FAB, IHC and ADQ Announce Plans to Launch UAE Dirham-Backed Stablecoin
First Abu Dhabi Bank, International Holding Company, and ADQ have announced plans to launch a stablecoin backed by the UAE Dirham, fully regulated by the...…
UST FinX and Thought Machine Partner to Democratize Core Banking Tech
UST FinX has partnered with Thought Machine to offer an integration-ready core banking platform designed to help financial institutions escape legacy system...…
Bank Dhofar Completes Acquisition of Bank of Baroda's Oman Operations
BankDhofar has completed the acquisition of Bank of Baroda's Oman operations, with the transfer of all assets and liabilities effective from 1 April 2025.…
Best Digital Innovation 2025: Emirates NBD
Emirates NBD pioneers retail crypto trading in the UAE - earning our Best Digital Innovation Award.…
HSBC UK Unveils Major Redesign of Mobile Banking App for 7 Million Customers
HSBC UK has completed the biggest overhaul of its mobile banking app since 2012, migrating all seven million personal banking customers to a redesigned...…
Checkout.com gears up to launch card issuing in the UAE
Checkout.com has announced plans to launch domestic card issuing capabilities in the UAE by 2026, pending regulatory approval, which would make it the first...…
ADCB Launches Meedaf to Transform Financial Services Operations Across the GCC
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank has unveiled Meedaf, an ADGM-licensed financial services venture designed to help banks across the GCC modernise their cash...…
Best Digital Innovation 2025: Boubyan Bank
Boubyan Bank launches iGTB digital transaction banking for corporate clients - earning our Best Digital Innovation Award.…
Visa and Emirates NBD Pay Partner to Integrate Cybersource for Digital Payments
Emirates NBD Pay has partnered with Visa to integrate the Cybersource payment platform, enhancing digital payment security and AI-driven fraud prevention...…
CBB Releases Updated Fit and Proper Requirements Module for Financial Institutions
The Central Bank of Bahrain has published a revised Fit and Proper Requirements Module, setting stricter standards for the appointment and ongoing...…
AI Governance at Scale: From Policy to Control Systems
How banks are scaling AI governance from isolated policies to enterprise-wide control systems - and why most frameworks designed on paper need radical adaptation.…
Al Etihad Payments and Mastercard collaborate to launch “Jaywan - Mastercard” cards
Al Etihad Payments and Mastercard have partnered to launch co-badged debit and prepaid cards under the UAE's domestic card scheme Jaywan, combining local...…