Fintech

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…

Woven Capital invests in planet-friendly urban innovations with the Climate Technology Sustainability Fund of 2150

Woven Capital, L.P., the investment arm of the Woven Planet Group, a Toyota subsidiary that…

Central bank, ADGM to cooperate on the growth of UAE Fintech sector

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) signed a…