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Mashreq launches ‘NEO On Arrival’ for instant digital banking for visitors in the UAE

MEA Finance - July 15, 20260

Mashreq, a financial institution in the MENA region, has announced the launch of the NEO On Arrival account, a fully digital bank account that enables international travellers, tourists, and...

Technology

Standard Chartered selects Broadcom to deliver secure, always-on banking services at global scale

MEA Finance - July 16, 20260

Broadcom Inc. and Standard Chartered announced a long-term strategic commitment to accelerate the bank’s global infrastructure modernization by establishing a secure, resilient private cloud...

Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) launches “UP by CBD,” a new mobile bank redefining banking for micro and small businesses

MEA Finance - July 15, 20260

CBD announced the launch of UP by CBD, a mobile bank designed to help micro and small businesses set up their bank account and manage their finances. UP by CBD...

Banking & Finance

DIB posts strong H1 2026 results with gross revenue up 10% YoY to AED 12.4 billion and asset quality continuing to advance

MEA Finance - July 15, 20260

Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has delivered a resilient performance for the first half of 2026, reporting gross revenue of AED 12.4 billion, up 10...

BIL Suisse renews strategic partnership with Avaloq to accelerate digital transformation

MEA Finance - July 14, 2026 0

BIL Suisse is a boutique private bank with more than 40 years of history in Switzerland, offering tailor-made wealth management, advisory, investment and lending...

VaultsPay and SalisPay Technology Services introduce advanced payments platform in the...

MEA Finance - June 19, 2026 0

VaultsPay, a CBUAE-licensed Retail Payment Services Provider, announced its strategic partnership with SalisPay Technology Services, a payments infrastructure and technology enabler in the MENA...

Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index: AI adoption in financial services outpaces governance...

June 16, 2026

Help AG Report Highlights New Cybersecurity Priorities in the GCC

June 10, 2026

Visa launches “Agentic Ready” program in CEMEA to accelerate agent-led commerce

May 20, 2026

NEC XON and Avaloq advance wealth management technology in Africa

May 15, 2026

ADCB unveils AI-powered mobile banking application for customers

May 12, 2026

Payments Modernisation in the Middle East: From Growth Agenda to Resilience...

May 2, 2026

SunTec strengthens e-invoicing readiness with Mashreq ahead of UAE mandate

April 21, 2026

Business leaders analyzing financial performance dashboards and digital analytics in a conference room, with data charts and graphs overlaying the scene to highlight fintech innovation, digital transformation, and strategic planning.

Study: Only 11% of banks have cracked the code on trustworthy...

April 8, 2026

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Modon and ADIB introduce Abu Dhabi’s first off-plan home financing solutions

July 9, 2026

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Banking & Finance

Gulf International Bank B.S.C. Establishes US$ 3 Billion Certificate of Deposit...

MEA Finance - July 14, 2026 0

Gulf International Bank B.S.C., a pan-GCC banking institution, announced the establishment of its US$ 3 billion Certificate of Deposit Programme, further strengthening the Bank’s...

ADIB and Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism sign agreement to...

MEA Finance - July 13, 2026 0

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), an Islamic financial institution, and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) have launched a DET Connect Account...

Sharjah Islamic Bank reports net profit of AED 804 million, up...

July 13, 2026

Commercial Bank of Dubai prices USD 550 million Additional Tier 1...

July 10, 2026

Standard Chartered: “UAE business activity to accelerate in Q3 2026”

July 7, 2026

Mashreq redefines business protection for SMEs with instant, embedded insurance solutions...

July 2, 2026

WATCH: The MEA Finance Banking Technology Awards 2026 – celebrating the...

July 1, 2026

WATCH: Progress. Innovation. Impact: The Future of Banking Unfolds at the...

June 30, 2026

Mashreq collaborates with Mastercard to expand Quick Remit cross-border payment corridors

June 30, 2026

Network International enters a strategic partnership with Majid Al Futtaim for...

June 29, 2026

Islamic Finance

Ministry of Finance unveils UAE’s first sovereign retail T- Sukuk investment...

MEA Finance - June 17, 2026 0

Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini: The Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme reflects the Ministry of Finance’s commitment, in collaboration with the Central Bank of the...

Standard Chartered successfully supports Pakistan’s inaugural Panda bond issuance

May 18, 2026

Islamic treasury sukuk auction for April 2026 attracts bids worth AED...

April 23, 2026

National Bonds launches an AI-powered ChatGPT guide in a first for...

February 12, 2026

Emirates REIT refinances existing Islamic financing facility with Ajman Bank

November 25, 2025

Opinion Pieces

UAE E-Invoicing: Why it must move from a tax task to...

MEA Finance - June 16, 2026 0

Six years ago, I watched India’s enterprises scramble to meet e-invoicing mandates they didn’t see coming. Then came Saudi Arabia. ZATCA didn’t just mandate...

The illusion of efficiency: Why automation has failed to eliminate friction...

June 1, 2026

From digital banking to AI-native banking: why execution will define the...

May 7, 2026

The Illusion of efficiency: Why automation hasn’t fixed the friction in...

May 4, 2026

Islamic Banking as blueprint for regional financial resilience

April 29, 2026

Wealth Management

Standard Chartered H2 2026 global market outlook: Navigating shifting sands

MEA Finance - June 26, 2026 0

Standard Chartered Wealth Solutions Chief Investment Office (CIO) has released its Global Market Outlook for the second half of 2026, outlining its investment strategy...

QNB Group CEO: private banking launch at QNB Egypt redefines regional...

February 9, 2026

UAE Families among top global adopters of AI and Digital Assets

October 27, 2025

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

Editor's Pick

Standard Chartered partners with BlackRock to launch Asia Pacific multi-asset...

MEA Finance - July 9, 2026 0

Standard Chartered announced the launch of its latest sub-fund under its Variable Capital Company (VCC) platform, with BlackRock acting as the sub-manager. The Signature Select...

du Pay and GCash bring instant wallet-to-wallet remittances and exclusive rewards...

July 9, 2026

Backbase acquires Kasisto, leading the industry shift to Agentic Banking

July 7, 2026

Ajman Bank and Arab Financial Services (AFS) collaborate to advance merchant...

July 7, 2026

VEON and Mastercard join forces to accelerate accessibility of financial services

July 3, 2026

Investments

Elevate Financial Services unveils “Ana Emirati” portfolio, a tribute to the...

MEA Finance - April 22, 2026 0

Elevate Financial Services, a UAE-based independent financial services firm regulated by the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA), announced the launch of the ‘Ana Emirati...