United Arab Emirates

YAP CEO Says Collaboration, Not Competition, Creates More Wins for MENA Neobanks

YAP CEO Says Collaboration, Not Competition, Creates More Wins for MENA Neobanks
YAP CEO Says Collaboration, Not Competition, Creates More Wins for MENA Neobanks
September 14, 2022  |  Banking

Unconstrained by legacy systems, decades-long financial commitments and the obligations of a full banking license, digital banking apps are shaking things up and introducing a...

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Wio Digital Bank Launches in UAE With Initial Focus on SMBs
Wio Digital Bank Launches in UAE With Initial Focus on SMBs
September 13, 2022  |  Banking

Wio, a government-backed digital bank, has launched in the United Arab Emirates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Online Excursion Curator DayAway Debuts in UAE
Online Excursion Curator DayAway Debuts in UAE
August 22, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

Online experience-booking platform DayAway has now begun operating in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a press release said. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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AI Firm G42 Launches $10B Technology Fund
AI Firm G42 Launches $10B Technology Fund
August 18, 2022  |  Startups

G42, an artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing firm based in the United Arab Emirates, has launched a $10 billion fund to invest in late-stage...

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MENA Weekly: Crypto, eCommerce Reaffirm UAE’s Position as Cornerstone of Regional Economy
MENA Weekly: Crypto, eCommerce Reaffirm UAE’s Position as Cornerstone of Regional Economy
July 22, 2022  |  Cross-border Payments

In news from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the United Arab Emirates is a cornerstone of the regional economy, attracting international investment and...

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DIFC Selects Tarabut Gateway for MENA’s First Open Finance Lab Partner 
DIFC Selects Tarabut Gateway for MENA’s First Open Finance Lab Partner 
June 28, 2022  |  Banking

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has chosen the open banking platform Tarabut Gateway as the preferred technical platform partner for its new Open Finance...

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UAE’s ADQ Launches $100M Tech Fund in Jordan
UAE’s ADQ Launches $100M Tech Fund in Jordan
June 09, 2022  |  Investments

The United Arab Emirates’ ADQ has launched a $100 million technology-focused venture capital fund with the Jordanian Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE), according...

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Neobank Weekly: Revolut Launches New Initiative; Monzo Issues Scam Warning
Neobank Weekly: Revolut Launches New Initiative; Monzo Issues Scam Warning
February 25, 2022  |  Banking

Revolut Launches New Initiative This Week Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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