Two UAE banks, Emirates NBD and First Abu Dhabi Bank, have topped an index tracking the use of responsible artificial intelligence, receiving recognition for their role in narrowing the gap in adoption between the banking and finance sector in the Middle East and Africa and global peers. The lenders were ranked first and third, respectively, by […]
Abu Dhabi, UAE – SlashData, a leading UAE-based govtech company, has announced a strategic partnership with Qatar Insurance (QIC) to advance digital insurance services through the adoption of Wtheeq, its platform for policy issuance and data verification. The partnership reflects a broader shift in the insurance industry, where insurers are investing in digital ecosystems that enable […]
Dubai, UAE – Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has announced the launch of its Off-Plan Home Loan proposition, a strategic expansion of its mortgage offering for prospective homeowners in the country, designed to meet the growing demand for off-plan financing. The new Off-Plan Home Loan solution, available to UAE residents, introduces a […]
Every founder building in the Gulf eventually hits the same wall. A prospective enterprise customer sends a security questionnaire. An investor asks about the company’s security posture during due diligence. A regulator expects evidence of controls the company has not yet built. The expectation is enterprise-grade. The company is twenty people. And a full-time Chief […]
Muscat, Oman: Liva Group announces the appointment of Mohamed Al Tooblani as Chief Executive Officer of Liva Insurance KSA, effective immediately. The appointment follows a successful period as Acting CEO and CFO, during which Mr Al Tooblani established a strong foundation for the business. The appointment reflects the Group’s continued focus on strengthening executive leadership […]
Dubai, UAE: Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd (Allied World), a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions, today announced the opening of a new regional office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This local presence will allow Allied World to offer its insurance expertise directly to clients across the Middle East. “Establishing a regional office […]
Abu Dhabi/Jordan: Jordan’s capital market institutions, in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Group (ADX), officially launched the electronic link between the two markets through the “Tabadul” platform during an official ceremony held at the InterContinental Hotel in Amman. The event was attended by H.E. Ghannam Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the ADX; Abdullah Salem Al Nuaimi, Group […]
The UAE gets its first dedicated stock discovery platform. UAE Stock Talks has officially launched with the aim of simplifying how investors, traders, and market followers discover, analyze, and track UAE-listed companies and capital markets. Positioned as the UAE’s first dedicated stock discovery platform focused entirely on UAE-listed equities, the platform centralizes market data, earnings […]
Muscat: Further strengthening its role in advancing Oman’s evolving financial landscape through collaborations that support innovation and digital transformation, Sohar International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Friendi Pay, under which Sohar International has been appointed as the Official Banking Partner for Friendi Pay. The signing ceremony took place at Sohar International Waterfront headquarters […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Mawarid Finance and Fimple have officially entered into a strategic agreement to deliver Banking as a Service (BaaS) capabilities through a modern, composable banking platform, marking a significant step forward in the region’s digital banking evolution. The announcement was made during the Mawarid Fintech Summit 2026, reinforcing both organizations’ shared commitment to […]