Dubai to launch blockchain platform for instant bank account facility
In order to do so, Dubai has set up a blockchain consortium consisting of six UAE banks...
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Egypt’s National Bank joins Ripple’s blockchain for faster remittances
The National Bank of Egypt signed an agreement to use Ripple’s global blockchain platform called RippleNet...
DEWA sets world record in saving water and electricity
DEWA recorded 1.86 minutes in electricity customer minutes lost (CML) in Dubai...
Mubadala mulls buying Jadwa’s healthcare assets in UAE
Mubadala is reportedly working on a deal with Rothschild...
Saudi Aramco buys shares in blockchain oil trading company Vakt
Aramco buys $5 mn in new shares which will be used to upgrade Vakt’s platform and also plan for expansion in SE Asia...
Standard Chartered invests in Singapore blockchain platform Contour
Contour aims at digitalising the letter of credit process...
Dubai blockchain market to reach Dh437 mn in 5 years
The growth rate of Dubai’s blockchain market in 2018 was higher than the global average of 19%...
Singapore to digitalise trade, to collaborate with multiple MNCs
The Singaporean government is teaming up with MasterCard, StanChart, DBS Bank and others...
UOB’s private equity unit co-leads S$42.2 mn funding of Thai fintech
UOB was among the top three investors in the funding round for Lightnet...
Mastercard, SABB partner to enhance international payments
SABB customers can send money to more than 100 countries through Mastercard Send for Cross-Border...