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Commercial Bank of Dubai sets new benchmark as UAE’s first bank to fully activate open finance for customers

MEA Finance - December 23, 20250

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) has set a new benchmark for the UAE banking sector by becoming the first bank in the country to fully activate Open Finance into...

Comera Financial Holdings, part of Abu Dhabi’s Royal Group, and SC Ventures announce strategic collaboration to explore innovation in SME and beyond

MEA Finance - December 23, 20250

Comera Financial Holdings, part of Abu Dhabi’s Royal Group, and SC Ventures, signed an MoU announcing a strategic collaboration to jointly explore new opportunities...

Deem Finance and airpay announce strategic partnership to expand SME access to integrated, purpose-led lending solutions in the UAE

MEA Finance - December 22, 20250

Deem Finance LLC, a purpose-led financial services provider committed to enabling the progress of underserved segments in the UAE, today announced a strategic partnership...

Banking & Finance

FAB and Mastercard transform UAE business payments with mobile-first virtual corporate cards

MEA Finance - December 22, 20250

In a first for the EEMEA region, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Mastercard have officially launched Mastercard’s proprietary mobile-first virtual card number (VCN)...

Unlocking the SME Opportunity: Why Banks Must Act Decisively Now

MEA Finance - November 21, 2025 0

“Opportunities do not come with their values stamped on them.” Yet, in the case of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the value is not...

Jeel and Mambu partners to power Saudi Arabia’s fintech sandbox and...

MEA Finance - October 27, 2025 0

Jeel, the innovation and technology subsidiary of Riyad Bank, has partnered with Mambu, the global cloud-native core banking platform, to enhance the unified ecosystem...

DIB and HCLTech forge strategic AI Innovation partnership

October 22, 2025

Finshape partners with DIB to redefine digital Islamic banking

October 20, 2025

Don’t let the cookies bite: Kaspersky warns of the looming threat...

September 4, 2025

Tuum expands Islamic Banking Suite with New Cloud-Native Modules

May 20, 2025

Finesse Cyberhub automates Suryoday Bank’s cybersecurity infrastructure with Securaa’s AI –...

May 19, 2025

Partners in Advancement

May 17, 2025

JAGGAER expands reach in Kuwait and the Middle East through collaboration...

May 6, 2025

Tally Solutions transforms banking for SMEs with the launch of TallyPrime...

April 25, 2025

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Moneyhash and Mastercard collaborate to expand access to merchant focused solutions, enhancing payment performance

December 20, 2025

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Banking & Finance

Citi Foundation selects International Rescue Committee in Jordan for the 2025...

MEA Finance - December 20, 2025 0

The Citi Foundation recently announced the 50 community organizations around the world that will each receive $500,000 in grant support as part of its...

Al Ansari Exchange partners with MOHRE to enhance salary disbursement efficiency...

MEA Finance - December 17, 2025 0

Al Ansari Exchange, a subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services and the UAE’s largest outward personal remittances and foreign exchange company, has successfully integrated...

DIFC Courts to permit next-generation digital custodian and blockchain intelligence capabilities...

December 16, 2025

ADNOC Distribution adopts AE Coin payments across its retail network, supporting...

December 12, 2025

e& UAE to consider enabling stablecoin payments through AE coin

December 11, 2025

HSBC and Presight sign strategic MoU to advance AI innovation in...

December 11, 2025

Al Masraf and Commerzbank sign Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cross-border...

December 10, 2025

Ministry of Finance signs 3rd agreement under the ‘Retail Sukuk’ Initiative...

December 7, 2025

Mastercard Gateway attained SAMA certificate for the new e-commerce payments interface

December 1, 2025

Standard Chartered: “UAE ranked the world’s most advanced market for digital...

November 25, 2025

Islamic Finance

Emirates REIT refinances existing Islamic financing facility with Ajman Bank

MEA Finance - November 25, 2025 0

Equitativa Limited, manager of Emirates REIT, announced that it has successfully refinanced Emirates REIT’s existing AED 184 million Islamic Financing Facility with Ajman Bank...

ruya Community Islamic Bank partners with Lulu Exchange to empower SMEs...

November 10, 2025

National Bonds app relaunch drives 67% surge in regular savers, ushering...

July 1, 2025

Standard Chartered: “Global Islamic Finance Assets to surpass USD 7.5 trillion...

May 19, 2025

DIFC completes on-time repayment of USD 700mn sukuk

November 11, 2024

Opinion Pieces

As millionaires flock to the Middle East, Wealth Management must evolve

MEA Finance - December 11, 2025 0

The Middle East is at the epicentre of an extraordinary surge of wealth. The UAE is on track to welcome 9,800 new millionaires this...

The Middle East’s Next Credit Challenge: Systems That Can Keep Up...

December 7, 2025

Innovation in trade finance: Building resilience and opportunity in a shifting...

December 4, 2025

From Personalisation to Protection: Why Does Privacy Matter More Now Than...

November 3, 2025

Securing Open Finance in 2025: Essential Insights for Financial Institutions

June 27, 2025

Wealth Management

UAE Families among top global adopters of AI and Digital Assets

MEA Finance - October 27, 2025 0

Standard Chartered Global Private Bank released its research findings on ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families, revealing 71% of UAE families believe they should strategically invest in...

Emirates NBD launches strategic initiative to empower next generation of Private...

November 13, 2024

Santander Private Banking expands global presence with first regional headquarters in...

September 23, 2024

Wealth Transfer: Planning for a Smooth Transition

September 20, 2024

NBK-Egypt reports EGP 1.28 billion in net profit in Q1 2024

Kuwait’s NBK sells alternative investments business to Janus Henderson

May 6, 2024

Editor's Pick

Mastercard Consumer Shopper Snapshot 2025 reveals growing shift towards intentional holiday...

MEA Finance - December 19, 2025 0

Mastercard's Consumer Shopper Snapshot 2025 shows that value for money tops UAE holiday shoppers’ wish lists, the majority make purchases through multiple channels, and...