Visa rolls out flexible payment solution in US and UAE with Affirm and Liv
The offering has been available in Asia for over a year with the launch of Olive Card in Japan.
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Zand Bank partners Alibaba Cloud and Ant Digital Technologies to drive GenAI adoption in UAE
The partnership seeks to “accelerate the applications of generative AI, blockchain and payment technology”.
Interview: Jason Cao on Huawei’s fintech frontier and digital transformation innovation
Cao details the best strategies for digital amid a “highly challenging time” for the global banking industry.
UAE-based Commercial Bank International to explore digital asset sustainability with Zumo
The collaboration follows CBI’s MoU with Abu Dhabi-based digital assets infrastructure platform Fuze in February.
Demystify Podcast: GITEX Global 2024 special
Hosts Dave and Dharmesh speak with four financial services leaders at this year’s GITEX Global event in Dubai.
Understanding Dubai’s technology-driven transformation
Dubai shows that having a compelling vision and purpose from the very top is key to transformation.
National Bank of Fujairah expands iGTB partnership to implement eMACH.ai Cloud on Microsoft Azure
iGTB debuted its new Microsoft Azure-managed digital transaction banking solution earlier this month.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Abhi, Emerge, Diesta, and Axyon AI
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Rakbank joins Magnati to launch new SME financing platform in UAE
Rakbank’s underwriting will be guided by real-time transaction data created by Magnati.
Zambian fintech Lupiya partners Network International for debit card programme
The fintech is leveraging Network’s “comprehensive suite of card payment processing solutions”.
Revolut reportedly applies for EMI licence with UAE central bank
Bloomberg reports that Revolut’s ambition is to eventually apply for a full banking licence in the UAE.
UAE challenger Ruya Bank partners Network International for digital payment capabilities
Ruya Bank entered the market this year with a suite of Shariah-compliant retail banking services.
Tarabut buys A2A payments platform Vyne
Tarabut says the move will enable it to bring “A2A payment capabilities to the Middle East”.
Dubai-based paytech Ziina raises $22m Series A ahead of ZiiCard launch
Ziina plans to expand its workforce with “additional hires from global tech giants and fintech innovators”.
BNPL fintech Tabby buys Saudi digital wallet start-up Tweeq
Following the acquisition, Tweeq will continue to operate as an independent entity.
UAE fintech Yuze bags $30m funding to propel expansion into new markets
Yuze offers a digital financial services platform built to help simplify financial management for SMEs.
National Bank of Fujairah digitises corporate banking operations with iGTB’s eMACH.ai
iGTB claims the deal marks the first deployment of the cloud-managed service in the region.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Rillet, Aveni, Mamo, Payflow, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
UAE’s myZoi launches financially inclusive digital wallet with “one-to-many” transfer capabilities
The digital wallet enables transfers to up to five people for the price of one.
Bux sells UK subsidiary Bux Financial Services Limited to UAE’s Asseta Holding
The company says the sale of BFS is a “subsequent step in the divestment strategy of Bux Holding”.
UAE’s Mashreq Bank appoints Tushar Vikram as new India head
Vikram previously served as Citibank India’s head of commercial banking for over nine years.
Save now, buy later start-up Compound to launch in MENA in Q4
Compound enables users to earn rewards when saving up for purchases.
Mashreq to roll out Flexcube core banking system across global operations
Flexcube will be implemented at Mashreq’s international hubs in Hong Kong, the US and the UK.
Revolut launches bond investing in partnership with UAE’s GTN
Bonds join Revolut’s investment offering of ETFs, and US and EEA shares.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Layer3, Sidekick, Elevate, Sahl, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Citi extends USD Clearing service to Middle East in partnership with Emirates NBD
Emirates NBD plans to extend the service to all its 853 branches across the world.
First Abu Dhabi Bank appoints two banking veterans to leadership team
Simon Thorn and Neil Barrable join the group as chief compliance officer and chief credit officer.
Al Etihad Payments prepares to launch new domestic card scheme in UAE this month
Network International is among the first acquirers to launch Jaywan with merchants in the UAE.
HSBC launches e-commerce payment solution Omni Collect in UAE in partnership with Geidea
Geidea has been selected to enhance the offering by integrating a merchant acquiring facility.
First Abu Dhabi Bank reportedly in discussions to acquire Yapi Kredi from Turkey’s Koc Group
Koc Group has held a stake in the Istanbul-based full-service bank since 2005.
Emirates NBD taps Pine Labs to enhance merchant acquiring services
Emirates NBD will implement Pine Labs’ Credit+ solution.
New UAE-based open banking start-up Thimsa launches in beta
Thimsa will initially launch its payments platform in beta in the UAE and Bahrain.
Al Etihad Payments partners Core42 to launch open finance across the UAE
The UAE central bank says it will be ready to offer open banking to “the majority of customers” this year.
Fortis Digital Solutions lands $20m Series A for push into MENA
The investment will be used to fuel Fortis’ planned expansion into the MENA region.
Digital asset neobank Keytom launches in the UAE
Keytom says it aims to help customers better manage their digital assets “in one convenient location”.
UAE’s GTN names former Saxo Bank exec Damian Bunce as new Middle East CEO
Bunce brings more than 30 years of experience in forex and online securities trading to his new role.
Hybrid digital challenger Ruya Bank readies for debut in UAE
The challenger’s offering combines both digital Islamic banking services and physical community centres.
UAE’s Zand Bank taps Infosys Finacle to bolster its corporate banking capabilities
Zand’s CEO claims the move will enable “seamless deployment of digital assets, AI, and blockchain technologies.”
First Abu Dhabi Bank partners Microsoft to develop new AI-powered banking capabilities
Banking-as-a-Service and Risk-as-a-Service have been cited as two “potential areas of collaboration”.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Theia Insights, Lettuce, StackOne, Synnax and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
