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As US interest rates keep rising, so does holiday spending

A new Consolidated Credit survey shows that more men will shop in-store and the Hispanic community is prepared to shop responsibly. Inflation can’t stop it, and neither can credit card interest rates that are averaging 28%. Holiday shopping keeps...

Insurance companies embrace tech-driven injury prevention 

 We hear from Toni-Louise Gianatti, Head of PR and Content at Soter Analytics, on how the insurance game is changing through injury prevention technology.  The days of being reactive are in the past. Waiting for an incident to occur before...

How are FinTech startups disrupting traditional banking and financial services?  

FinTech startups are revolutionising the financial landscape by leveraging technology to challenge traditional banking and financial service providers. Through innovation in areas such as digital payments, lending, wealth management and Blockchain...

Web3 Gaming Takes Center Stage in the UAE at Future Blockchain Summit

In recent years, the landscape of gaming has undergone a profound transformation, ushering in a new era marked by unprecedented innovation and decentralization. At the forefront of this revolution is the rise of Web3 gaming, a groundbreaking paradigm that...

Pioneering Saudi Arabia’s licensed Blockchain revolution 

Beyond Imagination Technologies (BIT) announced its strategic expansion into the Middle East region with the partnership with software company Aba’ad Alkhayal in Saudi Arabia.   The Middle East has emerged as a significant hub for...

Commercial Bank of Dubai deploys Freshworks to enhance customer service digitisation 

Freshworks, a cloud-based customer service software company and the Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), a prominent banking institution in the UAE, have elevated its customer service operations through the implementation of Freshdesk. By utilising...

Qashio and Carasti join forces to transform leasing and corporate expenses in the UAE 

Qashio, a Dubai-based Fintech company offering a Corporate Card and Expense Management Solution, has announced its strategic partnership with Carasti, a leading car subscription service in Dubai. This collaboration aims to redefine the leasing landscape and...

Astra Tech and Ant Group to launch first-of-its-kind Alipay+ cross-border digital payments solution in the UAE  

Astra Tech, the leading consumer technology holding group in the MENA region, announced a partnership with Ant Group, one of the world’s largest digital payment platforms. This collaboration will witness the integration of Alipay+’s global...

Cybersecurity Expands Rapidly in Middle East, forging Partnerships with ConnectWise

Dubai, August 10th, 2023 – Cyber Security Speed, a leading global provider of advanced cybersecurity solutions, announces its strategic expansion in the Middle East region and the establishment of pivotal partnerships with key players in the Gulf....

International Demand Surges: GITEX GLOBAL, Expand North Star Expands to Dubai’s Two Mega Venues

World’s largest tech and start-up event spearheads global tech takeover at Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Harbour  Blockbuster duo to accelerate the epic race for AI dominance in the year to imagine AI in everything Dubai, UAE: The surge in...

noqodi expands collaboration with Network International to broaden its digital payments offering

A leading fintech company, noqodi, has broadened its collaboration with Network International (Network), a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, enabling the company to expand digital payments acceptance for a...

Mukuru becomes the first remittance company in Africa to re-introduce Naira payouts directly into Nigerian bank accounts

Mukuru, one of Africa’s leading fintech providers, introduces pioneering Naira bank top-ups to streamline remittances in Nigeria. Simplifying USD-to-Naira conversions, this innovation addresses customer pain points and caters to Nigeria’s vast...