FeaturedTechnologyEtisalat Digital launches new blockchain platform to prevent trade finance lossWebAdminApril 21, 2021April 22, 2021 by WebAdminApril 21, 2021April 22, 2021 UTC states that the losses via duplicated invoices can be between Dh500 mn to Dh1 bn... Read more
BankingFeaturedADIB partners with IBM to fast track digital transformationPritam BordoloiApril 12, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 12, 2021 The partnership will help improve digital infrastructure, modernise operations and automate processes... Read more
FeaturedFinanceCBUAE issues new Consumer Protection RegulationPritam BordoloiFebruary 1, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 1, 2021 The new regulations are aimed to ensure the fair treatment and protection of consumers... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyDubai Economy and Emirates NBD to launch KYC blockchain platformPritam BordoloiJuly 29, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 29, 2020 The platform will facilitate secure digital customer onboarding and also instant bank account functionality... Read more
BankingFeaturedAbu Dhabi Commercial Bank to let go 400 employeesPritam BordoloiJuly 28, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 28, 2020 The bank decides to cut costs amid lower oil prices and the Covid-19 crisis... Read more
BankingFeaturedFAB stalls talks to acquire Bank Audi Egypt over uncertainityInternational Finance Business DeskMay 22, 2020May 22, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 22, 2020May 22, 2020 Mergers and acquisitions in the Middle East are expected to grow after the negative effects of the pandemic settles... Read more
BankingFeaturedRakBank, BankAsia drive cross-border payments using Ripple’s blockchainInternational Finance Business DeskMay 14, 2020May 14, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMay 14, 2020May 14, 2020 Bangladeshi expatriate community is expected to benefit from the partnership with instant and secure payments... Read more
BankingFeaturedUAE banks provide 98% of services digitally amid coronavirus outbreakInternational Finance Business DeskMarch 26, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskMarch 26, 2020 A study also revealed that digital banking users significantly increased to 90%... Read more
BankingFeaturedCoronavirus: Saudi Arabia plans $13.3 bn stimulus for private sectorInternational FinanceMarch 16, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceMarch 16, 2020March 18, 2020 UAE announces its own $27.2 bn stimulus and Egypt allocates $6.4 bn... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyNational Bank of Fujairah and Ripple to facilitate cross border paymentsPritam BordoloiMarch 3, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 3, 2020 The UAE-based bank will use RippleNet to facilitate remittance payments to India through Indus Ind Bank... Read more