Technology
Finastra reports Middle Eastern Banks set for AI-driven transformation
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Middle Eastern banking sector could significantly contribute to regional economic growth, potentially adding as much as...
AFS partners with Ternoa using Athar to pioneer crypto payments across...
Arab Financial Services (AFS) has partnered with Ternoa using Athar, a secure and cost-efficient PayFi network designed to onboard billions of retail customers into...
Banking & Finance
Al Ansari Exchange and Visa extend strategic partnership, accelerating the future...
Al Ansari Exchange, a subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services, announced the extension of its strategic partnership with Visa, a global leader in digital...
Al Ansari Exchange and ruya partner to offer free cash deposits...
Al Ansari Exchange, a subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services PJSC, and Ruya Islamic Community Bank or “ruya” announced that they have signed a...
Islamic Finance
DIFC completes on-time repayment of USD 700mn sukuk
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announced the full...
Opinion Pieces
Transforming Payments: Key Trends Shaping the MEA Financial Landscape
The MENA digital payments market presents a significant growth opportunity, with projections indicating a robust CAGR of 10.95% from 2025 to 2030, expanding from...
Wealth Management
Emirates NBD launches strategic initiative to empower next generation of Private...
Emirates NBD has launched its bespoke Next Generation programme, an exclusive initiative conceptualised and designed to cater to the needs of the next generation...
Editor's Pick
AFS and Al-Etihad Al-Dawli partners to advance Libyan payments
Arab Financial Services (AFS) is collaborating with Al-Etihad Al-Dawli Fintech Company (EDF) in Libya to elevate the nation's payment ecosystem.
Together, they aim to redefine...
Investments
Standard Chartered opens First ‘Priority Private’ Wealth Centre in the Middle...
Standard Chartered announced the launch of its first ‘Priority Private’ centre in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, dedicated to providing bespoke wealth management...
Interviews
Unique Partnership
Sriranga: Could you briefly introduce Zand Bank and your journey towards becoming the CEO of the bank?
Michael: Zand Bank is a unique player in...
Appointments
Invest Bank announces appointment of new Chief Technology Officer
Invest Bank announced the appointment of Narinder Auluck to the newly created position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO), marking a significant step in the...