Fintech

Abu Dhabi school receives Dh1 million donation to promote students’ tech and critical thinking skills

The American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) has received a generous private-sector donation of…

Ex-Google exec said to raise at least $1bn for Middle East tech fund

STV, a venture capital firm started by ex-Google executive Abdulrahman Tarabzouni, is looking to raise at…

Bahrain’s Investcorp sees India’s digital economy unlocking $1trn valuation by 2025

Investcorp, the Bahrain-based global alternative investment major, has predicted India to be the world’s fastest-growing…

The Middle East, Africa edtech market to reach $7bln by 2027

The Middle East and Africa’s education technology (edtech) market is expected to reach 26 billion…

More than 96% of UAE corporate clients use digital payments

The Corporate and Institutional Banking division of Emirates NBD has reported an increased preference for…

STV eyes $1 billion for second Middle East tech fund

STV, the venture capital arm of Saudi Telecom founded by ex-Google executive Abdulrahman Tarabzouni, is looking…

UAE banks need to focus on ‘smart transformation’

Financial Institutions that are setting a course of recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic will need…

Forget credit and debit cards – you can now make payments with your face

VisionLabs, a Netherlands-based biometrics technology company, unveiled a payment device that allows consumers to pay…

Governments and central banks have a crucial role to play in digital finance innovations

Digital finance innovations, such as cryptocurrencies and central bank-backed digital currencies, can boost financial inclusion…

Commercial Bank of Dubai launches a strategic partnership with Infinios

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) and Bahrain-based fintech Infinios Financial Services B.S.C.(c) (Infinios) announced a…