Technology
Tuum expands Islamic Banking Suite with New Cloud-Native Modules
Tuum, the next-generation core banking provider, is set to unveil its comprehensive Islamic Banking suite at Seamless Middle East, reinforcing its commitment to empowering...
Finesse Cyberhub automates Suryoday Bank’s cybersecurity infrastructure with Securaa’s AI –...
Finesse has successfully implemented Securaa, an advanced security orchestration, automation, and integration (SOAR) platform, for Suryoday Bank, a prominent financial institution in India. This...
Banking & Finance
Mastercard and First Abu Dhabi Bank hit major milestone – five...
In a big step forward for the cards market, Mastercard and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) have launched five new credit cards in just...
Zand and Mastercard announce a strategic collaboration to enhance Cross-Border Payment...
Zand, an AI-powered Fintech and financial services group in the United Arab Emirates, has announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Mastercard to collaborate...
Islamic Finance
National Bonds app relaunch drives 67% surge in regular savers, ushering...
In a bold step toward redefining how the UAE saves and invests, National Bonds, the UAE’s leading Sharia compliant savings and investment company, has...
Opinion Pieces
Securing Open Finance in 2025: Essential Insights for Financial Institutions
In 2025, interconnected ecosystems of banks, FinTechs, payment providers, and third-party providers have become standard in the industry, fundamentally reshaping the global financial services...
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
MENA M&A activity witnessed 425 deals valued at US$58.7b in H1...
According to the latest EY MENA M&A Insights report, the MENA region recorded 425 M&A deals in the first half of 2025, marking a...
Investments
ASB Capital launches ASB Global Sukuk Fund
ASB Capital, an asset and wealth management firm with AUM of USD 4.7 billion, has announced the launch of the ASB Global Sukuk Fund...
Interviews
Banking Reimagined: Bank Dhofar’s Strategic Transformation Story
Oman’s banking sector is undergoing a pivotal transformation, in step with Oman Vision 2040, which emphasises economic diversification, digital innovation and financial inclusion as...
Appointments
NBF appoints new Chief Human Resources Officer
The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) announces the appointment of Mohamed Al Ameeri as its new Chief Human Resources Officer, a move that underscores...