026 has been issued by Abu Dhabi Global Market as part of its digital asset…
NowPay expands into Saudi Arabia through NowAccess joint venture
Fintech Saudi Arabia sees growth as NowPay and NowAccess expand services in the market, offering digital salary access and financial…
Wio Bank partners with Pine Labs to upgrade merchant acquiring systems
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: (BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire) Pine Labs, a global fintech platform transforming how businesses accept and manage payments, today…
Snowflake AI Data Cloud launches in UAE through AWS
Snowflake’s AI-enabled Data Cloud expands in the UAE with support from FintechDubai and Amazon Web Services, aiming to help businesses…
Deloitte expands Saudi Arabia cloud center of excellence
Deloitte expands its Cloud Centre of Excellence in Saudi Arabia to help organizations accelerate cloud adoption and develop local talent.…
Kaspersky partners with Codebase to strengthen digital banking security
Kaspersky warns that insecure codebases continue to pose digital banking security risks for financial apps and services. The cybersecurity firm…
NEO PAY and Wio Bank Launch PoS Lending Solution for UAE SMEs
NEO PAY, a UAE-based payment solutions provider, has partnered with Wio Bank PJSC to introduce a Point-of-Sale (PoS) lending solution…
Ignyte Holds Demo Day for Web3 Startups in Dubai
Ignyte, a regional digital startup ecosystem, has concluded a series of programmes with a Demo Day held at the Museum…
WRISE Partners with Continental Group to Expand in UAE
WRISE Group, a Singapore-based independent wealth management firm, has formed a strategic alliance with The Continental Group, one of the…
E-Invoicing Summit 2026 to Discuss Digital Tax in the Middle East
The Middle East is entering a new phase of digital tax transformation. This is being driven by mandatory e-invoicing, digital…
Asian Financial Forum 2026 Returns to Hong Kong as Markets Reset
As the first major milestone of the global financial calendar, the 19th Asian Financial Forum AFF returns to Hong Kong…
Saudi Arabia Sees Rising Shift from Cash to Digital Payments
Digital payments are increasingly shaping how people pay in Saudi Arabia, with more consumers opting for faster, more secure methods.…
Fimple raises $10m to accelerate GCC expansion
Fimple, a core banking technology provider, has raised $10m in a follow-on investment round to accelerate its international expansion, with…
Revolut sets sights on Peru in ongoing Latin American expansion
UK challenger Revolut has applied for a full banking licence in Peru as the company continues its Latin American expansion…
UST bolsters global expansion with Tailwind acquisition
US-based AI and technology transformation solutions company UST has acquired Texas-headquartered fintech Tailwind Business Ventures for an undisclosed amount. Established…
NYSE announces new tokenised securities platform with 24/7 trading
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has announced it has developed a new platform for trading tokenised securities. The blockchain-based…
Former Barclays and Credit Suisse exec Brad Novak joins Rathbones as new CTO
Former Barclays and Credit Suisse exec Brad Novak has joined UK-based wealth and asset management firm Rathbones as the company’s…
UBS receives conditional approval from OCC for US national bank charter
UBS has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on its application for a…
Harvard FCU and Citizens State Bank adopt Alkami’s Mantl for enhanced account opening
US fintech Alkami has secured two new clients, Harvard Federal Credit Union (Harvard FCU) and Citizens State Bank, for its…