Technology
Fortis partners with Paymob to bring SmartPOS to merchants’ payment terminals
Fortis Digital Solutions, a UAE-based technology ecosystem that integrates POS, payments, and business management tools, and Paymob, one of the financial services enablers in...
Mambu launches Intelligent Core, connecting AI to core banking
Mambu, the founder of composable banking, trusted by financial institutions worldwide, announced the launch of Intelligent Core, its strategic vision and technology architecture for...
Banking & Finance
Saudi Arabia’s PayTabs Group acquires Amazon Payments MENA for $100 million+
Saudi Arabia's PayTabs Group and Amazon Payment Services have agreed to a transaction that would transfer Amazon's Middle East and North Africa payments operations...
FAB completes live tokenized deposit milestone with Citi through Swift Ledger
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE's global bank, has successfully completed live USD transactions at scale as part of Swift’s Ledger Minimum Viable...
Islamic Finance
Standard Chartered: “UAE well positioned to connect Islamic capital with high...
The UAE is well positioned to support the next phase of Islamic Finance as the industry evolves into a stronger connector of capital, trade...
Opinion Pieces
How tokenisation could reshape asset management
As blockchain infrastructure matures, benefits such as faster settlement, greater collateral mobility and lower operational friction could eventually see tokenised fund structures challenge traditional...
Wealth Management
Standard Chartered H2 2026 global market outlook: Navigating shifting sands
Standard Chartered Wealth Solutions Chief Investment Office (CIO) has released its Global Market Outlook for the second half of 2026, outlining its investment strategy...
Editor's Pick
HSBC Kuwait partners with Tap Payments to simplify payment acceptance and...
HSBC Kuwait has announced the launch of a new merchant acquiring proposition for its corporate clients, delivered through a strategic partnership with Tap Payments,...
Investments
Investcorp invests in Berger Financial Group
Investcorp, a global alternative investment firm, announced that it has invested in Berger Financial Group, Inc. (“Berger”), a full-service wealth management platform providing comprehensive...
Interviews
Programmable Progress
How does our region stand as a global hub for regulated digital assets?
The region has established itself as one of the world’s leading centres...
Appointments
EFG International appoints Ranjit Khanna as CEO of its Dubai Advisory...
EFG International AG is announcing the appointment of Ranjit Khanna as Chief Executive Officer of its Dubai Advisory Office, effective 26 August 2026.
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