United Arab Emirates

Dubai Crypto Chief Stepping Down Amid Regulatory Push
Dubai Crypto Chief Stepping Down Amid Regulatory Push
November 16, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The head of Dubai’s cryptocurrency authority is reportedly resigning after 11 months on the job. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Standard Chartered and SBI Create $100 Million Crypto Investment Firm
Standard Chartered and SBI Create $100 Million Crypto Investment Firm
November 09, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Standard Chartered Ventures and SBI Holdings are forming a $100 million company to back cryptocurrency startups. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Riyadh-Based Buy Now, Pay Later Platform Tabby Raises $200 Million
Riyadh-Based Buy Now, Pay Later Platform Tabby Raises $200 Million
November 01, 2023  |  BNPL

Tabby, a buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform based in Riyadh, has raised $200 million in its Series D funding round, achieving a valuation of...

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UAE Central Bank Launches Instant Payment Platform Aani
UAE Central Bank Launches Instant Payment Platform Aani
October 17, 2023  |  Faster Payments

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has introduced Aani, an instant payments platform.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Thailand Ranked First Globally in Real-Time Payments Transactions per Capita
Thailand Ranked First Globally in Real-Time Payments Transactions per Capita
September 01, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

The value proposition of real-time payments is undeniable: payments initiated, cleared and completed in just seconds — at any time. In other words, payees get...

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The Most Satisfied Shoppers Are Found in the UAE — How Other Countries Can Catch Up
The Most Satisfied Shoppers Are Found in the UAE — How Other Countries Can Catch...
July 31, 2023  |  eCommerce

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Mashreq Deploys Electronic Facial Recognition to Allow Online Bank Account Onboarding
Mashreq Deploys Electronic Facial Recognition to Allow Online Bank Account Onboarding
July 05, 2023  |  Biometrics

Mashreq has launched electronic facial recognition (EFR) technology to facilitate the onboarding of large corporate clients. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Coinbase Looks to UAE as Global Crypto Hub
Coinbase Looks to UAE as Global Crypto Hub
May 08, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Facing regulatory pressure in the USA, Coinbase is reportedly setting its sights on the UAE. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Mbank and Dgpays Partner on Digital Wallet in UAE
Mbank and Dgpays Partner on Digital Wallet in UAE
April 24, 2023  |  Mobile Wallets

Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank) and Dgpays Group have partnered to offer a digital wallet in the United Arab Emirates. Get the Full Story Complete...

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